GENERAL LS QUESTIONS THREAD .... Ask and Answer

[GManBart]

The website says the engine on my 4047 is "Mitsubishi origin"....not sure if that means Mitsu built it, or it was built under license, but I've been told parts interchange.

 

[mangus580]

I am pretty sure the R-series were Mitsubishi built, while the G series are 'based on' the Mitsubishi design, and licensed for build.

 

[TSO]

Direct from the LS rep:

The R4047 engine is “LS built under Mitsubishi license” as you mentioned below.

The XR4046 uses a complete Shibaura engine. Our R & D in head office made a decision to meet the best performance and Tier 4 engine regulations on the new XR-Series.

I hope it helps.

Regards,

*

Huey Kim

 

[classacthollow]

I'm getting ready to go buy my new tractor this week and was wondering if anyone knows what the overall length of the LS 4047 with the backhoe is? I have a 16' trailer but wonder if I should also get a longer trailer.

 

[mangus580]

I'm getting ready to go buy my new tractor this week and was wondering if anyone knows what the overall length of the LS 4047 with the backhoe is? I have a 16' trailer but wonder if I should also get a longer trailer.

The real answer depends on how your trailer is setup, and/or if you are willing to let part hang off the front/back a little.

Here is what I can tell you though.... I have a 14' deck on my trailer. I have to put the bucket of my R3039 over the front on the tongue (it has a long tongue) in order to get the tractor properly balalnced. I do NOT have a backhoe! I would share a pic, but it appears I dont have one with the tractor loaded up....

Long story short, I am willing to bet you will want a longer trailer.

 

[classacthollow]

Thanks, I'm thinking that also. I am going to have them deliver it so I guess I can figure it out when it arrives.

 

[Piston]

I'd like to know which (cab) models over 50pto hp come with an available hydro power shuttle transmission? I'm referring to a "utility" sized machine and not a CUT.

I'm not terribly familiar with LS but I owe it to myself to check them out, it seems like this will be a very useful and informative thread.

 

[TSO]

I'd like to know which (cab) models over 50pto hp come with an available hydro power shuttle transmission? I'm referring to a "utility" sized machine and not a CUT.

I'm not terribly familiar with LS but I owe it to myself to check them out, it seems like this will be a very useful and informative thread.

Looks like the new model XU5065 CPS - is a cab w/power shuttle. 65hp/53.4pto. Looks like a nice tractor. If the XU series came with Hydrostat, I'd have a hard time keeping my R4047

LS Tractor USA

 

[Guesseral]

It also looks like the P7040S is a cab power shuttle but that is up over 90 engine HP not sure how big you want to go.

 

[Deerherd]

I have the P7030 CPS in power shuttle which is an 88 hp cab model and would buy it again. With 40 forward and 20 reverse speeds and a 540/750/1000 pto you can always find the right combo for the job. The power shuttle is the way to go, it just takes a little getting used to not using the clutch.