Why did you buy LS?

[shooterdon]

Much the same reasons here. The other big dealers were mediocre, and one was abysmal.

Nothing could match the specifications I wanted for FEL and 3PH capacity that would fit into my detached garage (93" clearance) or my wallet. The Kubota dealer wanted $300 for service pick ups and warranty work...the LS dealer who was 8 miles further away said "no charge...ever".

My dealer gave me a number I can reach him at 24/7. He said he will open to get me spares and even oil or filter if I needed something in a hurry, but I have not needed to try that promise out as the machine has been trouble free except for the first regen. Dealer came in after hours (9:00 PM) and did a forced regen at no charge.

I had a logger run my machine when we were going food plots this fall and he was impressed with it. He has spent more time on equipment than I ever will.

 

[brs78660]

I had a John Deere and wanted to upgrade. It was $50k minimum to get what I wanted from John Deere. I looked at New Holland which was $40k. Then found the LS was pretty much the same machine for $27k. I have had issues with mine, but I would buy another one if I needed.

 

[Avenger]

What kind of issues have you had?

 

[brs78660]

The 1st issue I had within the 1st year was the hydraulic fluid cooler cracked on me and spewed fluid everywhere. I had to drag it out of my pasture to get it fixed.
I had a PTO sensor go out.
Then I had fuel sensor issues that had to be replaced.
My 4x4 lever on the floor broke off.
My A/C clutch has worked on and off again for the last year.

That is all I can think of right now. My dealer has been great. If I had a dealer like I hear horror stories about I probably would not have an LS. The dealer seems to make all the difference.

 

[brs78660]

Oh, I forgot this fix that happened right after my loader warranty went out:
Repairing a Universal Skid Steer type Loader Quick Attach Lever on an LS Tractor - YouTube

 

[Avenger]

OH! I subed to your channel. I'll take a look at your videos in a bit. Sucks you have had such troubles with yours. I've had my own issues, but nothing too serious, and mostly my fault.

 

[brs78660]

Thanks. I subbed your channel too. Great vids. I like the LS, and I do run it harder maybe than most. I just figure I do somewhat get what I pay for. I am sure a $50k John Deere like this LS would hold up better, but its almost twice as much. I am sure glad I did not buy a New Holland for almost $15k more because I am sure it would run the same. My LS dealer would be the reason I would buy another. I just wish they were closer to me.

 

[Doofy]

Thanks. I subbed your channel too. Great vids. I like the LS, and I do run it harder maybe than most. I just figure I do somewhat get what I pay for. I am sure a $50k John Deere like this LS would hold up better, but its almost twice as much. I am sure glad I did not buy a New Holland for almost $15k more because I am sure it would run the same. My LS dealer would be the reason I would buy another. I just wish they were closer to me.

Not so sure about John Deere. We had a 40hp
several years ago and I hit a bump with a half bucket of dirt and snapped both up hydraulic cylinder shafts. That was a spendy day...$1300. They were about an inch in diameter.

 

[chas0218]

So far I would definitely buy it again, I think I would have liked to have the 40hp larger framed tractor.

 

[smartascii]

I bought mine because I could get a 40-hp tractor with a loader for less than what John Deere wanted for a 1025R. I know there are probably better quality machines out there with higher capacities or more features than mine, but the balance of those things against price made it a no-brainer.