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Read articles →This is a first-time owner's casual walkthrough of his LS XG3025 after about 30 hours of use, not a technical spec review. He covers why he chose LS over John Deere/Kubota, the bundle (loader, brush hog, trailer), 4WD and hydrostatic transmission preference, fuel tank size, controls layout, and a minor warranty repair on oil seals. Good for first-time buyers weighing a starter compact tractor; skip if you want detailed performance data or implement demos.
Posted by an admitted tractor novice sharing his own ownership experience rather than expert or dealer analysis.
A dealer told him compact tractors under 30 horsepower are all made overseas anyway, so quality is similar, which made him comfortable buying LS instead of a name brand.
He got a bundle with the front-end loader, a brush hog, and a trailer, all included in one price, plus a farm tax benefit.
There was warranty or recall work on the oil seals. The dealership picked up the tractor, fixed it, and returned it within two to three days.
Yes, he recommends four-wheel drive since it has bailed him out, and says the hydrostatic transmission is worth it over the cheaper stick drive option.
