Very impressive. Been interested in that machine for some time. Be nice to see a follow up video of how you like it, with pro's with con's. Thanks for sharing it. Jay
In a tough spot. The nearest LS dealer is 120+ miles away. I like what I'm seeing on the 2025. Just concerned it would be a hump for warranty issues. Have you had any problems that required hands-on dealer action?
I've been running the heck out of this machine for 22 months and haven't experienced a single issue with it. It fires up with the first turn of the key and works all day without complaining. My only regret is that I waited until I retired before I finally bought one.
I just got the same tractor yesterday. It is a good machine, strong and smooth operation, I LOOKED AT EVERYTHING, Kubota, Deere, Mahindra, Yanmar......This machine had all the features and none of the crap..Cruise,Diff Lock, HST, 4wd, great loader and backhoe specs, LOW rpm engine, backhoe has its own seat(HUGE PLUS) I got the tractor with backhoe and loader for 20K even. Singed paperwork yesterday at 5, had it at the house by 7. Great machine, you cant go wrong.
Mike Brangi - how's your machine working out for you? I looked at a boomer 24 and they want $27 for it. But if I could get a ls for $7000 cheaper I could buy the extended warranty for it. Ls use new holland power tran anyways.
Hey Kim, Yea, that is insulting to see the boomer is 27, they ARE the same machines, my dealer was down in Korea on the assembly line and all they do is put on different plastics and stickers on the machine to differentiate between 'BRANDS".. luckily there is a dealer close by Setaro Motors in Waterbury CT where I bought the machine, As for the tractor, I have 120 hours on it, the backhoe digs 6 ft. there are a couple design issues..with the backhoe, the locking hardware that keeps the backhoe from swaying left and right digs in to the hydraulic lines so you need to address that, also the loader bucket should be a bit wider but it is what it is, youll want to load the tires with beet juice, which i have not done yet.. what else? the front axel youll need to keep an eye on the fluid level especially if your doing aggressive driving up/down grades the cap on one side has a little weep hole for temperature increases but that also will piss out axel fluid.. Changing filters is a bit of a task and youll want to do it quick because hydro fluid pours out..I would use synthetic oil after the first oil change..thats what i did, I use synthetic in all my engines (Mobil 1) be sure to use the turbo diesel formula.. but I couldnt be happier with the machine, I love it, Im on 3.5 acres, recently did the site work for a foundation for a detached garage, saved about 6 grand doing the site work myself, so the backhoe has almost paid for itself.. but I LOVE the machine, no REGEN cycle because its under 25 hp, but the machine is a beast, love the skid steer style quick-tach loader.I love it.
Also Kim, My biggest draw to the machine was the fact the machine did not share the same seat for backhoe, and the BIGGEST thing why I KNOW this machine is the best value and the most capable new tractor is that the backhoe is not a 3 point hitch style, it has its won frame which slides into the subframe of the machine, also differential lock comes standard as well as a mid and rear pto...I really got lucky finding this machine and a great dealer Setaro Motors in Waterbury Ct (and no I am not affiliated with the in any way, just a happy customer)
Hi Joe. Yes, I've maxed out the FEL, BH, & three point ground engaging implements on occasion. but in most cases I was really pushing the limits of the machine. But when kept in the working band of its design, its a real workhorse and I've never been disappointed. So, matching the machine to the intended application will do you well.
ZEROOOOOOOOOOOOOOO00 how much would you say you picked up in the bucket I've got some land and I'm looking to clear a bunch of trees I'm just wondering if I'll be able to move some of the logs that I would like to take over to my sawmill. Do you think it will pick up an honest 800 pounds in the bucket?
I just cleared about 50 trees off a lot. I pushed over everything up to about 6 inches in diameter and easily lifted the 40'oak trees in the bucket. I routinely lift 12' logs up to 16 inches in diameter. they easily weigh over half a ton. I also dig out those giant 2 ton stumps with the BH & drag them off and loads them into a trailer by pushing them with the bucket. Hope that helps.
Very impressive. Been interested in that machine for some time. Be nice to see a follow up video of how you like it, with pro's with con's. Thanks for sharing it. Jay
In a tough spot. The nearest LS dealer is 120+ miles away. I like what I'm seeing on the 2025. Just concerned it would be a hump for warranty issues. Have you had any problems that required hands-on dealer action?
