LS U5030 Gas Tank

[Laurel Hill Man]

Hello everyone, I just joined yesterday as I've enjoyed reading the different informational forums for a few months now. I'm in the process of buying my first tractor and one under consideration is the LS U5030. One thing that I noticed right away on this tractor that I have not paid attention to before in any other model/brand I looked at is the position and material (looks like it's plastic) of the gas tank in the left bottom.
Is this a unique gas tank position/material or are there any other tractors like this. My main concern, particularly in my case where I would be going through a recently logged environment with sticks everywhere, is that something hits up as a tire weights on it causing damage to the gas tank.
Any thoughts or enlightment?
Forgive me if I placed this question in the wrong place, I'm still trying to familiarized myself with the site.
Thanks LHM

 

[Short Game]

You might want to check out this thread: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/ls-tractors/217801-fuel-tank-leaking.html

 

[Laurel Hill Man]

Thanks, that was good information. I'll go back to the dealer to take a closer look:thumbsup:

 

[Short Game]

A new one should have the modifications if applicable to your model. Increasing the coverage of the skid plate should be easy in any event.

 

[Missouri Pioneer]

I've had no problem with mine.

 

[tmeadows]

I was loking at mine, I think it has the modifaction but I am not real sure. It is a 2011 model year.

 

[Sublifer]

All, I'm pretty sure the issue with the gas tank was limited to the P 7000 series.

 

[ozley]

All, I'm pretty sure the issue with the gas tank was limited to the P 7000 series.

The older 5030 had the same type of tank only smaller I am sure by now the new tanks have been changed it was how the shield was attached to the tank.

 

[Missouri Pioneer]

The older 5030 had the same type of tank only smaller I am sure by now the new tanks have been changed it was how the shield was attached to the tank.

Older being what?

 

[ozley]

Older being what?

2010 and younger birth
Edit: Maybe a dealer could answer that better. I said I am sure but I remember the Pinto.