jbrumberg
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- Cummington, MA
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- New Holland TC29DA, John Deere D130
Nice looking rig!!!!!
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void777
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Very nice rig don't worry now sing (tomorrow the sun will come out tomorrow).
Looking4new
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- Apr 8, 2012
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- Northern Ontario, Canada
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- 2012 Kioti CK27HST w/cab
That is one good looking tractor, up close. I think the dealer forgot to put the cab on it though.
Jchonline
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- Feb 19, 2018
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- Red Feather Lakes, CO
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- Kubota L6060, KX040-4, M7060, X1100C, M62(S)
Very nice. Enjoy the new machine.
Diggin It
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Li'l Blue guy grew up.
OP
LS Tractor Owner
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- Edgewood, NM
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- LS XG3025 TLB, Previously MT125 TLB, Craftsman GTS6500
LOL:thumbsup: yes it did! Thanks.
chas0218
Gold Member
I see you have had the tractor a few months, how is it treating you? I have been looking at all different models and brands but keep coming back to this one. Does it act like a 25hp tractor or bigger? How is the backhoe? Is it strong or worth just getting an aftermarket? Any buyer remorse for bigger tractor?
OP
LS Tractor Owner
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- LS XG3025 TLB, Previously MT125 TLB, Craftsman GTS6500
It definitely is not acting like a 25hp! Seems like a much larger tractor. The hydraulics are very strong, the pump puts out 12.6 gal/ min., so no lag or struggle with the loader. The BH is also definitely stronger than the MT125. I would not get an aftermarket hoe, the factory one has the subframe assembly and with the strength of the BH, it really needs it. Overall, the tractor has exceeded my expectations. So far, no problems at all. In a couple of weeks or so, I'm going to grade a pad for a garage, then dig the footers. I'll post pics when it happens.
chas0218
Gold Member
Good to hear, I have been back and forth as to whether a 25hp will be enough for my needs. I grew up running an old Ford 4000 and Kubota L3200 (not sure if it was a 3200 or 3800), then a bunch of other tractors but never anything smaller than 30hp. I can't afford a newer 35 or bigger hp tractor nor do I think my property will allow something with a larger foot print. Basically I will be using for digging drainage around our 40 acre 100% wooded/brush property, doing firewood, and brush removal. Hualing and moving dirt rocks basically everything I would do by wheel barrow and shovel will be done by the tractor if possible. I will be building a barn in the near future and figure the 3025 would be the perfect tractor to help me in the process. Also If I went with a bigger tractor I would have to buy used as $23,000 is about the most I can spend on the TLB package.
Did you get HST or Gear and did you compare other brands to the xg3025? I'm trying to figure out if the Yanmar 424 or Branson 2510/2400 are equivalent tractors. I like the Branson being it is a full metal tractor and the Yanmar dealer is right down the street. There are 2 LS dealers about 40 minutes from me and would be able to transport the tractor if need be. It is really hard to compare them without having them all side by side.
Did you get HST or Gear and did you compare other brands to the xg3025? I'm trying to figure out if the Yanmar 424 or Branson 2510/2400 are equivalent tractors. I like the Branson being it is a full metal tractor and the Yanmar dealer is right down the street. There are 2 LS dealers about 40 minutes from me and would be able to transport the tractor if need be. It is really hard to compare them without having them all side by side.