I've been running the heck out of this machine for 22 months and haven't experienced a single issue with it. It fires up with the first turn of the key and works all day without complaining. My only regret is that I waited until I retired before I finally bought one.
OK, Who makes the Blue LS Tiller please?
Did the quick attach skid steer plate on the loader come with the unit, or did you add it? Thanks.
Carolina Ag & Equipment Group, LLC comes with it
Thanks. I bought a J2023H a couple months ago and am really impressed with its capability vs. small size.
The quick attach came with the tractor.
I recently heard about the LS Tractor, so far I loike what I see, hear and read about. How do you like the LS Tractor?
I just got the same tractor yesterday. It is a good machine, strong and smooth operation, I LOOKED AT EVERYTHING, Kubota, Deere, Mahindra, Yanmar......This machine had all the features and none of the crap..Cruise,Diff Lock, HST, 4wd, great loader and backhoe specs, LOW rpm engine, backhoe has its own seat(HUGE PLUS) I got the tractor with backhoe and loader for 20K even. Singed paperwork yesterday at 5, had it at the house by 7. Great machine, you cant go wrong.
Mike Brangi - how's your machine working out for you? I looked at a boomer 24 and they want $27 for it. But if I could get a ls for $7000 cheaper I could buy the extended warranty for it. Ls use new holland power tran anyways.
Hey Kim, Yea, that is insulting to see the boomer is 27, they ARE the same machines, my dealer was down in Korea on the assembly line and all they do is put on different plastics and stickers on the machine to differentiate between 'BRANDS".. luckily there is a dealer close by Setaro Motors in Waterbury CT where I bought the machine, As for the tractor, I have 120 hours on it, the backhoe digs 6 ft. there are a couple design issues..with the backhoe, the locking hardware that keeps the backhoe from swaying left and right digs in to the hydraulic lines so you need to address that, also the loader bucket should be a bit wider but it is what it is, youll want to load the tires with beet juice, which i have not done yet.. what else? the front axel youll need to keep an eye on the fluid level especially if your doing aggressive driving up/down grades the cap on one side has a little weep hole for temperature increases but that also will piss out axel fluid.. Changing filters is a bit of a task and youll want to do it quick because hydro fluid pours out..I would use synthetic oil after the first oil change..thats what i did, I use synthetic in all my engines (Mobil 1) be sure to use the turbo diesel formula.. but I couldnt be happier with the machine, I love it, Im on 3.5 acres, recently did the site work for a foundation for a detached garage, saved about 6 grand doing the site work myself, so the backhoe has almost paid for itself.. but I LOVE the machine, no REGEN cycle because its under 25 hp, but the machine is a beast, love the skid steer style quick-tach loader.I love it.
Also Kim, My biggest draw to the machine was the fact the machine did not share the same seat for backhoe, and the BIGGEST thing why I KNOW this machine is the best value and the most capable new tractor is that the backhoe is not a 3 point hitch style, it has its won frame which slides into the subframe of the machine, also differential lock comes standard as well as a mid and rear pto...I really got lucky finding this machine and a great dealer Setaro Motors in Waterbury Ct (and no I am not affiliated with the in any way, just a happy customer)
Ok, I'll find a dealer near me to go check them out. Thanks
Have you ever picked something up it wouldn't move? Looking to get one just wonder how well and how heavy they can truly pick up..
Hi Joe. Yes, I've maxed out the FEL, BH, & three point ground engaging implements on occasion. but in most cases I was really pushing the limits of the machine. But when kept in the working band of its design, its a real workhorse and I've never been disappointed. So, matching the machine to the intended application will do you well.
ZEROOOOOOOOOOOOOOO00 how much would you say you picked up in the bucket I've got some land and I'm looking to clear a bunch of trees I'm just wondering if I'll be able to move some of the logs that I would like to take over to my sawmill. Do you think it will pick up an honest 800 pounds in the bucket?
I just cleared about 50 trees off a lot. I pushed over everything up to about 6 inches in diameter and easily lifted the 40'oak trees in the bucket. I routinely lift 12' logs up to 16 inches in diameter. they easily weigh over half a ton. I also dig out those giant 2 ton stumps with the BH & drag them off and loads them into a trailer by pushing them with the bucket. Hope that helps.
ZEROOOOOOOOOOOOOOO00 yes it does can you make a vid of it lifting a log. Thanks Joe