Overview
An owner's multi-year retrospective after putting 170 hours on an LS MT122 with loader, backhoe, and belly mower. The distinctive angle is a direct price comparison against the John Deere 1023 and Kubota BX23, with specific purchase prices cited and a running-cost argument for the LS. Also covers the one real-world reliability issue encountered and thoughts on dealer importance over brand loyalty. Best for shoppers actively weighing these three compact tractors on value.
An owner-operator reflecting on their own purchase decision and years of use, with no apparent dealer or brand affiliation evident from the transcript.
LS Tractor MT122
- PTO horsepower
- 15 hp
- Loader lift capacity
- 1,960 lbs.
- 3-point lift capacity
- 970 lbs. (At 24 in: 728)
- Hydraulic flow
- 4.6 gpm
