Bought one LS2030H subcompact

[Kenn1320]

Well bought this last week, but finally got a chance to get it out and take a couple pics. It has the 3cyl Mitsubishi engine(27hp), 4x4 with 2 range HST. The hst is going to take some getting used to, cause when you let off the pedal, its stopping right now. Have to learn to feather it I guess. I removed the mower deck today, its all of 450lbs like they claim. Im ready for some snow now.
I also bought a 5ft disc and a 4ft box blade. Just need to pick up a drag and a cultipacker and my tools will be complete. :thumbsup:

 

[stevecant]

Good luck with your tractor, I have had mine for a little over a year now with no issues it`s a good little work horse

 

[vwnotrunning]

Good looking machine you have there. Really enjoyed my LS so far. Let us know how it does in with snow.

 

[Gary Fowler]

Congratulation, looks like you are set for grounds keeping.

 

[Soundguy]

lookin good!

 

[woodsman74881]

congrats! I think you will enjoy it.

 

[GManBart]

Nice rig! Did you buy yours from Aeschliman's? That's where I bought my LS.

 

[Kenn1320]

Thanks guys, so far(2.4hrs) I have no complaints. The first thing I carried in the bucket, had me thinking, now I know why guys have hooks welded to the bucket. Thats on my "to do list" for spring. I rushed to buy this, cause I was tired of hand shoveling 100yds of gravel driveway. Wouldnt you know it, no accumilation since I bought it.

 

[Soundguy]

most of us hold out to get a needed tool almost to the point we don't have an immediate need for the tool...

 

[Gary Fowler]

most of us hold out to get a needed tool almost to the point we don't have an immediate need for the tool...

Very true. I puttered around here for 2 or 3 years doing things with the FEL that needed to be done with a back hoe before finally getting one. I put 120 hours on the TLB in 6 months after I finally broke down and bought one. Of course my brother in law gets free back hoe work and many of those hours was done on his property.

 

[Gary Fowler]

The first thing I carried in the bucket, had me thinking, now I know why guys have hooks welded to the bucket. Thats on my "to do list" for spring. :

There are plenty of threads here on bucket hooks and the cautions needed when welding them on and using them. Be sure to read up on those threads about installation and use of hooks if you are not already familiar with tractors, FELs and bucket hooks. If you have ANY questions, pose the question here first and we can help you make an informed decision on placement, installation and use.

 

[Kenn1320]

There are plenty of threads here on bucket hooks and the cautions needed when welding them on and using them. Be sure to read up on those threads about installation and use of hooks if you are not already familiar with tractors, FELs and bucket hooks. If you have ANY questions, pose the question here first and we can help you make an informed decision on placement, installation and use.

Good advice Gary, I should look into this before I go welding some on. Since I have welded on cars(roll bars/frame ties/etc) I know better then to leave the bucket attached to the tractor when I weld it. However there are likely useful places for a hook, versus just putting them randomly.

Got to plow the driveway today, bummer we only had about 4" of fluff that even a hand shovel would have worked easy. The tractor did well, but since I didnt get to grade my driveway prior to the freeze, the hump down the center makes the plowing a real challenge. Also noticed not much stops this thing, not even the grass.