Looks like LS is rolling out their own Tier-4 Engines....

JBob · May 15, 2015

TSO said:
Which model are you considering?

XR4046H

Cmharley · May 15, 2015

Same here... I've been looking for a tractor for a while now but have been waiting for this new model to come out. I was at the show in Louisville but didn't see it on the floor but when I can home I found the other thread that had pictures of it. I was considering the XR3032 or XR3037 before I heard about this one with the new engine. Now we just have to wait and see what pricing is going to be.

TSO · May 15, 2015

JBob said:
XR4046H

Personally, I would wait to see if they increase HP options. I'm able to "get by" with my 47 HP, but I wish I had closer to 60. But that may not apply to you, in which case, the Shibaura 46 HP is a good engine

JBob · May 15, 2015

TSO said:
Personally, I would wait to see if they increase HP options. I'm able to "get by" with my 47 HP, but I wish I had closer to 60. But that may not apply to you, in which case, the Shibaura 46 HP is a good engine

I'm coming from a 33 HP tractor and I to always "got by". Always wanting more pulling power and stronger lift. I'm going to talk to my dealer and see what he says.

mx1alex · May 15, 2015

TSO said:
Personally, I would wait to see if they increase HP options. I'm able to "get by" with my 47 HP, but I wish I had closer to 60. But that may not apply to you, in which case, the Shibaura 46 HP is a good engine

But it's also a motor they will have only used for one year so serivice and parts comes into the equation. And a 4 hr regen cycle seems excessive to me.

TSO · May 15, 2015

mx1alex said:
But it's also a motor they will have only used for one year so serivice and parts comes into the equation. And a 4 hr regen cycle seems excessive to me.

True... But the engine was also used with the New Holland & Case twins, so that provides an additional avenue for parts and service. plus, Shibaura makes a lot of engines and other manufacturers are using them as well, so parts should remain available. Hopefully.

The biggest downside to the LS tractors is still the low loader lift height. That's the main reason I left LS, and instead got the tractor that lifts the highest in the segment. It had come in handy. LS needs to address that.

cford36 · May 15, 2015

JBob said:
After reading all this I'm still not sure whether to buy now or wait. What does everyone else think?

I'm in the same situation. Was planning on a XR3037HC but now I'm not sure if I should wait and look again at the 3135. Actually the new engine has less HP. At the show the rep said it would have more. New one definetly more fuel efficient considering it's common rail and is supposed to Regen less often. Waiting to see the price difference.

CGK · May 15, 2015

I was talking to my local dealer about the 3135 and he told me it would be about $2000 more than the XR3037HC that he quoted me at $24500.00

fixitman123 · May 15, 2015

I have the XR4040 and if it wasn't for the dash lights I don't think I would even know it was doing the regen cycle. No big deal in my opinion. Shibaura engines have been in the marketplace for quite a while and have proven reliable. For $2000 I would go with the Shibaura engine with no worries.

JBob · May 15, 2015

fixitman123 said:
I have the XR4040 and if it wasn't for the dash lights I don't think I would even know it was doing the regen cycle. No big deal in my opinion. Shibaura engines have been in the marketplace for quite a while and have proven reliable. For $2000 I would go with the Shibaura engine with no worries.

How long do you normally run your tractor? Most of my work will be an hour or less.