Why did you buy LS?

[papachaz]

I watched every review video I could find before buying. To validate the research I'd already done. The specs are just better than all the same size by the competitors, and lower price. My two main reasons for buying

 

[Doofy]

Because the Wife said "You've worked hard all your life so buy exactly what you want"...and I did. No regrets.

 

[alexsbuddy]

I did fairly extensive research; internet, you tube, forums, test drives, brochures, comparisons with other brands, talked to other owners, talked to dealer, etc... Spent a couple of months doing my research. It all played a part in my decision. Reliability, dealer support, price/value, features, performance, fit and finish, ease of maintenance, and ergonomics were all considerations. In the end, LS was the best fit for what I wanted and needed. I chose the XG3037 with dual remotes and rear work light and am very happy with my decision. 680 plus hours and still love every hour in the seat.

 

[alexsbuddy]

I should have added...I first became aware of LS when I passed a LS dealer and noticed the tractors. Thought the tractors looked great and decided to add LS to my research list.

 

[Doofy]

I bought sight unseen over the phone. I reached out to John Deere and Kubota and received lukewarm responses and total uninterest from both. My LS Dealer answered all my questions, sent brochures and videos of what he could offer. I was impressed and said bring it out. He delivered it at no charge 125 miles thru the mountains.

Last night, he drove thru the worse blizzard of the year to do a computer software upgrade and to drop off my new Erskine 48" Pallet Forks, again at no charge.

I have also bought all my attachments from him and have been impressed with every one of them.

 

[Nate71]

I came across them randomly while visiting an uncle in WI. My son & I went for breakfast & passed a dealership. He's 4 and wanted to sit on one of those blue tractor he saw out the window. I'd been researching for a while, and the local John Deere and Kabota dealer both had already delivered tractors to my property to demo. I had priced those two brands, plus Mahindra & the New Holland dealer which is in my home town. My uncle explained to me that the LS was the exact same tractor as the new Holland. Built in the same place, with a lot of the same features, the same engine, just a different loader. That peeked my interest. I went home and straight to the new Holland dealer. From what I could tell he was right. That started my research over again. And the Internet, and YouTube videos, where an important part of that.
In the end I bought the LS, and had it delivered to my place (200 miles) for far less than the equivalent NH. And WAY less than the JD, Kubota.

 

[Diggin It]

My uncle explained to me that the LS was the exact same tractor as the new Holland. Built in the same place, with a lot of the same features, the same engine, just a different loader. That peeked my interest.

Next time you go to an NH dealer, look at the same size machine you have and you'll probably see an LS Mtron tag on it somewhere. LS makes many of the NH units with the biggest difference being the shade of paint.

 

[rgr33]

Prior to deciding a new tractor was needed, I was using a 1985 JD 950, which I still have and use. As the local JD dealer sold out to a mega dealer, and my long time sales guy retired, I thought I would most likely go Kubota this time. The price and the sales team changed my mind pretty quickly. That in no indictment of either brand, love them both, just wasn’t feeling it with the the sales teams that work there.

Started reading up on other brands on this web site, and after trying out Branson, case, NH, Mahindra etc, I narrowed it down to Kioti, and LS. I liked them both a lot, and still do. I just happened to be on the LS lot of a new dealer, who really wanted to sell a machine that day, as he had a large supply on his lot. He made me a sweet offer I could not refuse, and I bought a g3033h.

That was in 2012, and since that time, this tractor, a tier 3, has never been back to the shop, nor ever had an issue of any kind. I did end up replacing the crappy seat with a suspension seat after a few weeks of enduring the jolts though.
I don’t have any desire for a new tractor these days, but if I did, I would again start the search with the Kioti and LS dealer

 

[hks003]

Rgr33, do you have a link to the seat you got? I suspect it'd fit my g3038 as well.

 

[DeN4VQ]

You are the reason I bought an LS MT125! I saw you doing tasks on Youtube that I wanted to be able to do. Your video's convinced me that it was a good machine.
I also really appreciate your videos on things not to do and safety related matters. Never owned a tractor before and I am 70++++ so do not need to get hurt.
Also your maintenance videos are great - I should be able to do a lot myself.