make the call on a LS R3039

[pigs]

Tomorrow, (monday) I will call the local dealer to order my LS R3039. I have read many good things about them, I have called the LS company 5 times randomly through out the day and someone always picked up on the by the 3rd ring.

Need to know if the price is right for the below tractor:
LS R3039
with FEL, Box blade, filled tires (slime) canopy and free delivery
cost $19,500 OTD price (thats tax,everything out the door price)

I will use this tractor mostly for moving dirt and maintaining a 1/4 mile gravel/dirt road and clearing brush on our acreage.
Is this a good deal?

 

[droptop]

LS Tractor USA was established in January of 2009, Despite answering the phone on the 3rd ring, I question if LS is going to be in the US market for the long run. I believe that there isn't anything wrong with the tractor, but since they are new in the market, they have a relatively small investment in the US market. Because they have become the compact tractor supplier to NH, it could be very easy to turn all North American sales over to NH and quietly exit the NA market.

History points to Yanmar in the '80's. They had their own dealers until they began selling green Yanmars as John Deere's. They were out of the NA market until they came back selling their tractors with CubCadet and now by themselves, nearly a 25 year absence.

A more recent example was the Montana tractors some of which were built by LS, they also folded leaving owners without an functioning dealer network.

Personally, I'd look at the money you are saving against the money that you will loose at trade in if LS exits the market. I'd look at the more established brands that have larger dealer networks. If you really like the tractor, look at the LS tractors that have the NH decals on them. You know that they will be around for service in 20 years.

Let someone else be the Guinea pig, if they are around in 10 or 15 years, that shows commitment, for now, if it wasn't one of the big brands, I'd look at Kioti (Bobcat), or Mahindra. Both have been around long enough to show staying power.

 

[pigs]

Thanks for making things more complicated! :laughing::laughing: Yes I thought of that as well. something really to consider but looking at the specs and the mitsubishi s4l2 parts should be available even if they bow out of the NA market.

But I should consider what happens to the 5 year warranty?
Thank you for the advice on looking at NH.. I kind of blew them off.

 

[ozley]

You should find the truth on what going on with LS.

 

[pigs]

Guess its a pretty good deal on the price?

 

[pigs]

You should find the truth on what going on with LS.

Ozley
were you not worried when you bought your LS?

 

[droptop]

Its hard to give an opinion on the cost when you included tax in the price, don't know is it 2% or 10%?

If you aren't sure, do more research and look at all of the different tractors at area dealers.

 

[pigs]

State + City tax is 9.6 so that would make the tractor price : $17628

 

[ozley]

Ozley
were you not worried when you bought your LS?

No I wasn't worried it close to a year now. Check out the brands that are around and their dealers too. I would try to stay close to home with a good dealer.
Edit try posting in the LS Forum for a price.

 

[pigs]

Yep. thats what I am doing. The only major kubota dealer here is bringham who are very very exspensive.They too sell the NH line
The dealer I am working with for the past 4 months service is awsome. They also sell Mahindra tractors. I will call and ask him the situation if LS goes out and try to find a comparable Mahindra but thats most likely lots of extra $$$
thanks,
-B

 

[ozley]

If LS goes out?

 

[vwnotrunning]

I bought the I3040H - previous version of the R3039. Dealer went under and another even closer picked up the line. Had an issue with the loader valve. 2nd dealer took care of it. I have no concerns with LS. Ofcourse I seldom trade things till they are worn completely out!! So resell or trade-in value does not come into play with me.

 

[pigs]

If LS goes out?

Just refering to a "what if" statement. :laughing: As if LS went out of the North American market.

 

[ozley]

Well did you order the LS today.

 

[pigs]

Well did you order the LS today.

Matter of fact... I did! Wish the dealer was closer he is about 2.5 hours away.
Right now I am more into... did I really need it? mood! I am sure that feeling will quickly disapear after the first project is done!
Dealer wanted to deliver it on Wed. but I am going to wait till Friday because I need to build an overhang so I can park it out of the sun.
Thank you for all your help, all of you!

 

[pigs]

Got off the phone with a John Deere dealer.
22k for a similar tractor with out some of the options that come with the LS.
I informed him of my purhcase price on the LS. His response:
"yeah... you get what you pay for.. with those... "

I guess he is right

Because I get:
Dual remotes
a 5 yr warranty (2 year bumper to bumper)
Premium spring adjustable seat.
Front End loader
Box Blade
Foam filled tires
Canopy
Rear Work light
about 1.5 more hp
about 2 more hp @ pto
CUP HOLDER!
Industrial size tires
Quick attatch bucket
and made in the USA
I could go on.. and on...

I really do hope the LS stays around. I think the market is there for quality at a very affordable price. IF anything else John deere,Kubota, Mahindra owners should welcome more comptetition so the Big 3 will be forced to lower their prices.

Now as far as re-sell value goes.. JD, Kubota etc will probably always win since they have been around for so long.
I looked at used and was suprised to see an L3800? kubota with 1500 hours @ 14k.

 

[20 20]

RESALE does not allways = QUILITY. Some folks are just plain stuck on name brand. As far as I can see LS is a strong machine with a quility engine. I've owned the "oh so horrible" chinese jinma it was a work horse and ran great, had 900+ hard hrs on it when I let it go. Point being I've seen just as many issue's with "name brand" as others. Chances are the "name brand" is using some of the same parts as ______ ........ooooops did I let the cat out of the bag, sorry.

 

[droptop]

As long as YOU are happy with your purchase, thats what matters. It looks like your tractor is very similar to the NH 35, if LS does decide to exit NA.

One problem with an open air tractor is that it doesn't have that new smell!:licking:

 

[pigs]

One problem with an open air tractor is that it doesn't have that new smell!:licking:

I got that covered: arm and hammer new car smell deordorant!
$1.99 @ walmart


Still studying about LS etc... didn't sign the papers yet. Do that on delivery.
Just watched their video on their facebook page.. OMG cheassssy LOL

 

[GreenWannabe]

...and made in the USA...

Actually, the LS tractors are made in South Korea by LS Mtron, a unit of LS Cable. Things like tires, wheels, and batteries are added in the US which is called final assmebly by some manufacturers. I think the only compacts actually made in the US are most of the John Deere and the Kubota BX, but parts for them are actually sourced worldwide as well.