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Read articles →This is a hands-on DIY fix, not a review: an LS MT125 owner (with factory backhoe) tackles the tractor's awkward three-point hitch design, which requires pulling a tire and sliding a long rod to install. Using a lathe, Tractor Supply clevis pins, and spare three-point hitch parts, he re-engineers the linkage to mimic a John Deere 1 Series setup. Best for MT125/backhoe owners frustrated with hitch swaps, not general shoppers.
An owner-operator sharing a homemade fabrication fix based on his own frustration with the MT125's hitch, openly comparing it to his prior John Deere experience.
| LS Tractor MT125 | John Deere 1025R | |
|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 17.2 hp | 17.2 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | LL1101: 1,960 lb; LL1100: 2,083 lb (at pivot pin) | Not Published |
| 3-point lift capacity | 970 lb | 1,177 lb |
| Hydraulic flow | 4.6 gpm | 3.5 gpm |
