Overview
The LS KR45 is a compact utility farm tractor powered by an LS 2.5L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine rated at 43 hp. This four-wheel-drive model is equipped with an EZ-shift transmission offering 32 forward and 16 reverse gears and an independent rear PTO capable of 540, 750, and 1000 RPM. The tractor features a 69.2-inch wheelbase and a Category I rear hitch with a lift capacity of 2756 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
The tractor utilizes a 32-speed synchronized or power shuttle transmission system paired with hydrostatic power steering and four-wheel drive.
Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity:
The hydraulic system provides a total flow of 11.7 gpm and three rear valves to support a Category I hitch with position and draft control.
Engine and PTO Specifications:
The LS S4QL diesel engine is Tier 3 emissions compliant and produces a claimed PTO output of 34 hp at a rated speed of 2600 RPM.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | LS |
Engine
| Engine type | LS 2.5L 4-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 12.4 gal (46.9 L) |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.46x4.06 inches (88 x 103 mm) |
| Description | LS S4QL / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 152.9 ci (2.5 L) |
| Emissions | Tier 3 |
| Fuel system | indirect injection |
| Power | 43 hp (32.1 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| PTO (claimed) | 34 hp (25.4 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 32 forward and 16 reverse / 32 forward and 16 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission | EZ-shift |
| Type | synchronized shuttle / power shuttle |
| Transmission type | 32-speed synchronized shuttle / 32-speed power shuttle |
| Transmission type | 32-speed synchronized shuttle / 32-speed power shuttle |
Mechanical
| Description | ROPS. |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 7.8 gpm (29.5 lpm) |
|---|---|
| Rear valves | 3 |
| Steering flow | 3.9 gpm (14.8 lpm) |
| Total flow | 11.7 gpm (44.3 lpm) |
Hitch
| Control | position and draft control |
|---|---|
| Rear lift | 2756 lbs (1250 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540/750/1000 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height (ROPS) | 94.9 inches (241 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 125.7 inches (319 cm) |
| Weight | 3638 lbs (1650 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 69.2 inches (175 cm) |
| Width | 62.2 inches (157 cm) |
| Front tire | 9.5-16 |
| Rear tire | 12.4-24 |
| Weight | 3638 lbs (1650 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 69.2 inches (175 cm) |
| Ag front | 9.5-16 |
| Ag rear | 12.4-24 |