Just purchased a LS XR4145H cab tractor and sold my Boomer 3040 CVT cab tractor

[durf 700]

I just got done installing my 19.99 dollar radio from walmart... it has AM, FM, MP3, USB and bluetooth!! works good for the money.. George's wire diagram for the radio is still accurate to my 2017 XR4145H.(thanks for the link to your radio info) The speakers are not bad as long as I turn the bass down to negative 5. I might tinker a bit and look for an affordable set of upgraded speakers for it. I was mainly concerned with being able to link my phone to the bluetooth for the hands free calling and so the phone rings through the speakers if i'm working with the radio on. It will do the job for now.. worst case scenario is i'm out my 20 bucks.

 

[Warsign]

Durf 700, are you still satisfied with your XR4145H? Any issues to speak of?

 

[durf 700]

I absolutely am very happy with my LS XR4145H! much more lift capacity vs New Holland same size .. and if you go and look at new New Holland compact tractors they are the same basic tractor both built by LS. I like the LS engine better than New Holland since it regens every 50 hours..vs new holland every 5 hours or so. the only thing you give up is a little visibility with the loader which is only an issue with forks for me. However the lift capacity that I gain is much more valuable. I can unload a Ton of coal with my tires being loaded and rear weight bar I made. my New holland wouldnt even come close!

for the 7,000 dollars plus in savings I am very happy. I have had no issues and have 64 hours on my tractor now. I have brush hogged for 8 hours straight, done several hours of loader work and also many hours of plowing.. LS seems to be heavier with the loader style on it which I like.