XR4046

[George2615]

What do the model numbers mean? 4046c is cab, right? 4046hc is hydrostat with cab?

You are correct

 

[kingrace78]

I bought the XR4046H this spring. I was not sure if I would like the hydro, but that is the best part of this new tractor. You should consider the buying the hdro, it makes brush hogging in tight areas easy. If you use the FEL much, that is where it is really nice. John

 

[hd5]

I have a friend telling me I am an idiot if I don't get hydro. In those words. But I am tight..

 

[windcatcher]

I have a friend telling me I am an idiot if I don't get hydro. In those words. But I am tight..

hd5, I'm sure we're all tighter than a tick on an outdoor hound if you know what I mean. I looked at many different models of tractors including the LS line. I finally settled on an XR3032H with FEL, backhoe, rotary cutter and rotary tiller. Check with your dealer. There may be hidden incentives that will more than overcome the $1000.00 for the hydrostat. I had planned on getting a 3033H before the XR3032H. However, when I checked into the incentives, there was no way I was going to get the 3033H and then have to add the options the XR3032H already had.

Good luck in your search. I hope you're as happy as I am with my tractor.

 

[hd5]

You guys are great for sharing the thoughts and pictures. You talked me into hydro. If it is 1000 to 1500 more, knee surgery will cost me more than that... I have a bad knee and after clutching my old 135 all day it kills me.
I have done a lot of online research and find very little negatives about LS tractors. So you all have helped make up my mind.
Any more pictures anyone wants to post will be enjoyed.
Should find out something solid about my timber Saturday. Btw if no one minds sharing what does a grapple cost?
Would love to have a backhoe, but am surrounded by relatives and don't want to become real popular overnight...

 

[kingrace78]

I got my grapple at palletforks.com free delivery, seems to be a decent attachment.

 

[the whispering oaks farm]

I also bought my grapple from palletforks.com and it has been a really versatile attachment. I also added a third remote kit and switch to my joystick so that it has the trigger right on it. I bought that from fit rite hydraulics and it is a first class setup. it took a while getting it all dialed in and setup and it wasn't cheap but it is so easy to switch attachments on the front and use the grapple to it's ability. I really use it all the time for stuff you wouldn't even think of. I drive around and pick up stuff so easy. Big Heavy Stuff! makes rearranging the yard a simple task.

 

[hd5]

Whispering Oak, does your tractor have the tier 3 or 4 exhaust? Was told by a case dealer that LS tractors run their exhaust back through the engine and it would cut the life in half. Case on the other hand doesn't do that ????????????
I talked to your favorite dealer this morning and a grapple from him is about 1950.00 plumbed in.

 

[AaronS]

Whispering Oak, does your tractor have the tier 3 or 4 exhaust? Was told by a case dealer that LS tractors run their exhaust back through the engine and it would cut the life in half. Case on the other hand doesn't do that ????????????
I talked to your favorite dealer this morning and a grapple from him is about 1950.00 plumbed in.

Plumbed in, that's a great price.

 

[hd5]

I am going to catch grief for buying a LS, father in law and brother in law only see one shade.. green.

I have a Cub commercial mower and my brother in law tried it and liked it and went and bought a green one, and you can tell it is not built as well.