Ls MT122 / MT125 tractor review and basics - How to use a tractor and loader for the first time!

We're trying out an LS Tractors MT 122 and LL1100 loader to move around some mulch and whatnot. This is going to be Anjum's first time really operating a tractor, so we'll see what kind of disaster will strike!
We'll also give our thoughts on what it's like operating this cute little fella.
Want this tractor or one like it? Send me a message at TownandCountryTractor.com I'd be happy to help!

[@scottfoster2487]

Finnaly a honest straight forwardreview of the LS tractors.

[@RossilFockFarms]

Great video - just what I was looking for this morning. I appreciate you taking the time to make it, thanks!

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

Glad it was helpful!

[@elainehutchison5309]

Such a great video for beginniners. And much needed by some folks who are about to buy their LS blue dream...

[@ronbenoit4055]

Great video. I just purchased the MT125 today and this video will help me out for sure. I got the fel, backhoe and belly mower. Really looking forward to getting out there to use it. Again, great video and thanks.

[@anjumdanielle4764]

That's real nice you helping out the disenfranchised youth. That little boy picked up the tractor work right quick! 😅

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

I've got a soft spot in my heart for itinerant workers

[@user-scooter1965]

Great video. Nice informative and in-depth. Good job.

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

Glad you liked it!

[@thaneoflions975]

I’ve always been a fan of Doin Stuff With Anjum Featuring Micah

[@jasoncagle8485]

Great video…very informative and well done. Pretty much answered all my questions about this tractor.

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

Thank you!

[@petervancleve7383]

Great video !

[@stanlivingston177]

Awesome video

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

Thanks for the visit!

[@TheJohnact]

Thank you. Going to be picking one up in the next week. First tractor. By far best vid I've found on learning

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

You'll love it! Who are you buying from?

[@TheJohnact]

Dealer close to home on spokane WA, cascade tractor supply. But will also check some in north Idaho also.

[@TheJohnact]

I see your in WA state? Your dealership eastern or western area?

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

We're in Western Wa. Your local dealer is always the best bet. You'll be married to your dealer for the life of that tractor, so having them close is huge

[@jeanninebooth6415]

Thank you. Parade mode is a great term.

[@JamesCapoldo]

FIRST THING- buckle your safety belt! Several have been killed without belting in. Also be sure to have your ROPs up. Tip-overs have happened just hitting a small pothole.

[@cubsfan696]

Thanks man!

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

Thank YOU

[@4ennout2]

Good video, she should have used the seat belt, never adjust thing with the engine running. I have the MT 125, both are great tractors. The blue Dream is alive and well.

[@mitch95722]

You watch VGG, I can tell, "Seat puller forwareder" " Go pedal" Nice. Good to know you don't need to use breaks with a Hrdro, Perfect.

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

Me fail english? That's unpossible! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gImpeKxnZcdqgNU

[@rodeleon2875]

2 years later, how is this unit?

[@keithdunnivan8099]

The turnbuckles on the lower link arms look oddly placed. How is it with running an implement with Pto shaft?

[@MB-tg7ht]

How much did yours cost as equipped? Were there factory pallet forks available or will it take aftermarket? Shopping for my first tractor. Great video, thanks.

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

We borrowed this one from my shop, but I'd expect mid-teens for pricing. No factory forks yet, but we've got plenty of people who have used clamp on forks with good results

[@Papastomper]

Good video, just picked up the MT125. I like your instruction, subscribed. Just curious, what is your reason for the cardboard?

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

@papastomper it's a great machine. I'm sure you'll like it! This property was buried in blackberries, so as we cut them down, we're laying out a couple layers of cardboard with wood chips on top. It does a pretty good job of smothering the blackberries and keeping them from getting any light. We punch holes through the cardboard so we can put in new plants, and the cardboard/woodchips store up rainwater, releasing it when it's hot out.

[@Papastomper]

@@HomesteadBandwagon I am covered with ferns, I might try this route to convince them not to come back. Thanks.

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

We found that ferns are pretty difficult to smother. If we did a double layer of cardboard, it kept down most of em, but some still came through.

[@79lynch]

put your bucket in float when grading lever clear foward

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

Definitely a great feature, but when you want a lot of compaction, manually pushing down the bucket will get your front tires off the ground, adding downforce. It's not pretty, but it's effective

[@stevemacdougall746]

So my question is once the engine is warm do you have to warm the glow plugs before starting?

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

Not manually, but the tractor will turn them on briefly when you're going through the normal startup cycle. As far as i can tell, at least.

[@594bolt]

It would be nice if this tractor had a Bobcat type loader attachment.

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

Definitely! They do make a QA system for the front, but it's a little too fit normal Skidteer style tools

[@cavyboy99]

Honest question are these tractors any good. I'm debating between one of these or the yanmar 324

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

I've had no problems with mine, and we don't see many issues in the shop with the ones we've sold. If you have a local dealer that you would like to do business with, I'd say go for it!

[@captainchaosfpv5188]

Nice vid, can ya tell me whats the top speed you can mow at with the belly mower?

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

If the ground was perfectly smooth, maaaybe 8 mph?

