Just basic research. Who is LS tractor? Will they survive?

[@GoodWorksFarm]

I spent over 6 months back and forth. Green, Orange, a couple of Reds, incentives here and there. What it boiled down to was this: parts availability, quality of the machine, and what was the BEST VALUE for what I needed. I eventually settled on an LS MT235E, the dealer closest to me is terrible and they only want to sell what's on their lot. I drove to the next closest dealer and they were GREAT even though it's an hour away vs. 15 minutes. I love my LS!

[@3DFarmingLife]

Your shopping experience sounds a little like mine. Although I am sorry you had to drive to a different dealership. Same things helped sell me on LS and the Price. It is good to hear from REAL LS owners. Thanks for your comment and for watching. I hope your LS will give you great service.

[@BrettMJuddMSW]

I just brought an MT235e home. Terrible dealer experience, but I new it was the machine I wanted. Looking forward to years of great use.

[@GoodWorksFarm]

@@BrettMJuddMSW I’m having problems with the EGR right now. Not sure if it’s the actual valve or just the sensor. S27 F08 is the fault code. It started at 22 hours and now I have to pay $$$ to haul it 60 miles to the dealer. I wish the dealer that’s 20 minutes away was better

[@BrettMJuddMSW]

@@GoodWorksFarm that stinks. There's one 20 min north of me but they would not answer the phone or return a call. I drove 80 min to get this one. Love the LS. But this man is right. The dealers need to step up the game.

[@3DFarmingLife]

Yikes I just saw that you are having problems. Sorry to hear that, hopefully this gets solved quickly and without any dealer drama. Keep us in the loop. LS should take care of this.

[@fordmodela1281]

Very helpful details, I have also gone through their history and starting to like LS. I check the BBB for additional information about LS dealers rejecting warrantee clams; I believe this is where LS corporate needs to be very flexible and be open on giving than rejecting.

[@3DFarmingLife]

Thank you Any company including LS needs to take care of their Dealers and the customers. If the Dealer is not taking care of LS customer then LS needs to drop the dealer and find someone else to promote and sell their product. Thanks for your comment

[@merdock1108]

I have a LS MT3 40hp with front grapple and backhoe. Im a plumber in northern WI. Have 1500 hours on. Use it for small trenching to making firewood. Its most reliable equipment i have. Starts in cold, digs well, just reliable. Only gripe id have in high range it doesnt have a ton of speed compared to some other brand's, but price makes up for that and more. Plus, spend money on a cab with heat and ac, its soo nice.

[@3DFarmingLife]

It is good to hear from real LS tractor owners I am glad to hear you are happy with your tractor. 1500hrs is a good start. I like the MT 3s nice units. Thanks for watching we appreciate it

[@TractorsNStuff]

Its crazy to think that an electronics company, or cosmetics company would be in the tractor space... until you realize that Ford made tractors, Lamborghini still does, Samsung makes construction equipment, Yamaha makes dirt bikes and pianos, Nokia was known for making paper long before cell phones, Volkswagen makes some of the best sausage, Toyota owns Toyota Housing Corp that builds houses, just to name a few. When I first heard of LS Tractors, I didn't know the company existed. That was several years after they came to the US. But after doing my own research, learning all I could, I was sold. Awesome video! Keep up the great work!

[@3DFarmingLife]

Thank you sir Your comment kinda made me laugh because it is SO true. Some companies if you look back on thier humble beginnings just might surprise allot of people. Thanks again

[@StevenMcIlwain-y2b]

That’s basically the same story I was told by my dealer before he retired. I bought 3 LS tractors from him. But you are right the dealer makes or breaks the tractor business. He was one of the best!

[@3DFarmingLife]

I hope all your LS tractors have served you Very well and will continue. Thanks for commenting and watching

[@stevemccaffrey7217]

great videos. I enjoy all the information and now considering the LS brand

[@3DFarmingLife]

Thank you. I appreciate your compliment. My experience with my LS tractor has been good. Let us know what you get. Thanks again

[@eze2190]

When looking at New Holland and LS, there is basically no difference other than the front end loader. My local New Holland dealer says the tractor parts basically have the same part numbers. When sitting on them there is almost no difference, again other than the front end loader. You’re correct, it’s all about the dealership.

[@3DFarmingLife]

I am hearing that LS is working with their dealers and the support. I truly hope that is true. That will be a major game changer for any company and it’s continual success. Thanks for watching and your comment.

[@brandtwebber5761]

I have not seen that. I have an ls in new holland land, the nh dealership has not been able to help me at all, but they always try.

[@williamreese2477]

Thank you for facts

[@3DFarmingLife]

Thanks I hope it was helpful.

[@beingnecessary3398]

Excellent video and info!

[@3DFarmingLife]

Thank you I appreciate the compliment And you watching.

[@dewkeating]

Very informative. Just purchased 2023 MT225s with loader and backhoe. Couple little things like jam nuts coming loose on backhoe controls. I do not have the starting issue in cold weather that seems to be a complaint with some owners on the FB forums. Some complain you have to turn the key a few times because the glow plugs aren't hot enough. Compared to Green and Orange it was at least $8K cheaper apples to apples. IMO for my region, Iowa.

