New tractor!

LS Tractor Owner · May 5, 2019

Finally got confirmation from the dealer that my new 2019 XG3025 will ship out tomorrow! I should have it sometime on Tuesday. New updated LL3300 loader, backhoe, 2 rear remotes, heavy boxblade w/ tilt rear blade, and a heavy PHD. The anticipation is now really setting in! I'll post pics when she gets here!

jbrumberg · May 5, 2019

Congratulations!!! Looking forward to the pics.

Thomas · May 5, 2019

Big congrats :thumbsup: hope Tuesday here in blink of eye for you.

void777 · May 5, 2019

Congrats on the new xg3025

jaydee325 · May 5, 2019

Good news! Hope your new XG3025 is as solid for you as my R3039H has been for me.

LS Tractor Owner · May 5, 2019

Thanks for all the well wishes! I'll post pics as soon as I can!

LS Tractor Owner · May 6, 2019

Well, no tractor coming at least for a few more days....dealer called and said the shipper cancelled an hour before he was supposed to show up! Won't happen now until the end of the week.....

Diggin It · May 6, 2019

Road Trip!!!

LS Tractor Owner · May 7, 2019

When I was shopping, another dealer was putting together a package with a trailer. Delivery would have been $1,000, half of that if I met him halfway (260 miles). The dealer I purchased from discounted the tractor even further then included /added delivery at a lesser cost even though it was further (also splitting the cost).

I definitely have thought about a road trip, but it would be about 22 hours of driving (RT), + layover costs, + fuel costs, + trying to get the delivery charge refunded. Due to other reasons, not able to do all that right now. It definitely would be fun if I could!

LS Tractor Owner · May 10, 2019

Well it finally got here! Of course it was pouring rain when it showed up, then started snowing, then back to rain. After waiting for the delivery, now I won't get to be on it for a few days until it dries out! Here's a few pics...

jbrumberg · May 11, 2019

Nice looking rig!!!!!

void777 · May 11, 2019

Very nice rig don't worry now sing (tomorrow the sun will come out tomorrow).

rbstern · May 12, 2019

Happy New Tractor Day!

Looking4new · May 12, 2019

That is one good looking tractor, up close. I think the dealer forgot to put the cab on it though.

Jchonline · May 12, 2019

Very nice. Enjoy the new machine.

Diggin It · May 12, 2019

Li'l Blue guy grew up.

LS Tractor Owner · May 12, 2019

Diggin It said:
Li'l Blue guy grew up.

LOL:thumbsup: yes it did! Thanks.

chas0218 · Sep 3, 2019

LS mt125 owner said:
LOL:thumbsup: yes it did! Thanks.

I see you have had the tractor a few months, how is it treating you? I have been looking at all different models and brands but keep coming back to this one. Does it act like a 25hp tractor or bigger? How is the backhoe? Is it strong or worth just getting an aftermarket? Any buyer remorse for bigger tractor?

LS Tractor Owner · Sep 4, 2019

chas0218 said:
I see you have had the tractor a few months, how is it treating you? I have been looking at all different models and brands but keep coming back to this one. Does it act like a 25hp tractor or bigger? How is the backhoe? Is it strong or worth just getting an aftermarket? Any buyer remorse for bigger tractor?

It definitely is not acting like a 25hp! Seems like a much larger tractor. The hydraulics are very strong, the pump puts out 12.6 gal/ min., so no lag or struggle with the loader. The BH is also definitely stronger than the MT125. I would not get an aftermarket hoe, the factory one has the subframe assembly and with the strength of the BH, it really needs it. Overall, the tractor has exceeded my expectations. So far, no problems at all. In a couple of weeks or so, I'm going to grade a pad for a garage, then dig the footers. I'll post pics when it happens.

chas0218 · Sep 5, 2019

Good to hear, I have been back and forth as to whether a 25hp will be enough for my needs. I grew up running an old Ford 4000 and Kubota L3200 (not sure if it was a 3200 or 3800), then a bunch of other tractors but never anything smaller than 30hp. I can't afford a newer 35 or bigger hp tractor nor do I think my property will allow something with a larger foot print. Basically I will be using for digging drainage around our 40 acre 100% wooded/brush property, doing firewood, and brush removal. Hualing and moving dirt rocks basically everything I would do by wheel barrow and shovel will be done by the tractor if possible. I will be building a barn in the near future and figure the 3025 would be the perfect tractor to help me in the process. Also If I went with a bigger tractor I would have to buy used as $23,000 is about the most I can spend on the TLB package.

Did you get HST or Gear and did you compare other brands to the xg3025? I'm trying to figure out if the Yanmar 424 or Branson 2510/2400 are equivalent tractors. I like the Branson being it is a full metal tractor and the Yanmar dealer is right down the street. There are 2 LS dealers about 40 minutes from me and would be able to transport the tractor if need be. It is really hard to compare them without having them all side by side.