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buppy69
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Yes, it does. I believe most if not all Hino's have aluminum bell housings. My N239 even has a fiberglass body.
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roxynoodle
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That's a nice looking tractor! I don't know much about Hinomotos... how does it compare to the model you sold?
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buppy69
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The 2604 is basically a newer model. They both have the same engine and transmission. The 2604 has power steering as standard equipment. It has retangular headlights instead of round ones and there is more sheet metal around the driver's platform. It also has a timed relay to heat the glow plugs according to how cold it is.
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js5020
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Bump I see in the original post you spoke of putting a loader on, I was wondering if you have any experience with a loader on one of these Hinos? I was thinking about putting one on mine but have been hesitant, like 22 years hesitant, because of that bellhousing. Thoughts?
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buppy69
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There is no problem with a loader as long as you don't abuse it. My neighbor has a MF1035 (same as my E2604) he's had for almost 20 years with a loader on it. The problem with loaders is that people try to use them for a backhoe. When it doesn't work they back up, get a running start and jab whatever they're trying to dig. A front loader is not for digging. My E264 has a loader and I've used it for 7 years with no problems. Just make sure the mounting bolts are long enough to reach to the bottom of the mounting holes.
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js5020
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I have gotten the studs for the bell from Agco. Now I have seen the loader frames in 2 basic styles, 1 that attaches on the front and middle, and 2 attaches front, middle, and rear, in your opinion would style 2 be better or necessary? I'm not abusive to the equipment and just want to scoop or move material from place to place, I have a box blade to loosen things up if I need to dig, and with the exception of mowing always "work" the machine in mid range. The dealer had always discouraged me from putting a generic loader on and the oem one was real expensive, at this stage of the game the generic would be the only option unless I found one on ebay, but they go way to high and are usually beat,,,,,,,hummmm just thinking as I'm typing if those machines are so beat and abused yet still in one piece must take some effort to break that bell. I think I answered my self there. What about steering, do you think it would be necessary to have power steering and if so are you aware of how that is accomplished?
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buppy69
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Style #2 is definitely better. The dealer was trying to sell you a high priced loader. In most cases the OEM loaders are made by aftermarket companies anyway. Woods, Bush Hog and Koyker make mounting kits for your tractor. As for power steering you have 2 options. There are Ford kits on ebay all the time for $350. I used a Yanmar kit on my E264. Either way you'll have to make minor modifications to the steering system.
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