Getting closer. Need some help please?

[windcatcher]

Hopefully, house closing will be June 16th. With the house being sold, it'll be new tractor time.:cool2:

I'm looking at the G3033H with FEL and ag tires, backhoe, 5 ft rotary cutter, 5 ft rotary tiller, 2 pairs of dual rear hydraulic ports, and Pat's easy hitch system.

First question: Does anyone know about the quality of the LS rotary tiller and rotary cutter? I've seen them up close, and they do look beefy. Appears to be the same build quality as the LS tractors. I know I can get a Howse rotary cutter for less, but the quality doesn't seem to be there either. Same for J-bar rotary cutter.

My dealer is only about 6.8 miles from me, so I'm thinking of going all LS for warranty service work, pickup, etc. He's already told me he charges nothing for pickup/delivery for warranty work. I've checked with people I know locally, and they say this dealer is straight up and honest. He's a farmer from way back and still has cattle, chickens, etc in addition to selling the LS tractors.

Next question: Has anyone had the Pat's easy hitch system on a G3033H or similar tractor? If so, how does it work out for you?

I'm on pins and needles. I'm planning on selling my Farmall Cub after the big deals go through. No need for two tractors when I'm short on space anyway.

Thanks in advance for the advice! I'm a rookie on this round. :confused3:

 

[jeff9366]

My LS dealer is only about 6.8 miles from me, so I'm thinking of going all LS for warranty service work, pickup, etc. He's already told me he charges nothing for pickup/delivery for warranty work. I've checked with people I know locally, and they say this dealer is straight up and honest. He's a farmer from way back.

My Kubota dealer is six miles away. It is a two-person business. Always helpful. The mechanic, who has a mildly cynical view of the world, is excellent. I like having implement selection, tractor selection, advice and service near. TSC is ten miles away and that is nice too.

 

[GManBart]

The "LS" implements aren't actually made by LS. They're made by one of a couple of implement manufacturers here in the U.S. who paint them LS blue and the dealer puts LS stickers on them. My dealer also sells Kioti, and gets some in orange, and some in blue...same implements with different paint and stickers.

I have the Pat's system on my R4047H, and it makes a huge difference. The only downside is that it makes the lift arms 4" longer, so you may need a longer top link. On my next tractor I may get the kind that weld on...cut off the ball end, weld on the Pat's and the lift arms are the same length, and no hardware to mess with.

I lose track of who's looking at what machine, but have you considered the G3038 over the G3033? The FEL on the 3038 has 20% more lift capacity...a pretty big jump.

 

[windcatcher]

Hey GBartman. Yes, I've taken a look at the G3038 too. However, according to the implements I already have (Leinbach disc, one bottom plow, etc) I'm already over the HP recommended for the implements with the G3033H. Plus, I'm on a budget and have to have a cut off point somewhere.

I started out looking at the J2023H, but those tractors are lower to the ground, and only come with R4 industrial tires. I need the Ag tires for plowing my corn field.

Thanks for the info on the LS implements. Sounds similar to the FEL that they have mounted on the tractor. So, the bottom line is are the implements good and stout as they appear to be?

I really appreciate the comment about the Pat's quick hitch. I plan on ordering mine from the local Agri-Supply.

Jeff9366, we do have a TSC about 15 miles from me. Unfortunately they don't seem to keep their inventory up very well. Decent prices when you can find something in the store though.

 

[Guesseral]

If I remember right I think the LS implements are made by King Kutter I am not sure but I kind of remember someone on here saying that. I would also go to the TSC and compare pricing their Country Line is now made by Tarter and that is also a very good company. Just my opinion.

 

[GManBart]

Thanks for the info on the LS implements. Sounds similar to the FEL that they have mounted on the tractor. So, the bottom line is are the implements good and stout as they appear to be?

LS makes their own FEL, so it's quite different from implements. Each dealer can source implements from one of a couple of companies that make implements, so if I look at a tiller at the local dealer, and you look at one at your dealer, they might be made by different companies.

My dealer uses Taylor Way for implements. I'm sure they're solid, but a few of the welds were disappointing on the few items I've looked at.

 

[boomer632]

LS attachments are made by Taylor Pittsburgh then labeled with LS paint and badges

 

[oldpilgrim]

I'm looking at the G3033H with FEL and ag tires, backhoe, 5 ft rotary cutter, 5 ft rotary tiller, 2 pairs of dual rear hydraulic ports, and Pat's easy hitch system.

what are you finding for a price? I'm looking at a variety of brands and the closest LS dealer is about 100 miles away. Just wondering how they stack up against Mahindra, Kioti, Kubota.