[@3DFarmingLife]

Thanks for your comment. I hope the 225 works VERY well for you. I know that it can be frustrating with any bolts or anything getting loose. Hopefully you get all of that resolved. I cannot say much about cold weather issues. We are in central Texas so it is much milder. Thanks again

[@Camera1931-p5v]

I bought a Kubota and have great support from my dealer! Love my MX5400!

[@3DFarmingLife]

That is very good to hear. Not everyone has great service. No matter the brand. I have great service. Kubota is a great tractor

[@pc5569]

Videos like this help inform folks that other brands have a history that is quite lengthy. LS has 3 assembly facilities in the US, a parts distribution center, and a growing dealer network. I was told by the local dealer that LA was looking to build another parts distribution center somewhere in the Midwest. Not sure if they ever did but I could see that as positive for dealers. If you only buy ag equipment because of color you only cheat yourself. Good equipment comes in many colors.

[@3DFarmingLife]

Yes this is true thanks for your comment. LS. is /or has now opened another assembly plant (from my understanding) in Palestine Texas so now they have 4 assembly plants, one in California, North Carolina, Louisiana, and Texas. There’s not much information on the Texas plant yet but I have found where they are hiring. One very good point that often gets left out is they have helped bring JOBS to the US. Not take jobs. Thanks for watching

[@lavonminiard5949]

Great Video!

[@3DFarmingLife]

Thanks!

[@wood_dirt_grease]

You are absolutely right about dealer support. The service department makes a dealership. If you can not get good service and parts its not worth buying. You will be glad you did not buy from your local john deere dealer.

[@3DFarmingLife]

Thanks for watching. A dealers service to Their Customer is VERY important and all of the brands need to support their Dealers as well. My LS dealer has been doing a good Job.

[@geraldperez5985]

Thank you.

[@3DFarmingLife]

You're welcome!

[@louisnash4363]

I just purchased a 2024 LS MT573 and had a 3rd function installed for grapple bucket.

[@3DFarmingLife]

Awesome. Keep us all informed on how it works for you. I wish you Many great years of service and dependability from your new LS. Thanks

[@richardbritton5280]

Great Presentation 👏 👍💪🏆🏆👴🐕🚜🦌🤠😎🙏💪

[@3DFarmingLife]

Thanks you very much..

[@jburch1544]

Have an LS 4046H 2015 vintage with a little over 1000 hours. Very few problems and good reliability so far. Like the tractor and don't really want to trade in. Parts availability has been good ( not needed many parts, filters, wheel studs, loader frame) Dealers have been ok with turn over of owners, some not as good and changed dealer with better results. Find some dealers do not have good equipment service skills, LS needs to work on this, dealers only as good as people own and run the dealership.

[@3DFarmingLife]

First thank you for your comment and letting us know about your experience with your LS. It is very good to hear from real LS owners. I am very happy to hear that you are happy with your LS. I hope it gives you many great years to come. I love mine. Still working towards that 1000 hrs. Thanks again

[@Thegrim326]

We traded a shibarua for an Ls and we love the Ls been thinking on trading up for a bigger one

[@3DFarmingLife]

That sounds great I hope it will always give you good service, Just get you anouther one can't have to many tractors LOL. Hope you are able to get what will work the best for you. Thanks

[@Thegrim326]

@3DFarmingLife I don't know about that 10 tractors 3 combines and 1 self propelled sprayer is a little much

[@3DFarmingLife]

😂 👍👍

[@MFKR696]

They may not be a well-known name, but gotta respect any company that makes their bones in Asia and South America. Toughest agricultural conditions on the planet. Not places one could get very far by throwing money at the problem, so they beat the hell out of their equipment as well.

[@3DFarmingLife]

I have seen videos ( not personal experience) of how many pieces of equipment are used in some of these countries. You wonder how it serves. In this day of competition these companies do not grow and thrive selling junk. In there beginnings they may not have had the best R and D or Quality. It looks like they have worked hard to create and establish a strong company producing and selling better and better equipment. Thanks for sharing and for watching

[@MFKR696]

@@3DFarmingLife Agreed. In some of these places, the people just can't afford fancy equipment, so they have to make-do with what little they have. Goes to show that pieces some of us consider to be "junky", aren't nearly as pitiful as we First-Worlders have been led to believe. Their equipment may be small, and far from fancy, or even safe lol, but I'd hesitate to call it junk. Some of it really fits under that description, don't get me wrong, but there are some core companies that really seem to have found a good balance in cost/performance. Besides... Even if they've got the money, nobody really wants to be running a $100 000+ tractor through rice paddies or red clay. The bearings are going to eat themselves alive before long, regardless of what tier of machines they're using.

[@3DFarmingLife]

True

[@tractor1358]

LG Corporation makes LS Tractors ? I have become Familiar with LG Refridgerators After welding in more than 1,000 LG compressors and Evaporators. Now what do yo you make of that Record ?

