LS MT125 2 Year Review

[@tminus3]

This was the best review of the MT125 honestly. You covered all the critical areas thoroughly and proved that you don't need to buy a massive tractor for most regular duty! Thanks so much for this review.

[@oldchevy4x4]

Thank you for the feedback! I'm at 4 years now, still no issues to speak of. My seat has a few cracks in it, but this tractor has spent allot of time out in the weather so I'm not too surprised.

[@AustenARW]

Good to hear that it's been performing well for you, Dan! Good machine!

[@oldchevy4x4]

Thank you Austen!

[@txsviking]

You did good buying that tractor. Ya just can't beat the reliability.

[@oldchevy4x4]

Thanks Terry... it's been good to me even tho I haven't been nice to it lol

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Nice to see your smiling face and hear that your tractor is doing well.

[@oldchevy4x4]

Thanks for watching neighbor!

[@terrywalker9904]

I have a MT122, and I also bought mine from watching Tony's Tractor and how he spoke highly of them.I have had mine 2 years now with zero problems, other like you, one of my front tires leaks down also..

[@oldchevy4x4]

The 122/125 is a great platform - small enough to get in tight places and powerful enough to work hard. 👍

[@LawnGardenFun]

Excellent news. So glad it’s been a solid unit for you. Good to see you.

[@oldchevy4x4]

Thank you, Keith!

[@jankotze1959]

Good review my friend, not everyday that you hear a trouble free review, awesome when you can feel it was money well spent, thanks and glad to see you again

[@oldchevy4x4]

Thank you for checking this out, Jan!

[@RustyGlovebox]

Those little tractors are really versatile. They have lots of attachments available for to do almost anything. Thanks and take care Dan

[@oldchevy4x4]

Thank you, Lloyd... this one has been good to me.

[@not2fast4u2c]

I like it the small tractors it is just the right size for doing what you need it for There has to be a simple solution for the tires losing air a lot of good sealer liquids you could put in them or re seal the beads with bead seal if that is the problem

[@oldchevy4x4]

I've said from the beginning I wanted to load the tires, but I haven't done it. I just check the air every so often and I'm on my way. I have read some success stories that used liquid sealers but I haven't tried any.

[@bobbyaron4363]

Great review. I have had my MT-125 for about a year and the first thing I found wrong with it is the trans fan. I was clearing some overgrowth with my root grapple and I hear the sound no one wants to hear with a new tractor, something that sounds like it's coming apart. I back up and get off and see the plastic fins laying around and after looking underneath I see it was the fan. I don't know why but it's not covered to protect it especially being made of plastic and where it's located. Now don't get me wrong because I love my little tractor and it does a great job. The only thing I would change is how top heavy it is. I live on a hill and my property is a hill with a couple of flat spots (lol). This tractor is great and thanks for the video.

[@mikeduarte8635]

I just picked one up for my business very impressed with it

[@oldchevy4x4]

Good deal! Mine is still impressing me... 3 years without an issue 🤞

[@markmceeachern8349]

I have the same tractor. Only issue I had was a leaky piston on of the arms but warranty covered. Now service was telling that the tractors that were.losing the air out of the front tires were all industrial tires. I have turf tires on mine with no issues so far and I'll have 3 years in June.

[@oldchevy4x4]

I'll be at 3 years in May, *knock on wood* I have had no issues at all besides the front tires slowly leaking down. That isn't a big enough problem for me to really worry about... I've told myself I was going to put tubes in them but so far I just put a little air in every so often. Thanks for checking this out and commenting!

[@markmceeachern8349]

@OldChevy4x4 no problem at all. There to many videos about the 125 compared to the other brands so ever little bit helps. I think the ne t attachment I'd get is a bush hog. You said you have a 4 foot and a 5 foot. Would you recommend one over the other operating wise. I know weight wise the 5 foot is heavier but just your thoughts on that regards.

[@oldchevy4x4]

@Mark McEeachern Speaking for torque and hydraulic power the 125 doesn't struggle with a 5ft. I ran it the first year we were here in stuff higher than the hood, but on side hills when the cutter swings side-to-side you really feel it. If my land was flat I wouldn't have went looking for a 4ft cutter, but with hills the stability is worth the smaller cut.

[@markmceeachern8349]

@@oldchevy4x4 alright good to know.

[@scottherrick7531]

Hey Dan. Great to see you enjoying your tractor on your property. Happy Independence Day my Tennessee friend

[@oldchevy4x4]

Happy Independence Day to you my friend... I hope everything's going well for you and yours

[@shovelhead8]

Nice little tractor, Danny. Thank you for the update. Stay safe and stay cool

[@oldchevy4x4]

Thank you, Sean!

[@TheFrogfeeder]

And I’m sending this video to my buddy too, he needs a tractor very soon also..

[@cdunning6988]

Good to hear from ya buddy! My dad looked into these bc of your video but the dealership didn’t seem to have enough info or service so we are trying a 26hp kioti but we watched your intro video for this tractor several times take care!

