Ls Tractor Grapple and 3rd Function Review - MT122 MT125

We've popped the factory MCG1148A grapple, diverter kit and quick disconnect kit on an LS MT1 series tractor - Let's take it out for a spin!

[@tobiasmiller6855]

Thank you very much for the sweet setup! I wanted a larger tractor originally and was skeptical if it would be powerful enough...WOW is all I can say! Plenty of power for its size. This tractor with the grapple, rocks! Also thank you for using quality hydraulic oil. Operation is very smooth and precise, very pleased!😁

[@danawilson7291]

Much nicer then the after market kit our dealer installed

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

Did they install a 3rd function or a diverter? Things can definitely get messy with extra hydraulics!

[@danawilson7291]

@@HomesteadBandwagon diverter. Looks like a wr long kit

[@kostasfarm]

Hello Mike great video,do you have in mind any front brush for my mt125?I need to clean my stone road once in a while and that will be a great help..Kostas from Athens Greece

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

About 3-4 years ago, I was told that LS had designed a front brush for this machine. I haven't seen or heard anything about it since. Covid put a lot of these projects on hold, so hopefully we'll be seeing a production model soon!

[@kostasfarm]

@@HomesteadBandwagon Thank you for the quick respond,I hope that too,I know many people that wish to had one,thanks again man

[@tomcarrington3960]

I have a m122 and would like to add a quick disconnect. Mine did not come with one. My grapple and bucket have the shoulder and pin set up for a quick disconnect. Can you help with any information for the conversion?

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

Well, a guy can buy a quick attach conversion kit from an LS dealer, but it's smaller than a normal SSQA setup, so anything you put on the front would need to be modified. Those kits are going to be scarce becuse LS now uses a US made loader. Alternately, you can buy an SSQA kit from somewhere like Titan Attachments and then modifiy those to work on that loader. Might need a little drilling or welding.

[@skatir9]

Looks like you can do the grapple without having to order the quick disconnect as well? From pictures ive found it may be offered with pin on holes also

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

That's correct. They were making grapples that would pin on to the LL1100 loader. LS has since switched to a US made loader that has a standard skidsteer style quick attach.

[@skatir9]

@HomesteadBandwagon so I heard through the block chain that their quick attach isn't the same size as a skid steer so its not like it'll take a bobcat mulch bucket or whatnot? Right or wrong?

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

​@skatir9 that was correct on the Korean made loaders. They had made a few that were a true SSQA, but it was a crap shoot to find one. The new loaders are all SSQA. Here's a video comparison: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6DdiGxjd6ykm7csi=RvuvTPoSp_6pLihf

[@reamiger1]

I want one how much and how long for install

[@denispage8777]

very good video. i have mt 225 s and i want to install this third fonction . Where do you buy this kit .thanks

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

If the dealer does not have the factory kit for sale or cannot order it, a person can order an aftermarket setup from Summit Hydraulics if you want to install it yourself

[@wWLoganWw]

Would you happen to know the part number for OEM LS 3rd function?

[@zachgray319]

How is the mt125 for reliability and dealer rep.

[@cferguson6688]

I know you asked this 8 months ago but yet no on answered. SO I will, I have had my LS MS125 for now 6 years. one issue I had was with the steering control rod ends. But then, I have beat the worked the crap out of my machine. Once you get over the warranty period, buy your own filters. I couldnt believe LS wanted 65 bucks for a 5 dollar filter. But I had to a couple of times to keep the warranty up. Hoe this helps. Oh yeah, I need a battery now, not too bad for 6 years. but its an odd size and in a pain in the butt place to get it out.

[@zachgray319]

@@cferguson6688 i bought the mt225s

[@thaneoflions975]

Tobias is actually upset you cheated him out of his debuting his new whip on his KZbin channel premier “Conducting activities with Tobias/Hacienda Hypehastag”