Comparison New kubota 23s vs new ls scut tlb

[mile9c1]

The LS website says the Loader Lift Capacity is 886 lbs (I literally just copied and pasted direct from their website). Is the 1,005 pound figure with no bucket?

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

The LS website says the Loader Lift Capacity is 886 lbs (I literally just copied and pasted direct from their website). Is the 1,005 pound figure with no bucket?

I got the spec from the LL1100 owners manual. Here is a photo of the specs. Not sure how they measure it

 

[mile9c1]

Thanks. Hey how does your steer? I could only find one video of an MT125 and it wasn't running or moving. But in the comments someone posted a video of a larger LS that didn't like to steer to the left.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Thanks. Hey how does your steer? I could only find one video of an MT125 and it wasn't running or moving. But in the comments someone posted a video of a larger LS that didn't like to steer to the left.

No problems left or right. Even with the bucket loaded (right now being loaded w/ 1 1/2" to 2 1/2" Rock) bulging up the top of the bucket, (my guess is 400-500 lbs), it will steer using 2 fingers. It's so easy to turn, I'm going to get one of the "spin" steering knobs. My guess at the turning radius is about 8'. Will track where ever you set the steering at, even over rough terrain

 

[mile9c1]

There must be some differences, based on the info I have. The 1025R has a 68 cu/in 23.9 HP Yanmar, the MT125 has a 77 cu/in 24.7 HP Yanmar.

Sorry I was looking at the tractor data website and it listed the 1025R at 77 cubic inches. So the 1025R engine is smaller, but they are both Yanmar "3TNV80F" models. So I'd guess they are very similar.

 

[dalola]

Trying to update all my related posts.... I bought a BX2380 today! (well, kind of, don't have it yet..)

Found a dealer who was really discounting, ended up only $200 more than the LS, so I jumped on it. I had driven the MT125 earlier in the day, and was impressed with it's robustness. But, it had a bit of an "unpolished" feel, little nit picky things, for example, the way the rear upper 3pt arm is secured, very clunky. The loader detaching was a bit more awkward, tho certainly not difficult. And the oil drain situation is just unacceptable. (The dealer did tell me LS is aware of the problem, and is working on a fix, which will apply under warranty to in-service units, so that's a good thing!) Had my competitor price points not changed, I may very well have gone with it. But, I'm super happy getting the unit I really wanted, at a great price.

 

[Code54]

Congrats on the new machine!

 

[AxleHub]

Trying to update all my related posts.... I bought a BX2380 today! (well, kind of, don't have it yet..)

Found a dealer who was really discounting, ended up only $200 more than the LS, so I jumped on it. I had driven the MT125 earlier in the day, and was impressed with it's robustness. But, it had a bit of an "unpolished" feel, little nit picky things, for example, the way the rear upper 3pt arm is secured, very clunky. The loader detaching was a bit more awkward, tho certainly not difficult. And the oil drain situation is just unacceptable. (The dealer did tell me LS is aware of the problem, and is working on a fix, which will apply under warranty to in-service units, so that's a good thing!) Had my competitor price points not changed, I may very well have gone with it. But, I'm super happy getting the unit I really wanted, at a great price.

Just curious why the bx2380 instead of the b2680 ?

 

[dalola]

Just curious why the bx2380 instead of the b2680 ?

The 2380 was the best *value* for me. The extra couple HP of the 2680 comes at quite a price, and I don't think I need the extra HP anyway. Both are otherwise identical.