[@oldchevy4x4]

Color doesn't matter as much as dealer support does... all brands have good and bad dealers, Finding a good local dealer no matter which brand is the best advice I can give. Thanks for stopping by bud!

[@catfishredneck88]

well thats a good thing. sounds like its a keeper.

[@oldchevy4x4]

It's been hanging in there!

[@danslawncare8594]

I have a 125 . I put 2.5 once wheel spacers on the back and it made a big difference.

[@oldchevy4x4]

I've looked at spacers but haven't bit the bullet for a set.

[@PAPATexas]

Sounds like a good tractor, I am sure it is Clyde approved! Good info.

[@oldchevy4x4]

Clyde would like it better if it had a buddy seat lol. Thanks for stopping by, PAPA

[@TheFrogfeeder]

I think it was me that asked for the updat huh? Thanks for it! Imma get one this week or next

[@oldchevy4x4]

Indeed it was you. Thanks for the nudge I needed to make this vid!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Good new bud , I would like a cab , air , heat and siriusxm radio on my next tractor but I think I'm only dreaming :) Take Care 👍

[@oldchevy4x4]

Oh buddy... a cab with air would be so nice down here right now!

[@PAPATexas]

lol Steve

[@CalvinsCorner72]

Heat update. Wish I had one. I sure could use it.

[@oldchevy4x4]

Thanks Calvin!

[@426superbee4]

I like to trade my 555c Ford for a newer and small one. But its paid for! 👍 That makes it very hard to get rid of 🤣 Its really to big for what i use. But them big pine trees is no problem to move, 👍 with that big rascal > It can pickup a full size Cadillac and haul it off

[@oldchevy4x4]

A lifetime ago I ran an older triple nickel... that thing was a digging machine for sure! I don't think it had a single pin or hole left that were actually round... but it sure could move dirt!

[@426superbee4]

@@oldchevy4x4 a work horse for sure

[@gple87]

My favorite option is the 12ga mounted to it.

[@oldchevy4x4]

I'm a light weight... it's a 20 LOL

[@charleschapman2428]

​@@oldchevy4x4 Number 4 buck is nothing to sneeze at in a 20, thanks for the video.

[@KelseyGustafson]

Same cooling fan issue with Kubota too.

[@1997cr80r]

Awesome to see some content from ya I need to do some myself. That looks like a very stout little tractor very cool to hear you haven't had any issues with it! I work at a gravel pit I have for almost 8 years when you said it28 loader I'm curious if you run/maintain equipment for a living too?

[@oldchevy4x4]

In a former life I operated and maintained equipment... these days I make commercial refrigeration and babysit adults in a factory LoL. Thanks for checking this out bud!

[@charliesmith9528]

Trying to decide to buy a LS mt125 or ls mt223s...its about a 4000 difference in models with backhoes..i fear if i buy smaller one i will wish i had bought 223s,,only difference is frame and tires are larger on m223,,glad youre enjoying it,,

[@oldchevy4x4]

The property we had at time of purchase required a sub compact. If I were to buy another where I live now it would definitely be a larger tractor. I am still very satisfied with my 125 and plan on keeping it for a long time, but there's been times where a larger/ heavier machine would have been nice.

[@426superbee4]

Did you get a set of clamp on forks for the front bucket YET? he hee its a must to own some. They work excellent

[@oldchevy4x4]

I didn't buy clamp on forks, but I did make a set. I use them all the time!

[@426superbee4]

@@oldchevy4x4 cool i use the heck out of mine as well 👍 i grab a pallet put my nephew on it, with a chain saw. to trim trees I pay him good to help me

[@oldchevy4x4]

@@426superbee4 I've got a cage that was around one of those 250 gallon containers (totes) that I cut down so I can stand in. To help the Mrs with Christmas lights 🤣🤣

[@426superbee4]

@@oldchevy4x4 That even safer 👍

[@oldchevy4x4]

@@426superbee4 well the truth is I'm skeered of heights... I needed something I could stand on and hold on to too lol

[@MrJohndeere3720]

nice :)

[@oldchevy4x4]

Thank you Sir

[@MrJohndeere3720]

@@oldchevy4x4 ur welcome :)

[@johnl563]

Is anyone running a 5 ft rear blade on this size? A mechanic at the LS dealer said to stick with a 4 ft rear blade, but nobody has them in stock. Plenty of 5 ft blades though.

[@danslawncare8594]

Put wheel spacers on it

[@oldchevy4x4]

I've seen other people using them, but I really don't have a need for spacers.

[@zachgray319]

Still have the mt125? Hows ur review now?

[@oldchevy4x4]

I do have it, no issues to speak of. I'm still impressed by the capability for as small of a machine as it is.

[@ds77sstx27]

Did you make the skid plate, or buy it?

[@oldchevy4x4]

I made it from 10 gauge stainless.

[@JohnBraman413]

what size metal did you use for fan protection?

[@oldchevy4x4]

It's 12.25" wide x 13" long with a 25* brake 1.5" off the end.