New LS Sub-Compact

VeRV77 · Jul 8, 2017

That makes sense to me about the bucket width. I bet if these tractors get even more popular they'll make some new quick attach standard just for SCUTs.

ThirdMan · Jul 8, 2017

Cataclysm said:
My BIL just bought the LS XJ2025 about 1 week ago and it does have the ssqa. The LS MT125 will not have it because the bucket isn't wide enough to fit the ssqa.

The Kubota bx80 series offers SSQA and has a 48“ bucket. The MT125 has a 50“ bucket. The manufacturer has shown pictures and video with a version with SSQA. Why are you so sure it can't?

LS Tractor Owner · Jul 8, 2017

VeRV77 said:
LS mt125 owner, your pictures of the new house lot, trenches, etc. are pretty amazing. Been looking at the XJ's but now the MT is on my list as well for a test drive. I'm positive I'd buy an LS MT over a Kubota BX25. I'm curious, did your dealer have an SSQA option for the FEL? That's one thing that I really like about the XJ.

When I asked the dealer about a SSQA option, they were not available as of early April when my tractor was assembled. They are supposed to come out later this year. The dealer did say that a xj2025 would fit. Not sure if this was true as I did not pursue getting one. I went to the local kubota dealer last week to pick up some hydro fluid, saw a new BX25. Still very glad I got the MT125.

ThirdMan · Jul 15, 2017

RCO has put up the MT125 manual. Direct link : http://www.rcotractor.com/ls tractor manuals/MT 125 OP Manual.pdf

Joe Deertay · Aug 11, 2017

ThirdMan said:
RCO has put up the MT125 manual. Direct link : http://www.rcotractor.com/ls tractor manuals/MT 125 OP Manual.pdf

What type of hst cooler does the mt 125 use

LS Tractor Owner · Aug 13, 2017

Joe Deertay said:
What type of hst cooler does the mt 125 use

It is fan cooled. There is a small fan mounted midpoint in front of the HST.

rider7767 · Sep 20, 2017

LS mt125 owner said:
When I asked the dealer about a SSQA option, they were not available as of early April when my tractor was assembled. They are supposed to come out later this year. The dealer did say that a xj2025 would fit. Not sure if this was true as I did not pursue getting one. I went to the local kubota dealer last week to pick up some hydro fluid, saw a new BX25. Still very glad I got the MT125.

I will be buying the LS MT125 TLB with MMM in the next two weeks. I contacted customer service about the quick attach loader mount and I was told it will be dropped all together. The representative told me, it was deemed the tractor would loose to much lift capacity by moving the load forward just a few inches, plus the extra weight of the adapter. Kubota has this same problem with the new BX. The BX can only lift 423 lbs to full lift with the quick attach loader.

ThirdMan · Sep 20, 2017

rider7767 said:
I will be buying the LS MT125 TLB with MMM in the next two weeks. I contacted customer service about the quick attach loader mount and I was told it will be dropped all together. The representative told me, it was deemed the tractor would loose to much lift capacity by moving the load forward just a few inches, plus the extra weight of the adapter. Kubota has this same problem with the new BX. It can only lift 423 lbs to full lift with the quick attach loader.

Glad to hear some response, thanks for the information. I do wish they would not publish two different numbers for the FEL lift capacity.

Rool · Sep 21, 2017

rider7767 said:
I will be buying the LS MT125 TLB with MMM in the next two weeks. I contacted customer service about the quick attach loader mount and I was told it will be dropped all together. The representative told me, it was deemed the tractor would loose to much lift capacity by moving the load forward just a few inches, plus the extra weight of the adapter. Kubota has this same problem with the new BX. The BX can only lift 423 lbs to full lift with the quick attach loader.

I just found out the same information today! You got the more comprehensive answer though.

DaveNJ · Sep 22, 2017

rider7767 said:
I will be buying the LS MT125 TLB with MMM in the next two weeks. I contacted customer service about the quick attach loader mount and I was told it will be dropped all together. The representative told me, it was deemed the tractor would loose to much lift capacity by moving the load forward just a few inches, plus the extra weight of the adapter. Kubota has this same problem with the new BX. The BX can only lift 423 lbs to full lift with the quick attach loader.

That makes sense. My XJ2025 came standard with SSQA and I like it but have sometimes felt that while operating lifting power might be somewhat compromised. Can't beat the SSQA when changing from loader bucket to grapple though!