What did you do on or to your LS Tractor today?

[LS Tractor Owner]

Nice set up! Which pin /wire did you tap into on the trailer plug? I think I want to do the same with mine.

 

[Diggin It]

I'm not sure we have the same connector. There seem to be two different ones and I don't know which models/years got which. See page 4-19 in the 125 manual for illustrations of the two types and the pin-outs. I have the large round 7 pin connector with the cover, shown as the ASAE version.

I got the connector at AMZ which I really hate to buy from any more, but it was the best price at the time.

"Curt Manufacturing CURT 58180 7-Way Round Connector Socket"

I modified it a bit this morning because the large cable protection spring was getting in the way of the lift arms since I leave them in place full time now and folded up with the BH on.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Thanks, I also have the 7 way plug. DUH...didn't even think about the manual...

 

[papachaz]

Looks nice! You apparently had more work mixing the crete than carrying it!

I have a mixer, put in some water, turn it on, pour in a few bag and let it do the work. I've learned if you straddle a corner with it, you can pour it right into the form, tilt it the other way to mix the next batch, and while it's mixing, spread what's there.

 

[papachaz]

I didn't get any pictures of that big log either and I'm kind of kicking myself now. I was more concerned with getting it moved safely I guess. It was a real bear getting on the trailer too so I could take it to a nearby mill to get sliced and diced. Had the same issue sort of with some bucking over the rougher terrain, but never felt like I would lose it.


There is a thread on another brand where the OP got zinged by the manufacturer over a brake issue. Pedal wouldn't come all the way up and the dealer didn't think it was a big issue. Wore the wet brakes out and cost a bunch. No one knows why the pedal wouldn't come up or if it was the cause or not. But the discussion turned to brake indicators which may or may not have told him if the brakes were applied. The brake lights on our dashes are only for the parking brake, not normal brake use. I changed that on mine this morning. Added a $1.00 LED and a grommet I already had into a hole already in the dash. Just had to remove the existing blank plug. No idea what the hole was originally intended for. Ran wire to the trailer connector near the rear PTO shaft to get the brake light power;

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Now I have a brake indicator that's on whenever the brake pedal is depressed (whether the operator is or not).

Also added a pigtail connector for a battery tender. Yes, I found the other two connectors for the key switch to get the entire shroud removed and out of the way.

my brake light on the dash comes on any time I push the peddle

 

[Diggin It]

Any thoughts on adding a left side step? It isn't real high to begin with, but with the MMM attached, it can be a wide step to/from the ground. And the knees aren't what they used to be.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Any thoughts on adding a left side step? It isn't real high to begin with, but with the MMM attached, it can be a wide step to/from the ground. And the knees aren't what they used to be.

I have thought about adding a step, but always "put it off for now". I'm waiting until I get some metal for another project (snow blade mount), then I'll use the scrap / drop for the step. It may be at least spring before I can really tackle it.

 

[papachaz]

couple years ago we put a fence around the yard. I put a gate in back to be able to get in and out on the road behind us. Last year we had the first few loads of gravel delivered and stretched the driveway the rest of the way, I've posted pics recently of more gravel out there. The issue is that I didn't offset that rear gate, and since we come in that way most of the time, waiting for the gate to open leaves us sticking out in the road. So it's time to offset that gate! Hooked up the PHD and started setting the new posts. Even as great as this is, it doesn't want to dig through slate! I thought I'd get past it, but trying to dig a 4 ft hole, it was slate the entire depth....had to really watch it to get it out before it got stuck....ask me how I learned that

anyway, it took a couple of hours to actually get the hole done and the first post set, today I don't have to worry about getting grand kids from school so I should be able to set the other gate post and the extra 2 smaller ones as well. the first pic was when i got off to check it, still had another 1 1/2 feet to go! it wound up pulling chunks out of there the size of baseballs......wasn't a fun hole to dig at all.







you can see in that second pic even the other gate post was 'off' several inches of being in line with the fence, it just wasn't going to be put in the right spot, and that was digging with the 36 hp Ford tractor I had before the LS

 

[Virginia Mark]

Hi all, I just got my LS MT125 last Wednesday and had 6-8" of snow today! After reading several posts about pushing snow with the bucket I picked up a 5' piece of 1 1/2" ABS pipe at Lowe's for $8, cut it to fit inside the bucket and cut a slit lengthwise on my table saw and then pounded it on the edge of the bucket. This really worked well, kept me from scuffing up my asphalt driveway which is in pretty bad shape anyway. Worked best on float with the angle just slightly down. Here's some pics. The ABS did get scrapped and chipped so I just flipped it over, should be good for the next snowfall.

 

[papachaz]

Hi all, I just got my LS MT125 last Wednesday and had 6-8" of snow today! After reading several posts about pushing snow with the bucket I picked up a 5' piece of 1 1/2" ABS pipe at Lowe's for $8, cut it to fit inside the bucket and cut a slit lengthwise on my table saw and then pounded it on the edge of the bucket. This really worked well, kept me from scuffing up my asphalt driveway which is in pretty bad shape anyway. Worked best on float with the angle just slightly down. Here's some pics. The ABS did get scrapped and chipped so I just flipped it over, should be good for the next snowfall.

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very nicely done!