Thanks

 

[GManBart]

what are you finding for a price? I'm looking at a variety of brands and the closest LS dealer is about 100 miles away. Just wondering how they stack up against Mahindra, Kioti, Kubota.

Thanls

Around here you'd be looking at about $16,500 for an HST model....this one is geared, which is about $700 less:

LS 3033 Tractor Loader compact

 

[oldpilgrim]

Around here you'd be looking at about $16,500 for an HST model....this one is geared, which is about $700 less:

LS 3033 Tractor Loader compact

It sounds like I might take a ride to check one out.

thanks, any idea on what a BH would add to it?

 

[jaydee325]

LS attachments are made by Taylor Pittsburgh then labeled with LS paint and badges

This is true of my 6' box blade and 6' rotary cutter. So far, I have no complaints. I'll condition this statement with the fact that these implements are the first I've owned.:2cents:

 

[Rc4510]

What size back and mount system for backhoe did you get

 

[Rc4510]

What size backhoe I mean

 

[RKJeepXJ]

LS makes their own FEL, so it's quite different from implements. Each dealer can source implements from one of a couple of companies that make implements, so if I look at a tiller at the local dealer, and you look at one at your dealer, they might be made by different companies. My dealer uses Taylor Way for implements. I'm sure they're solid, but a few of the welds were disappointing on the few items I've looked at.

I recall reading somewhere that Ameriquip made LS loaders in the US. Could be mixing that up with another brand though.

 

[mangus580]

Windcatcher - you should check the pricing... I am pretty sure that by the time you add 2 rear remotes to a G3033, you can just buy a R3039 instead.....

 

[GManBart]

I recall reading somewhere that Ameriquip made LS loaders in the US. Could be mixing that up with another brand though.

I thought that was the company making them for the Boomer and Farmall B versions, but I could be mistaken as well.

 

[GManBart]

It sounds like I might take a ride to check one out.

thanks, any idea on what a BH would add to it?

I haven't priced that model, but going off memory from what other folks have posted, I'd expect $6-7k.

 

[Rngr275]

LS attachments are made by Taylor Pittsburgh then labeled with LS paint and badges

I argee with this statement. The numbers on the quote for the tiller and brush hog I am getting are the same as the Taylor Pittsburgh labled implements.

 

[windcatcher]

Ok. Here's some figures I have:

My dealer who is about 6.8 miles from me - will deliver all for no charge - that means a lot to me as I own a Toyota Matrix, and there is no way this stuff will fit in or on that car.

Tractor w FEL $16,100
Backhoe $5,300
5 ft Tiller $1,323.90
5 ft rotary cutter $1078.02
Tax: $1606.63
Total: $25408.55 (add $400.00 for 1 additional pair of rear hydro ports, so it is $25908.55) One set of rear hydro ports comes with the backhoe.

G 3033 with Ag tires and skid steer loader 15,288 add 1099 for Hydrostatic drive
Backhoe with sub frame and 16 inch bucket installed 6488
5 foot LMC cutter built out of channel instead of angle ( stronger) 719
66 inch foot King Kutter tiller 1259
We give 50 miles FREE Delivery but I will deliver to you for 99.00 It would normally run 233
24853 * 1.0675 = 26530.58 + 233 = 26763.58 This is the Salemburg, NC dealer.




Agri supply 5 ft Tiller = $1869.95 + tax
Agri Supply 5 ft rotary cutter = 925.95 + tax These two = $2795.9 + tax = $ 2984.62

Tractor Supply 5 ft Tiller = 1,599 + tax
Tractor Supply 5 ft rotary cutter = 849.00 + tax These two = 2488.00 + tax = 2613.24


LS 5 ft tiller = $1,323.90
LS 5 ft rotary cutter = $1078.02 These two = $2401.92 + tax = $2564.05 (winner)

Magnus580 - I did check on the R3039. Higher price and it's too much horse power for the implements I already own. The G3033H is pushing the limit on HP. My plow is rated at 25 max HP, and my disc harrow is rated at 30 HP max.

Backhoe will have a 16" bucket on it. Model LB1102. Has the under frame mount. Was told LS wouldn't warranty the tractor with a 3 Pt hitch style backhoe. With the pricing I'm seeing, why mess with something like that. Use their model and if it breaks, I'm under warranty.

Delivery of the equipment and pickup/delivery for repairs is a big deal for me. I don't have a truck or anything I can use/borrow to get it back to the dealer. I'd rather pay a bit more up front for those services and have the piece of mind than to have to worry about down time.

 

[oldpilgrim]

Are those the final prices or what he's pulling off a paper?

Have you started dickering yet?

Those are getting REAL close to a Mahindra/Kubota.