[@3DFarmingLife]

That’s a lot of compressors and evaporators.

[@RS-sl5ko]

Ready for cnh I to take over LS tractor division.

[@3DFarmingLife]

Well I don’t think that will happen, but I don’t predict the future. Thanks

[@littlebuckranch]

I'm thinking about getting 1

[@3DFarmingLife]

Mine has been great. Do your research on your dealer and ask around. There have been quite a few people that have commented about their experience in the comments Both good and bad. It is going to be a little harder to find long term reviews because the tractors have not had a long run in the US yet like JD,Case,IH,Massey and Kubota. I hope you get a good tractor no matter the color or brand. Keep us posted and thanks.

[@bryanforney6063]

love to know where the LS plant is in Louisiana is

[@3DFarmingLife]

The information that I found came from LS website and just about anything I could find but none of the information mentioned the town the assembly is taking place in. All the information I found was while I was shopping for the tractor. The LS web site only mentions 3 assembly plant The headquarters in North Carolina then California and Louisiana. I did find that both the Louisiana and California are “Contract Facilities “ not exactly sure what that means but it could be that the assembly plant do not have the LS logo on the sign. I really did not dig that deep into those two plants.

[@sancoffsr]

I’m sure they are decent tractors but resale value and a dealership that has mechanics that actually work on them not just a parking lot and sales hut that I’ve seen

[@3DFarmingLife]

I am sure there are issue with some of the dealers not having shops in some of the areas of the US. The dealer I have been working with has been around for probably more than 30-40 or so years. I really cannot tell you how long he has been selling and servicing LS tractors for several years now more than 10. He has a full service and repair shop and has had that the whole time. My understanding is that LS is now focused on dealers what that means in the end I cannot say. I am not to concerned about resale I paid less I don’t expect to get more. We appreciate your comment and thanks for watching.

[@geraldperez5985]

Not that many LS dealers in Texas or east Texas could I be wrong?

[@3DFarmingLife]

I just looked there are 7 with in 100 miles of Tyler According to the LS site just in East Texas area Longview, cushing, Tyler, Carthage,Farfield, Segoville, and one in Benton LA. Hope this helps Thanks

[@lavonminiard5949]

I don't know about Texas but they are popping up everywhere in Alabama. Owning a L.S myself and seeing and feeling the quality everyday there definitely a great tractor. One thing I think people have to remember is every top brand all started somewhere. Over the yrs I have been on tons of tractor and different brands. Honestly I like alot of them. I'd have to say to this point L.S has Been the best the complete feel of the tractor has been better. Hands down the smoothest hydraulics I've ever used an the power is great!

[@3DFarmingLife]

This is just more proof of a growing company. Thanks for your comment and for watching.

[@slavkochepasov8134]

LG = Lucky Goldstar

[@3DFarmingLife]

Yes that was the original name. Thanks.

[@FrostyThundertrod]

I thought LS was made by new Holland since there sailed so similar

[@3DFarmingLife]

No LS was contracted by New Holland to build some of their lower HP tractors. LS builds their own tractors. From what I can tell LS used other engine builders at one time and may still do in some of their tractors. I do know that LS is now building their own engines and putting them in many of their own tractors. I just don’t know if all of their tractors are using LS engines

[@ralphadams6548]

I would like to hear from LS owners that have 2000 hours or more on their tractors and if they have held up to real life use.

[@3DFarmingLife]

Actually I would like to hear from them as well. When looking at this tractor and after buying it we decided to start making these videos. All of this to show the tractor and put it to work. Although there is one person (that I can find) on KZbin that has been doing some videos and he has over 2000 hours on his tractors. Pecan Creek Farm. I hope to see some responses. Thanks for watching.

[@ralphadams6548]

I am a former Branson tractor owner, loved the tractor, but just couldn’t keep it serviceable. The Korean bearing manufacturer, (GMS I think), was used throughout and failed prematurely. I was in the front axle twice and had to do a double split for a transmission bearing. My dealer was excellent but I saw him way too often. 1100 hours when I turned it green like my others.

[@3DFarmingLife]

Sorry to hear that. It can be VERY frustrating to have those kind of problems. We are going to see how this LS performs and let everyone know but with all things only time will tell. I NEVER wish bad on anyone nor their tractor. Thank you for your commitment

[@SteveMitchell-t9o]

I have an ls 5-73 with 1980hrs and the only problems Ive had Is with the egr valve twice. And the problem is you can't get them for some reason mine has been in the shop for 6 weeks for a part that takes about an hour to install. The last time it was 5 weeks. Not sure if it's just that particular part or if getting all parts take so long.

[@3DFarmingLife]

@@SteveMitchell-t9o I hope they get that resolved soon. Thanks for replying it is appreciated. Emissions are a major problem for most people in most brands, but it shouldn’t take that long to get the part. Keep us informed. Thanks again

[@JamesCox-q4u]

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