2023 or 2030?

jacob59 · Jun 17, 2014

Gary in NJ said:
On a daily use basis, you'll never miss the 5hp advantage of the 2030 over the 2023, but you'll always notice (and regret) the difference in the pedals.

Go with the J2023 and be happy every time your toes touch the controls.

I got a 2030 for the extra hp. The single pedal works fine for me. No issues.
Jack

Blstr88 · Jun 17, 2014

jacob59 said:
My 2030 is 50" wide at the rear wheel base. Industrial tires. Loader bucket is 52". Just hauled mine.
Jack

Thanks! I think Im going to shop around for a dual axle trailer, so that 4'8" wide one is a no-go...good to know the actual width though, thanks!

jacob59 · Jun 18, 2014

Blstr88 said:
Thanks! I think Im going to shop around for a dual axle trailer, so that 4'8" wide one is a no-go...good to know the actual width though, thanks!

Yeah, thats probably a good decision. Your tractor with the loader weighs around 2100lbs. A 3000lb trailer works for short hauls. Getting trailer brakes would be even better.
Jack

antlers125 · Jun 19, 2014

The total weight for the J2023 is 2600lbs. w/o loaded tires. Here is a break down: Tractor-1565lbs
Loader- 938lbs
Fluids-100lbs
With loaded tires w/Rimguard add 320lbs. Total is 2900lbs.

Blstr88 · Jun 25, 2014

Sorry for the crappy pictures...Ill take some more next month. We're moving to our new property at the end of July (26 acres) so Ill have plenty of opportunity to take pictures of the little LS out in the wild. Here she is for now:

Bought that 3 point carry-all from Tractor Supply and built a little deck on it...Im planning to build up 3 sides for it too and use it as a sort of "ballast box" as well as just a way to carry some tools/things around the property.

Need to get a grader (1200' driveway) and a bush hog as well...hoping to find them used on craigslist.

Olympus · Jun 25, 2014

Looking good!

vacman · Feb 17, 2015

scodyw said:
For a snow plow, I had a skid steer quick attach put on the loader, because it is a lot less expensive to get a plow for a skid steer then the one for the front of the tractor. It also allows me to use pallet forks, a grapple, and a hay .

Where did you get that SSQA for this machine? Is it off of their larger loaders or did you get this aftermarket? I am considering upgrading to a new tractor this spring and this model sure looks appealing. The one reservation I have was the lack of a quick attach system. (That is the reason I want to change in the first place). Let me know how you did it. Thanks.

John

GManBart · Feb 17, 2015

vacman said:
Where did you get that SSQA for this machine? Is it off of their larger loaders or did you get this aftermarket? I am considering upgrading to a new tractor this spring and this model sure looks appealing. The one reservation I have was the lack of a quick attach system. (That is the reason I want to change in the first place). Let me know how you did it. Thanks.

John

SSQA is option on both the 2030H and 2023H. You can also buy SSQA plates to convert any pin-on FEL to SSQA...they're pretty inexpensive.

vacman · Feb 20, 2015

Thanks Bart. I haven't actually talked to a dealer or seen these in person but it is great if the SSQA is available as an option. I didn't see it anywhere on LS's website and they specifically mention pin on so I thought that was the only factory config. This will put the LS pretty high on my list. Thanks again.

John

GManBart · Feb 20, 2015

vacman said:
Thanks Bart. I haven't actually talked to a dealer or seen these in person but it is great if the SSQA is available as an option. I didn't see it anywhere on LS's website and they specifically mention pin on so I thought that was the only factory config. This will put the LS pretty high on my list. Thanks again.

John

Yeah, it's sort of hidden, but if you go to the webpage for either model, and click on "More Features" scroll down and you'll see they list optional SSQA. I would love to have a bunch more tractors (obviously) but I often think something the size of these J models would be high on my list for everyday tasks!