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I'm going to take some digital pics of it (My Kato 1250 VII Exceed) and post it out here on this thread for interested buyers...... parts or in whole. The Mitsu motor is actually like new, ovhl'd recently, as well as a good hyd pump. I'm just not smart enough to get the hyd pump to unload smoothly. It's something simple to a fix by a very good Kato mechanic, but I've found nobody local that can do it. I even offered to fly a good mechanic in to get her going but have been unsuccessful. It really would be a jewel to someone who understood the mechanical intricacies of the unit; I just can't find one here.
Jason M.
Jason M.
rockmuncher
Active Member
First question; is that a long track machine? It looks like it is but I can't quite count the bottom rollers.
What exactly is wrong with the hydraulics?
explain in detail.
Thanks,
Shane
What exactly is wrong with the hydraulics?
explain in detail.
Thanks,
Shane
rockmuncher
Active Member
Are you saying that the track motor has sh!t itself?
By rights that machine should have Hy- dash final drives. I am sure that the company above would have some of the available.
regards,
Shane
Whenever the hydraulic controls are engaged, the motor begins lugging down hard to the point of stalling. The engine is also running hot because of the hydraulic load. The engine is like new condition. The pump has been resealed..... for whatever that's worth.
I had a Customer Support Rep from Komatsu (only because he's a personal friend) drive here to put his eye on it, and he couldn't really offer anything except that the hydraulic pump was "not unloading" He also did not have a factory service manual for diagnostics.
I had a Customer Support Rep from Komatsu (only because he's a personal friend) drive here to put his eye on it, and he couldn't really offer anything except that the hydraulic pump was "not unloading" He also did not have a factory service manual for diagnostics.
Shane, It does have a hy-dash gm30F. try finding one of those anymore (new or used) no parts available anywhere. the only thing wrong with mine is that the cylinder block cracked. all other internal parts are ok or reparable. but you cant make it work with a broke cylinder block.
Jason,
Which final drive does your 1250 have? Hy-dash made a bunch of them. From the looks of the age of your machine it may be the GM series. ie. GM30 Gm35 Gm36 etc. the one i need parts from is the GM30F the GM36F would fit my machine but i would need to replace the whole thing because the parts aren't interchangeable. You can find the number on the drive motor cover there is a plate and some of these actually have the model # cast into the cover plate.
Also if you will let me know what pumps it has on it, i may be able to help you with getting it fixed. Shop is in Conroe Texas. It should have a set of Kawasaki hydraulic pumps in tandem (one left and one right). Let me know the model number of those as well. Either way I'd consider looking at it either to fix or buy.
bigrus
Senior Member
Maybe a chance
Hi, Kato excavators sold fairly well down here in the past. Try "UKW spares" in Australia or Expressway.com.au
Good luck
Hi, Kato excavators sold fairly well down here in the past. Try "UKW spares" in Australia or Expressway.com.au
Good luck
rockmuncher
Active Member
I will have a bit of a yarn to my old man and see if he still know anyone that can help you with that. The pumps on that machine will kawasaki pumps.
Do all of the electronic engine controls, track speed controls, pump control systems still work?
BTW, how many hours does it have on it?
That machine is a long track machine. It is the very first KATO 1250 VII that I have ever seen with a long undercarriage.
As I said, try the bloke I posted above and the one that bigrus posted.
It is very possible that my dad has one in his collection but I am not so sure that he would be willing to do an overseas transaction.
Is the machine a 1220 SE or a 1220 SEII?
You could try tillys.com.au
Never know your luck
Thanks Bigrus, They did have the complete final drives but not one parted out. A little expensive for the whole thing.
Hey Jason M
If you're wanting to sell that 1250 you should let me know where I can come look at it. Or you might try Todd Resser at www.hrparts.com. they are the only people i know of left in the U.S. that buy used Katos. Don't get your hopes up on price though.
rockmuncher
Active Member
Yeah, I am thinking that if you are wanting just parts out of a final drive your going to have a very hard time finding someone willing to do that.
Not so sure where to look for that. If you call excavator world he is probably your best bet but even then I am not so sure. He usually doesn't reply to emails, easiest to call.
Shane
Maybe you should come look at the machine. I'll sell it outright for $10,000, as is, loaded under its own power onto your lowboy. If you think that your shop can fix it.... that would be a bargain for you. I don't have use for it anymore.
The operators who ran it used to favor it for it's smoothness, power, light control feel, and stability; I guess because of its long Undercarriage. But in my business, parts availability and service are paramount. Come take a look; might be exactly what you need.
Jason M.
My cell is 318 359 4827.