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Read articles →A first-person owner story from a Florida property owner replacing a 20-year-old New Holland TC25D. The video walks through his dealer search and why the LS MT342 beat out the John Deere 3039R and New Holland Boomer 40 on price and value, notably getting a loader included for the same cost as a Boomer without one. A dealer orientation on the cab controls and DPF regen is captured on camera, and his first real mowing session surfaces practical issues like rough ride quality, water-ballasted tires, and sweating through loader removal in Florida summer heat. Best for buyers weighing those same three brands on a budget.
Posted by the Thomas Bowden channel, whose other videos cover boating topics, suggesting this is a first-time tractor-buying owner sharing a personal purchase experience rather than an industry or dealership source.
The LS MT342 included a loader for the same price as a New Holland Boomer without one, and the John Deere 3033R was quoted at 31,000 dollars without a loader.
When the regen light comes on, rev to 2000 RPM; since it is a hydrostat already run at that speed, it regens automatically while working. Avoid pressing the cancel button repeatedly.
It rides roughly like a semi truck because the tires are filled with water, bouncing over bumps, which forced him to mow slower than with his old New Holland TC25D.
The owner says LS actually makes the compact tractors for New Holland, noting the LS MT342 looked like the same tractor as a reviewed New Holland Boomer 40.
| LS Tractor MT342 | New Holland Boomer 40 | |
|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 33.6 hp | Gear: 34 hp; HST: 32 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | LL4106: 4,063 lb (at pivot pin); LL4001: 4,295 lb (at pivot pin) | 250TLA: 3,257 lb (at bucket pivot pin) |
| 3-point lift capacity | 2,755 lb | 1,808 lb |
| Hydraulic flow | 8.2 gpm | 8.2 gpm |
