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    First time plowing with SSQA plow, float mode just digs into the driveway

    I intalled a sched 80 pipe across the edge of my plow blade. I didnt slice it like most do, I just drilled and welded posts through the pipe and attach it to where the skid shoes pin in. That way its easy to remove when I want to scrape the path down more. I've been using this setup for 7...
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    Homemade wooden snowplow - thoughts?

    This is what I use with an older Fisher plow. https://www.palletforks.com/skid-steers/adapter-and-mounting-plates/skid-steer-3-point-attachment-adapter/169200.html
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    Homemade wooden snowplow - thoughts?

    This is what I used to mount my fisher plow to my tractor. Works perfectly. https://www.palletforks.com/skid-steers/adapter-and-mounting-plates/skid-steer-3-point-attachment-adapter/169200.html
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    XR4100 series remote starter install. Completed!

    My XR4140 has a 3 position start switch just like my car. 1) Off Position (Labeled STOP) 2) Accs / Run Position (Labeled Power/Glow Plug) 3) Start Position (Labeled Start). The Remote start system doesn't actually wire to the glow plug, since the "Acc Run position powers the glow plug...
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    HC4140 HST 3rd (high) gear issue Anyone have the same issue?

    Hi guys, I've had the 4140 for about 2 years now but never had the need to use the high gear (3rd) on my HST unit. I went to go help a friend about 1/2 mile away and got out on the open road (flat), put the tractor into high gear (for transport mode) and tried to drive it. It would barely go...
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    Adding Basebord Heat Loop in Garage?? Any thoughts??

    Hi all, I know this may sound weird or stupid, but I just have to ask. I live in Maine and it gets cold in the winter. I have an attached 28'X28' single 22' door well insulated garage attached to my house. I had a tech come and clean my furnace last year, and he asked me if I had ever thought...
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    LS XR4140HC heater vent knocking noise

    Hi all, I'm just checking to see if others are having a knocking sound from the ceiling of your cab when the tractor starts or switching the vents blower selection. I've been having this issue for a few months now. Sounds like it's trying to change the airflow flaps inside the heater, but its...
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    Tractor options for plowing

    I was somewhat in your shoes. I plowed my private road (3/4 mile) for years with beater yards trucks. I got sick of buying/fixing/selling the trucks so I bought a Tractor with a cab. I ended up with a LS 4140HSC. I used one of the 7.5' plows from one of my old trucks and mounted it to a QA...
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    LS 50Hr Service question for XR4100 Series

    Ok... I have a simple question, but I can't find a "complete" answer to. I have a XR4140HC What service is done at the 50hr mark? oil, oil filter, HST filter, grease all the zerks, what am I missing? Thank you, Drew
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    snow blower use questions

    This is my first Winter with my tractor LS 4140HC. I have a 7'6" Diamond plow blade on the front and a 76" Dettson blower on the rear. In the past I've always had "yard trucks" that were not legal to use on public roads because of rust issues. I care for my own private road that is gravel...
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    Snow Equipment Owning/Operating Pictures of your snow weapons

    Go the roof on the carport this weekend as planned. I'm done with it until Spring, then I 'll trim it up and paint a few parts.
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    Plow size

    I use a 7'6" Diamond unit with my Titan 3PT QA on my LS XR4140 unit. Its more than capable. If I had the option again, use the same size plow.
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    Snow Blade mounting a snow blade on a front end loader

    I also grooved my tires. I've been plowing in 2wd
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    Snow Blade mounting a snow blade on a front end loader

    Here are some more pics of my setup
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    Snow Blade mounting a snow blade on a front end loader

    If anyone is looking for some good info on mounting a plow on the front end loader, feel free to ask away. I have looked everywhere and researched a ton of different options. What I have come up with is in my opinion the most useful, cost effective, and easy to find parts. I used this to...
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    Titan QA to 3 PT hitch

    I bought this same unit and use it very often. My most recent use is to attach my Diamond Plow to it.
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    LS Tractor Oil, Gas, & Air Filter Information

    Ok..... So for us that have the newer XR4100 series engines, I've done a ton for searching and cross referencing online. The LS part number for the newer 3cyl turbo engines is 40006986. That cross references to a Case # of MT40006986 which we can get at Messick's for $17 which is for the...
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    Snow Equipment Owning/Operating Pictures of your snow weapons

    XR4140HC 76" Dettson 3pt snowblower and a Diamond 7.5' plow with quick attach plate and rear controls for angle movement. 2.5" pipe attached to the skid shoe mounts on the plow for quick removal.
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    XR4100 Series Oil Filter numbers ???

    I've searched the entire site, and have not found any real information of non-OEM oil filters for the LS XR4100 series engines. Yes, I search through the "sticky", saw a few questions about it but no REAL answers. Does anyone have any accurate information on what other oil filter can be used...
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    Snow Equipment Owning/Operating Cutting / Groving / Siping R-4 for snow

    Just did my tires too. It was pretty easy. If anyone need to use the tool, contact me, I'm sure we can work something out.
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    XR4140 What type of connector are on the rear remote valvues

    Hi, all I'm placing an order online for custom length hoses for a snow plow project. The side-to-side action of the plow will connect to one of the remote valves sets on the rear of the tractor. The company is asking me what type of quick connector is used. the 3 types they have me were: 1)...
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    XR4100 series remote starter install. Completed!

    I finished installing my remote starter system in my XR4140HC today. I'll be writing up a few notes with wiring locations and color codes for anyone who wants to do the same. I search everywhere on here and couldn't find any real info, so I'll start it. Give me a couple days. Not to bad...
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    Anyone have a LS wiring diagram?

    Hi, and thank you in advance. I'm looking for a wiring diagram for my LS tractor (XR4140HC). I'm sure some of the other models in the 3100 & 4100 series would be the same. Thanks, Drew
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    LS 4140HC wiring diagram. Anyone?

    Hi, new member here. Purchased an LS 4140HC unit and want to wire in a 2-way autostart unit. I have a model that will work in the tractor, just need a valid wiring diagram to make the install MUCH easier. Does anyone happen to have one? I'm sure another LS model that is fairly current...
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