LS Tractor

[RL338]

Today I decided on a new tractor , a LS MT357 with the PowerClutch. I was looking for something bigger than my 2 JDs and with a cab. Plan is to pick it up Saturday morning weather depended. The tires will be switch out to the newer R14 instead of the R4 that are on there.
Kinda looking forward to next winter and not freezing my rear off plowing snow

 

[JD338]

Today I decided on a new tractor , a LS MT357 with the PowerClutch. I was looking for something bigger than my 2 JDs and with a cab. Plan is to pick it up Saturday morning weather depended. The tires will be switch out to the newer R14 instead of the R4 that are on there.
Kinda looking forward to next winter and not freezing my rear off plowing snow
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Congrats Rick. You are going to love your new LS tractor

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[salmonchaser]

Today I decided on a new tractor , a LS MT357 with the PowerClutch. I was looking for something bigger than my 2 JDs and with a cab. Plan is to pick it up Saturday morning weather depended. The tires will be switch out to the newer R14 instead of the R4 that are on there.
Kinda looking forward to next winter and not freezing my rear off plowing snow
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Nice

 

[salmonchaser]

I really want to get rid of my Kabota. I've more lost time with that damn thing than I did with Evinrude outboards.

 

[Blkram]

I for one can tell you how much I appreciated having a heated cab for plowing snow in the winter!

I loved my Kabota! But it was a larger tractor as a 75 hp model. Only had a few minor repair issues while I had it for 8 years, which were not surprising in nature.

 

[JD338]

I really want to get rid of my Kabota. I've more lost time with that damn thing than I did with Evinrude outboards.

Take a look at LS. They are the parent company of New Holland.

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[RL338]

I for one can tell you how much I appreciated having a heated cab for plowing snow in the winter!

Amen

 

[jimbires]

I really want to get rid of my Kabota. I've more lost time with that damn thing than I did with Evinrude outboards.

this surprises me . I guess you can get a bad one in anything .

 

[salmonchaser]

Ours is the first generation with the regeneration system. Kubota was forced to do a recall on the system after the warranty period. Most dealers won’t tell you it’s out there. As the original system started to fail we had to call Mechanics to get us up and running. They took us through the steps, yep thats what we did. On board computers confirmed we did what we were supposed to do. Spent a couple of grande before we learned the dealer should have replaced the system at no charge. I’ve also lost two weeks each of the last two summers waiting on parts, but that’s more an issue with our local dealer.
Last summer I had to rent a tractor while mine sat. It sure wasn’t a Kubota. while mine was still down I headed to Montana for a two day fishing trip with a buddy. Stopped at a Kubota shop in the twin falls Idaho area. When I came back through a couple of days later he had the part for me. The real issue is not likely Kubota et all, it’s the model (3350) in conjunction with our local dealer. As I vent through my first cup of coffee my issue really is more with our local shop and the model year.
Big Green next time!

 

[RememberBaker]

I just have a small JD compact tractor but I wish that I’d gotten a cab when I bought it! That LS looks great.

 

[jimbires]

Ours is the first generation with the regeneration system. Kubota was forced to do a recall on the system after the warranty period. Most dealers won’t tell you it’s out there. As the original system started to fail we had to call Mechanics to get us up and running. They took us through the steps, yep thats what we did. On board computers confirmed we did what we were supposed to do. Spent a couple of grande before we learned the dealer should have replaced the system at no charge. I’ve also lost two weeks each of the last two summers waiting on parts, but that’s more an issue with our local dealer.
Last summer I had to rent a tractor while mine sat. It sure wasn’t a Kubota. while mine was still down I headed to Montana for a two day fishing trip with a buddy. Stopped at a Kubota shop in the twin falls Idaho area. When I came back through a couple of days later he had the part for me. The real issue is not likely Kubota et all, it’s the model (3350) in conjunction with our local dealer. As I vent through my first cup of coffee my issue really is more with our local shop and the model year.
Big Green next time!

I forget about the emissions stuff making it's way into off road .

 

[wvbuckbuster]

That LS looks good and right color as my son in law would say, he's a New Holland man who doesn't like John Deere for some reason. I wear a John Deere cap just to pick at him

 

[JD338]

I’ve got a LS MT352 and it’s a great tractor. The 52 hp is more than enough for my needs and hasn’t let me down. The 72” grapple makes clean ups and moving brush and logs easy work. The flail mower keeps food plots mowed and trails in the woods are manicured. I’ve got a tiller for vegetable, native grass /wildflower gardens and food plots. The box blade initially got a lot of use fixing up the logging roads in the back and maintaining the driveway but the driveway is now asphalt so there’s not much use for it these days. Pallet forks and a stump bucket are also in my arsenal of implements. I’ve got 500 hours on it now and has certainly helped with our plans for continuous improvement.

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[RL338]

That LS looks good and right color as my son in law would say, he's a New Holland man who doesn't like John Deere for some reason. I wear a John Deere cap just to pick at him

I do have 2 JD 790s , 1 of which will be going down the road. I also have a Ford 871 I use for food plot work and odds and ends. Then there is my Versatile 145 for field work.

 

[jimbires]

a guy can do a lot with a tractor . I have a L2500 Kubota with a front bucket and a 7 1/2 ' backhoe . it's done a lot , considering it's a home owners machine . I'd be lost without it . I have to rebuild one cylinder on the backhoe dipper stick , it's bypassing internally . I've never had any repairs to the tractor , but I have had to do repairs to the bucket and hoe . talking about parts prices . I had a dash light burn out in the Temp gauge . I wanted it to work . I couldn't buy a bulb in town from one of the auto parts stores , I had to order it from Kubota . the bulb is the size of a flashlight bulb . the bulb was right at $30.00 . this would be about 6 or 8 years ago .

 

[salmonchaser]

It is amazing how much work you can do with a small tractor…..now that mine has been through everything in the regeneration system I can keep it running. $ tractors, I’m jealous!

 

[RememberBaker]

Once you have a tractor you can always find something to do with it. I’ve got a front loader, pallet forks, tiller, front snowblower, belly mower, rear blade, brush hog and I think that’s it. I’ve never touched a wheel barrow since I’ve had it. If I had it to do over I’d add a cab and backhoe.

 

[RL338]

a guy can do a lot with a tractor . I have a L2500 Kubota with a front bucket and a 7 1/2 ' backhoe . it's done a lot , considering it's a home owners machine .

I do have an Arps 90 backhoe that mounts to my 871 Ford. I agree that it’s a very handy attachment to have around.

 

[JD338]

That would sure come in handy here

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