LS J2030 questions

[thekidb]

I really like this unit. Drove one over the weekend and really put it through a good workout. It was a unit in for its first service and had a 4' bush hog on the back. I went over it from top to bottom and have some questions for those in the know:

1. How does the electrically actuated PTO work on lighter implements? I've read about violent starts on some of the first Boomer 25's. The bush hog seemed to start smoothly, but it had a lot of inertia.

2. Has anyone had any durability issues with the PTO? I would like to know how this thing actually works. Is it hydo or clutch/gear driven? Does it have a built in over-run feature that lets the implement spool down on its own when disengaged?

3. I don't like the exposed hydro filter and cooling fan. Anybody fabricated a guard for this area?

4. Likewise on the exposed front driveshaft. Any issues with sticks/grass here? A simple driveshaft tunnel would be nice.

5. The steering is mounted low in the front and looks like it might be the first thing that hits that hidden stump or rock. This probably concerns me as much as anything since I spend a lot of time in the woods and overgrown pastures.

Any other pros/cons that anyone would like to share would be appreciated.

 

[dirt2]

Mine is supposed to be in at the dealer this week. Hoping tomorrow. I ordered it with FEL, MMM, and a 4ft. rotary cutter (LS 233 flex hitch/King Kutter). I also just bought a King Kutter 5ft rear blade. I plan on putting some serious time on it when it gets here. I'll give you some feedback if your still wondering in a week or two.

 

[Kenn1320]

I have one, have had it since fall of last year. Its a nice tractor, but sometimes lacks power. I find myself putting it in low range going up some hills in my yard. Granted Im not revving it to the moon, I put it about 2000rpms while Im mowing. I have the industrial tires and it aeriates my grass extremely well when I turn tight around tree's. It feels tippy on side hills. Im used to larger tractors with standard transmissions. The loader is awesome, I used it for lots of things. Doesnt carry a lot, but like my friend said, it beats a wheel barrow and a shovel. I have a box blade, back blade, mower deck, and a 4x6 drag for it. It does cut grass awesome. I have yet to take the loader off, since I dont have a cement driveway. I tried to take it off one time, but the ground wasnt perfectly flat. I could get one pin out fairly easily, but the other one wouldnt budge. I just leave it on now. The bucket doesnt "float" like the rear 3pnt, so its not as useful to move snow as I had hoped.