[@captainchaosfpv5188]

@@HomesteadBandwagon So a lil better than a standard riding mower. Thats great. Gotta bout 10 acres of mostly flat yard to mow and the wife doesnt care for zero turns so this sounds perfect. I just got a new 43hp LS and love it! Thanks for the reply.

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

Buddy. You're gonna have quite the fleet over there!

[@joecarson3479]

I am seriously looking at mower options. MT122 vs. Deere 750. I have two bigger LS tractors for our small farm. Cost is a bit more for Deere. I do not need it for anything but now and tow sweeper. Your thoughts?

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

I'm not completely in love with using a tractor as a lawn mower, but some folks love them! I just see a bunch of mid mount mowers for sale that are advertised as being used "for only one season." Makes me wonder if they're just more of a pain in the butt than they're worth! What IS great about these machines is that they don't beat up your lawn and have a surprising amount of power for their size. Great for landscaping chores for sure

[@danslawncare8594]

You need to keep the bucket low.

[@danslawncare8594]

I have a 125 when I am doing loader I have a weight box I put on. I love my LS

[@blanchec94]

Awesome video bud. I m looking into purchasing mt122 withing the month. How much did you pay for yours?

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

At our shop, we sell them for a little under $13k with the loader. Great machines!

[@blanchec94]

@@HomesteadBandwagon I am quoted 17790 for 2021 mt122 with front loader, backhoe attachment , 4 feet wide brush hog and a 4 feet wide box blade. Does that sound fair. Everything is new and box blade and brush hog are titan brand.

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

Sounds like a great deal! Which dealer are you working with?

[@blanchec94]

@@HomesteadBandwagon Knox tractor in tomball texas.

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

Great choice! That box blade will be your best friend

[@EinsteinTeachedYou]

How is it for tilling

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

Does good with a 48"

[@kelleyheard2293]

I just ordered a new one nobody talks about the belly mower ordered mine with a belly mower

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

I haven't heard any complaints about the quality. They can definitely cut through some wicked material

[@jeffreyfreeman1485]

I wouldn't have let her go with the loader that high. Rollover risk, raises center of gravity.

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

It's OK. I took out a great life insurance policy on her first.

[@TheFrogfeeder]

I’m about to pull the trigger on a 125… you still like this tractor after a year, any problems, any concerns, any accolades? Please and thankyou! This will be my first tractor, I’m trying to save money but also want to make the most informed decision I can…

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

We own a MT342, but borrow an MT1 from my work on occassion. Based on my customers' feedback, it's overall a very powerful machine for its size. We're not seeing an outsized number of failures on them, but the dealer you buy from is VERY important. You'll want to make sure that whoever you buy from has a full service department and that they check the machines fully before you take delivery. Our shop will spend a few hours with every machine to make sure everything is working correctly.

[@TheFrogfeeder]

@@HomesteadBandwagon thanks buddy, the most local dealer is about 1.5 hrs away, they do have a satellite branch closer but it has no shop…

[@dominikbaran6213]

Can you make a video about mt225s?

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

I'll see what I can do about borrowing one for a few days...

[@madtater5948]

she is a natural but I would park my truck up the street just saying

[@mikepate9371]

What is the break in procedure for these tractors?

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

Start it up, run up the RPMs, get to work!

[@jerryrigsit5400]

It's been a year so how's it working for you now?

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

They've been pretty great little machines! Right after we did the video, I ran out of that model at my shop, so I had to bring this one back for a customer who wanted to buy it. Haven't had enough extra stock since to use for more than a day or so!

[@jerryrigsit5400]

@@HomesteadBandwagon thx for replying

[@zachgray319]

Ive heard very bad reviews about dealership support

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

Just depends on the dealer. Out my way, the "big name" brands are pretty notorious for popr service

[@phillmccracken4219]

No offense, but you couldn't give me an LS tractor.

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

Bummer! I was just about to announce that the next commenter on this video would receive a free LS Tractor! Guess we'll keep it...

[@phillmccracken4219]

@@HomesteadBandwagon My neighbor had nothing but trouble with his. Cracked front hubs twice, then the second repair had a leak the dealer couldn't fix. 350 hrs. Regen issues, jerky transmission. Parts took months to get. He owned it 3 years and only had about 1.5 years of use. The rest of the time it was in the shop. He pawned it and bought a Kubota like I told him to do in the first place. I hope you have better luck. The old adage of "pay me now or pay me later" is never wrong. There is a reason they are cheaper.

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

@@phillmccracken4219 That's crummy. Sometimes, there's just bad luck or a dealer that might miss a few things, which can cause a big pain in the neck. What I like about these tractors is that you're buying a New Holland with a different sticker on it. The County uses New Holland tractors out here for brush cutting and other maintenance, and loves em!

[@stanleyconrad4234]

I’ve had a MT125 a couple years now. Bought it as a repo Super cheap. I knew it was possibly too small for everything I wanted to do but for the price I could not turn it down. I immediately fabricated a ballast box and highly recommend you acquire one as well. Beet juice for the rears soon. Extremely handy for small properties. Not 110% on Little Blue but for under 8k delivered and all in with loader/mower and new belt/covers I’m getting my money’s worth! I don’t use the deck, but it is available. The seat took a sun beating like no other I’ve. ever seen! I have “several” other tractors and it is too useful to sell IMO.