Here's the kind of dummy that I am... I bought a really nice used 45 for $1300 and turned around and sold it for $1700 plus delivery charge (to help pay for the cab which I use a lot more than the loader). The part that makes me a dummy is that I will most likely never find a nice 45 for $1300 again. Sorry, just having a moment:banghead3.
I think that $2600 is a good price but maybe not a steal. There was a dealer around here that had a brand new/old stock loader for $2800. With the bracket weights and valve, you should come out alright at $2600. Just my $.02