LS XJ2025H: Review, Common Problems, and Specs

The LS XJ2025H is a compact tractor manufactured by LS Mtron Company, a subsidiary of the LS Group, Korea. The XJ2025H is described as an easy-to-use, powerful, heavy-duty, and affordable tractor with advanced engine technology and versatility to perform any type of work.

In this article, we will:

• Review the LS XJ2025 tractor
• Describe the XJ2025h specs
• Discuss the most common problems affecting the XJ2025h tractor.

Review

The LS brand is ranked among the fastest-growing tractor brands in the USA and beyond. The company ventured into the production of agriculture and construction machinery in the 1970s. LS stands for Leading Solutions and is the successor to the more familiar name, LG, mostly renowned for the manufacture of consumer electronic appliances. The LS Group has over 100 subsidiaries manufacturing different goods across different countries.

The LS XJ2025H tractor is one among the XJ Series of compact tractors. The XJ Series is designed to offer versatility, durability, and power to work all day. Tractors in this series are not limited to compact loaders and compact tractors only but can be equipped with various attachments including:

• Backhoe
• Mid-mount mowers
• Snow-blowers
• Front End Loader
• Numerous three-point implements

This makes the XJ Series tractors to be versatile, efficient performers which has made them a favorite tractor brand.

The XJ Series tractors are commonly referred to as small compact tractors owing to their small sizes. The small size enables them to work even in small work sites and places while still giving out massive power output and efficiency, The XJ Series compact tractors are equipped with the latest technologies in the compact tractor section.

The XJ 2025H Compact tractor

This compact tractor is designed to work in small spaces. It comes with a small chassis and a powerful 4WD configuration that gives superior performance and unimaginable agility. The XJ2025H has a modern advanced, hi-tech engine that churns out massive horsepower for all your work requirements. The engine has low emissions that comply with the current environmental regulations, reduced noise, and very low vibrations.

It comes with a hydrostatic transmission with dual forward and reverse pedals that enable the operator to easily control the tractor while still having both hands on the steering. The tractor has a 3-point joystick control for maneuvering in tight spaces. The XJ2025H has a 3-point loader lift and hitch lift capacity that is higher than similar models. This enables it to lift heavier loads and complete tasks faster than the rest.

The XJ2025H compact tractor comes with a 3-cylinder, 4WD indirect-injection water-cooled engine producing 18.2 KW (24.4 horsepower). The tractor has a standard hydrostatic power steering with ergonomic hitch controls and rear working lights. The Xj2025H tractor has the following specs.

Engine

• The XJ2025 is equipped with a powerful, fuel-efficient Tier 4 Mitsubishi engine producing 24.4 hp
• The engine RPM is 2500
• Power Take-Off (PTO) is rated at 18.5 hp
• Engine Displacement- 1320 CC
• Engine mounts are made of rubber to reduce vibrations
• Tank Fuel capacity-25 liters (6.6 gallons)
• The engine has an easy-to-open one-piece hood that makes it easy to access the engine for repairs and maintenance.

Design

• The XJ2025H has a modern stylish design with a small chassis for maneuvering into small spaces.
• The 4WD configuration and a mechanical front wheel assist improve the tractor traction.
• The small design with a distinctive blue color is attractive and unique.
• Dimensions
• Length (overall) from Link to bumper - 8.11 ft (2742 mm)
• Width (overall with tires) - 3,75 ft (1140 mm)
• Height (overall to the top of Cabin) - 8.06 ft (2458 mm)
• Weight (without ballast) - 766.1 kgs (1689 lbs)

Transmission

The XJ2025H uses a hydrostatic transmission which has no clutch. The dual pedal system provides an instant direction speed and speed uptake through a simple push. This system improves control and reduces operator fatigue.

PTO

The XJ2025H PTO is an independent switch operated with a rear and mid application. The tractor has an independent PTO with a rear standard rpm of 540 and a mid-standard rpm of 2,000.

Attachments

1) Snow Blower

• Width- 50 inches
• Cutting Height - 20 inches
• Cutting Width- 49.7 inches
• Impeller Drive Chain
• Auger Drive Worm Gear
• Auger Diameter -12.7 inches
• Impeller Blades- 3

2) Front End Loader

The XJ2025H has an optional front-end loader function that is easy to attach or remove. It has a standard grill guard which is an option in other compact tractor brands.

