GENERAL LS QUESTIONS THREAD .... Ask and Answer

[TSO]

Thought we could use a singular thread to ask & answer technical questions. We'll treat it like a Wikipedia format... anyone with an answer please chime in!

Anyone have the answers to these?

1. Who makes the HST that goes in the R4047 (or other models for that matter) ?
3. What's the Torque numbers (and at what RPM) for the Mitsubishi diesels in the R4047 (and others) ? [a question of TQ vs HP was brought up in another thread and I was curious what the TQ actually is on these]
5. What other main components on these tractors are of LS origin, and which ones are farmed out ? [wondering how much LS parts actually go into these] I already know they use Amerequip for the loaders, etc...

Thanks in advance

 

[TSO]

Received a response from Mr Kim at LS:

Our manufacturing base for LS Tractor is located in South Korea. LS Tractor has a full production line in the manufacturing facility and most of parts are building in the LS plant including HST and engine.

So at least that answers the question regarding the transmission. I wrote back and asked for more specifics regarding other parts. I'll update when I have something.

 

[Bob77064]

The LS dealer told me that the engine in R4047 is a copy of a Mitsubishi made by LS.

 

[TSO]

The LS dealer told me that the engine in R4047 is a copy of a Mitsubishi made by LS.

It was explained to me that it is a Mitsubishi licensed engine built by LS Mitron. Maybe every dealer has a different answer. Lol

 

[Bob77064]

It was explained to me that it is a Mitsubishi licensed engine built by LS Mitron. Maybe every dealer has a different answer. Lol

That sounds about right.

 

[Guesseral]

It was explained to me that it is a Mitsubishi licensed engine built by LS Mitron. Maybe every dealer has a different answer. Lol

This is what I was told also, that LS was buying Mitsubishi engines shipped in but then they bought the rights to build them in house (rights or license the same). I wonder how they are treating the new Shibaura engine if they build it or just buy in pre-manufactured.

 

[classacthollow]

Why are the LS tractors so good looking?

 

[TomSeller]

Why are the LS tractors so good looking?

Old Ford tractors looked good in Blue. Could it be the color?

 

[ozley]

This is what I was told also, that LS was buying Mitsubishi engines shipped in but then they bought the rights to build them in house (rights or license the same). I wonder how they are treating the new Shibaura engine if they build it or just buy in pre-manufactured.

When looking on the LS web site the 5020 & 5030 would say Mitsubishi engine on some of the smaller models the engine was listed as Mitsubishi origin.

 

[NICKB304]

I was told the hst was an Eaton unit when I was looking at them. probably a Eaton licensed design like they due with the mitsu engine?