LS 25hp

sdiver78 · May 19, 2014

Hello. New here, first post, been lurking and reading for a while. Great information here for would be new tractor owner.

Been pricing the LS 2023h and 3033h, dealer mentioned a new 25hp model (guessing something like j2025h) is coming soon. Anyone heard of this, any info, pricing, etc?

Thanks.

George2615 · May 19, 2014

Welcome to TBN..

Haven't seen any pricing on a J2025H yet but a local dealer here has a J2030H (27HP) package with a loader, 60" mid mount mower and a 50" snow blower for $18,999.

Blstr88 · May 19, 2014

J2023H = $13,700
J2030H = $14,500

Near me anyway (New England). The J2025 will probably be somewhere in between? Im planning to get a J2023 very soon but if the 2025 shows up before I buy I'd swing for that. The LS dealer near me told me the 2025 will replace the 2023 and 2030 because its as big as they can make without having to go to Tier 4 emissions (25HP max)

sdiver78 · May 19, 2014

Hello George, thanks for the info.

I know the j2030h is being discontinued, assuming that's where the j2025h is coming in. In the J series, would have to go with a j2023h today given the higher FEL lift and hydro pump rates over the j2030h.

Basically wondering if the j2025h will be more improved over the j2023h or the exact same but with more a few more ponies (hp).

sdiver78 · May 19, 2014

That seems to be the case with all the sub-compacts I've been researching (JD, Kobota, LS, TYM); all migrating to that 24.5/25hp range so they don't have to go to the Tier 4 emissions. Makes sense.

windcatcher · May 19, 2014

When I was at the LS tractor factory April 17th this year, I asked this very question. Was told to look for the J2025H around July or August. Don't know about the pricing, but the tractor is in existence and they don't want bring it to the US until all the 2030 & 2020's are gone.

They do not want to end up with a bunch of surplus tractors on their hands that have been superseded by the newer designs.

Bob77064 · May 19, 2014

Welcome sdiver78

PoorPlowboy · May 19, 2014

sdiver78 said:
That seems to be the case with all the sub-compacts I've been researching (JD, Kobota, LS, TYM); all migrating to that 24.5/25hp range so they don't have to go to the Tier 4 emissions. Makes sense.

In a year or two we will be here discussing who makes the strongest 24 or 25hp engine. I won't be surprised if the larger market players simply down rate (on paper) their existing 30-34hp offerings.

The CUT market is lucrative...

arnoldziffel · Oct 21, 2014

Are J2025h machines in production?

If so, any real world purchase prices to report?

Thanks.

GManBart · Oct 22, 2014

The local dealer has them on the lot, and will usually beat their listed price by a few hundred dollars. I wouldn't buy from these clowns (again), but their prices are decent.

LS XJ2025 tractor loader, 4wd

BLUE ME · Oct 22, 2014

This is what they look like.
Grab a 2014 2023 h
Probable get the best deal.

Cheers.

bigcut · Oct 22, 2014

Blue,
Looks great. Any assessment on performance, i.e., FEL, BH, etc. Any surprises ?
John

arnoldziffel · Oct 22, 2014

I see the model is called an XJ2025h not a J2025h.

A dealer I telephoned yesterday looking for a J2023H encouraged me to consider the J2025H. The "office manager" claimed that this was a special model built for only a short term this past spring.

I was told this special was a "leftover" and that it is no longer in production. ??

Olympus · Oct 23, 2014

Other than a suspension seat, what else does the 2025 have over the 2023 to justify the price increase? Suspension seat is nice, but on a machine this small there's really no need.

BLUE ME · Oct 23, 2014

bigcut said:
Blue,
Looks great. Any assessment on performance, i.e., FEL, BH, etc. Any surprises ?
John

I am completely satisfied with this machine.
I usually run between 1600 and 1800 rpms with more than enough power.
This machine sips fuel.
Cheers.

tcreeley · Oct 23, 2014

Nice tractor!

the whispering oaks farm · Oct 26, 2014

the xj2025H is listed on the LS website so I wouldn't think it is a temp model. It seems to be part of there regular production run and this is the new updated web page. Just my 2 cents worth.

amarsh64 · Oct 26, 2014

This honey is sitting at Patterson Sales and Service in Dieppe New Brunswick , So they are around !

scodyw · Jun 8, 2015

I know this is a few months old, but I wanted to throw in my 2 cents worth.

The xj2025 and xj2025h are the new versions, with the tier 4 engine.
The J2023H and J2025H are the previous models and had the tier 3 engines.

I have a J2023H, and I am happy with it. I did a lot of research before buying it, and it is slightly large than most company's entry level tractor, but for the same price, and in some cases less.