Overview
The LS i38 is a compact utility farm tractor featuring a 4WD drive type and a 3-cylinder 2.0L diesel engine rated at 38 hp. This model is equipped with a Category I rear hitch providing 1,808 lbs of lift capacity and includes options for either a 12-speed synchronized shuttle or a 3-range hydrostatic transmission. The unit is built with a 65.4-inch wheelbase and a total hydraulic flow of 10.6 gpm.
Ideal Applications
Engine Performance and PTO:
The liquid-cooled diesel engine operates at 2600 rated RPM and delivers a claimed PTO power of 32.2 hp for gear-driven configurations and 30.3 hp for hydrostatic versions.
Hydraulic System and Hitch:
The tractor is equipped with a 7.1 gpm pump flow and 3.5 gpm steering flow, supporting a rear hitch with both position and draft control for managing implements.
Mechanical and Dimension Specifications:
The assembly weighs 3,097 lbs with a ROPS height of 92.6 inches and utilizes 7-16 front and 12.4-24 rear agricultural tires for its four-wheel drive operation.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | LS |
Engine
| Engine type | LS 2.0L 3-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 8.5 gal (32.2 L) |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.543x4.134 inches (90 x 105 mm) |
| Description | LS L3AL / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 122.2 ci (2.0 L) |
| Emissions | Interim Tier 4 |
| Fuel system | indirect injection |
| Power | 38 hp (28.3 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Gear PTO (claimed) | 32.2 hp (24.0 kW) |
| Hydro PTO (claimed) | 30.3 hp (22.6 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 12 forward and reverse / infinite forward and reverse (3-range) |
|---|---|
| Type | synchronized shuttle / hydrostatic |
| Description | hydrostatic |
| Transmission type | 12-speed synchronized shuttle |
| Description | hydrostatic |
| Transmission type | 12-speed synchronized shuttle |
Mechanical
| Description | ROPS. |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulics
| Front valves | 2 |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 7.1 gpm (26.9 lpm) |
| Rear valves | 1 or 2 |
| Steering flow | 3.5 gpm (13.2 lpm) |
| Total flow | 10.6 gpm (40.1 lpm) |
Hitch
| Control | position and draft control |
|---|---|
| Rear lift | 1808 lbs (820 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Mid PTO | independent OptOptional |
|---|---|
| Mid PTO Type | 2000 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height (ROPS) | 92.6 inches (235 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 117.6 inches (298 cm) |
| Weight | 3097 lbs (1404 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 65.4 inches (166 cm) |
| Width | 54.3 inches (137 cm) |
| Front tire | 7-16 |
| Rear tire | 12.4-24 |
| Weight | 3097 lbs (1404 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 65.4 inches (166 cm) |
| Ag front | 7-16 |
| Ag rear | 12.4-24 |