Does anyone know if a LA452s loader bracket would fit on the L245 chasis? There’s one for sale and the brackets look pretty similar….
LA452s loader on L245DT?
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rbargeron
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I was able to check out an l345 and the chasis is quite a bit different and the mounting points are in different locations….
rbargeron
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Did the L345 you saw have a Kubota 1720 loader installed? That loader was an American product "adapted" for installation by dealers on the L305. L345 and L355ss. Its bolting locations and frames are large - most effective when the matching backhoe was installed too.
The LA450 loader has less framework than the 1720, and would seem well-suited to a smaller machine like the L245. The attachment brackets would be quite different than used with the 1720. But I have no experience with the L245 - or where its loader attachment points are if it has them.....
The LA450 loader has less framework than the 1720, and would seem well-suited to a smaller machine like the L245. The attachment brackets would be quite different than used with the 1720. But I have no experience with the L245 - or where its loader attachment points are if it has them.....
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Didn’t notice the link in your initial response- nice work! Looks great! The width on the vertical plates on the crossover bracket is correct- so I’m hopeful!
rbargeron
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I zoomed up your pic and noticed the two little bolt spacers - my cross member didn't have spacers but by adding some the side bolts lined right up. Once a manufacturer's bell housing width is set it remains the same for years. The WSM for L185 thru L355 models shows the major chassis components are common to all.
I hadn't noticed the LA452 loader in the pic has burned paint, but it looks like several of the cylinder hoses survived - so their piston and rod wiper seals may still be ok? Best luck sorting it out.
When you get into plumbing the valve, post a pic of the under-seat area of your L245 - I still have one of those aluminum port blocks for replacing Block Cover 7 in the drawing below - I could lend it to you for making a duplicate. Its how to add a hydraulic circuit to these tractors. Take care, Dick B
Hydraulic block (replaces part 7 in diagram) for adding a valve.
I hadn't noticed the LA452 loader in the pic has burned paint, but it looks like several of the cylinder hoses survived - so their piston and rod wiper seals may still be ok? Best luck sorting it out.
When you get into plumbing the valve, post a pic of the under-seat area of your L245 - I still have one of those aluminum port blocks for replacing Block Cover 7 in the drawing below - I could lend it to you for making a duplicate. Its how to add a hydraulic circuit to these tractors. Take care, Dick B
Hydraulic block (replaces part 7 in diagram) for adding a valve.
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