DRIVING IMPRESSION: Pacam from the Netherlands sells yard loaders that use a Chinese-made chassis, whereas the hydraulic components are sourced from Western manufacturers. We put the 2525 to work to find out if this is a happy marriage of hardware.
Just €26,000 for a farm loader with 25hp? But what do you get? From a technical point of view, there seems to be hardly any major differences to the
well-known brands, at least at first glance: the Pacam 2525 boasts a 25hp Perkins engine, whereas the hydraulic components come from Bosch-Rexroth and Linde.
Engine at the limit
Fire up the engine, and the lack of adequate sound insulation is quickly noticeable. The front and rear axles have separate hydraulic motors. The little engine has its work cut out pushing the cold oil around the system, so, if you want a bit more of an instant start and go, then Pacam will direct you to the next model in its line-up, the 3025, which has a Kubota engine working through a transfer box and driveshafts between the two axles. It, too, has 25hp, and, like the 2525, doesn’t require any additional exhaust treatment. But back to our model with a deadweight of 2,100kg. Climbing up onto the platform is fine, although there isn’t much legroom. The forward view of the boom is very good, while visibility to the rear is obstructed by the high
backrest and headrest. The steering column can be adjusted for a better position. There are switches and buttons around the dash and side consoles, but it can take a bit of getting used to before you readily find the switch you are looking for. For maintenance, the cab can be tilted over on to its side with a hydraulic hand pump to unveil the various components tucked down below deck.
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