• Bucket -50 inches
• Maximum Lift height- 85.7 inches
• Maximum Reach -25.1 inches
• Maximum Dump Angle- 50 degrees
• Digging Depth -3.7 inches
• Weight (Loader and Bucket)- 580 lbs

3) Backhoe

The tractor has an optional quick attach Backhoe that can be attached or removed easily and quickly. The backhoe bucket has a 9, 12, or 16-inch option

• Digging Depth-79.3 inches
• Reach from centerline - 113.3 inches
• Bucket Rotation -163 degrees
• Loading Height- 56.9 inches
• Swing Arc -150 degrees
• Bucket digging Force- 2092 lbs

4) Mid-Mount Mower

The XJ2025H can also be fitted with a mid-mount mower that gives an excellent lawn cut. The mid-mount mower has a drive-over design that makes it easy for the operator to enter or disembark without much hassle.

The XJ2025H has the following additional specs:

• Rear working lights
• Hydraulic Position Control
• Diff lock
• Warning lights for brake, battery charging, oil pressure, high beam, PTO operations
• It has safety flashers as well as turning signals

Problems

Despite the impressive specs that the XJ2025H has, it is prone to various problems that are a headache to the owners or operators. Some of the most common problems are discussed below.

1) Hydraulic issues

The XJ2025H tractors have several hydraulic systems which work for different operations. These systems have frequent breakdowns that affect tractor operations. The hydraulic may become noisy owing to aeration and cavitation.

Aeration occurs when air enters the hydraulic systems through broken seals, broken valves, leaking pipes, or aged porous intake pipes/lines. The presence of excess air in the hydraulic fluid causes it to malfunction as the air creates pockets of air resistance.

Cavitation occurs when the hydraulic fluid in a part of the system has less fluid than the required amount. This creates vapour cavities which reduce the hydraulic pressure and lead to knocking or banging noise in the hydraulic system.

Aeration and cavitation jointly cause the hydraulic system to malfunction.

2) Problematic starts

Transmission problems

The XJ2025H uses a hydrostatic transmission which uses liquid pressure to transfer power from the engine. Numerous mechanical parts and systems are used for this transmission and they are prone to regular malfunction. Transmission issues may result from

• Damaged primary parts of this system axle, metal hoses, and rubbers- are likely to affect the transmission system of the XJ2025H
• Faulty linkages between different mechanical devices within the transmission system (pedals, axles, Brakes) will cause the entire system to fail.
• Less oil in the system leads to air contamination which results in a malfunction.
• Faulty linkages between these mechanical components lead to a malfunction
• The use of aged oil in the system can also bring issues to the transmission.

Overheating

Overheating arises when the engine is unable to dissipate excess heat. Overheating in the XJ2025H can be a result of

• Clogged air filters which reduce airflow into the cooling system
• Blocked radiator screen which is unable to dispel heat from the engine
• Insufficient coolant in the engine
• Faulty fan belts which are unable to rotate the cooler fans properly.

Stalling

One of the most common XJ2025H problems is stalling. The issue is mainly caused by

Fuel complications- may arise from the use of contaminated, adulterated, or dirty fuel. Clogged fuel pumps may prevent fuel from reaching the combustion chamber

Faulty injection pumps-faulty injection pumps will compromise the combustion process leading to the engine losing power and stalling.

Wrong valve gaps-valves and valve gaps are critical in the combustion-exhaust process in the cylinder. Valve timing and valve gaps must be correct for the combustion to complete. If the gaps are improper, the engine will not have the power to move.

Faulty nozzles-nozzles are supposed to vapourize the fuel before injecting it into the combustion chamber. The XJ2025H nozzles may become dirty or clogged and thus fail in their task, causing the engine to stall.

3) Steering problems

XJ2025H usually suffers from steering problems which arise due to faulty hydraulics, poor bolt connections, or insufficient fluid in the system.

If the column spline is misaligned with the steering unit, the steering and control of the tractor will become difficult especially when loaded. The XJ2025H has a notorious bolting issue that causes problems with time.

4) Faulty Wiring/Electrical failure

The design of the LS tractors causes a recurring circuit failure in the XJ2025H compact tractors. Damaged wiring inhibits electric power transmission to the required sections, thus comprising the tractor performance. Dirty or rusty battery terminals, nipped wires, and blown-out fuses may be responsible for such electrical failures.