Overview
The LS MT458 is a utility farm tractor in production from 2021 to the present, powered by a 58 hp turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel engine. It features a 16-speed mechanical shuttle transmission and is available in both ROPS and air-conditioned cab configurations. The tractor is equipped with a Category II rear hitch rated for 4079 pounds of lift capacity and a 540 RPM independent PTO.
Ideal Applications
Engine and PTO Performance:
The 2.5L turbocharged diesel engine is rated at 2500 RPM and produces a claimed 51.2 horsepower at the independent rear PTO.
Transmission and Mechanical Layout:
This four-wheel drive tractor utilizes a mechanical shuttle transmission with 16 forward and 16 reverse gears and features a 80.3-inch wheelbase.
Hydraulic and Attachment Capabilities:
The hydraulic system provides a total flow of 14.5 gpm to support position and draft control, as well as front-end loader and backhoe attachments.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | LS |
Engine
| Engine type | LS 2.5L 4-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 21.1 gal (79.9 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.46x4.06 inches (88 x 103 mm) |
| Description | LS L4C25-T / turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 152.8 ci (2.5 L) |
| Fuel system | common rail direct injection |
| Power (gross) | 58 hp (43.3 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 58 hp (43.3 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 51.2 hp (38.2 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 16-speed mechanical shuttle |
| Type | mechanical shuttle |
Mechanical
| Cab | Two-post ROPS. Cab available with air-conditioning. |
|---|---|
| Description | Power steering / Wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Cab Valves | 3 |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 9.9 gpm (37.5 lpm) |
| ROPS Valves | 2 |
| Steering flow | 4.6 gpm (17.4 lpm) |
| Total flow | 14.5 gpm (54.9 lpm) |
Hitch
| Control | position and draft control |
|---|---|
| Rear lift (at ends) | 4079 lbs (1850 kg) |
| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Charging amps | 70 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Cab Weight | 5121 lbs (2322 kg) |
|---|---|
| Height (cab) | 100.6 inches (255 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 103 inches (261 cm) |
| Length | 138.6 inches (352 cm) |
| ROPS Weight | 4674 lbs (2120 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 80.3 inches (203 cm) |
| Width | 70 inches (177 cm) |
| Front tire | 9.5-20 |
| Rear tire | 16.9-24 |
| Weight | 4674 to 5121 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 80.3 inches (203 cm) |
| Industrial front | 10.5/80-18 |
| Industrial rear | 19.5L-24 |
| Lawn/turf front | 36x13.5-15 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 16.9-24 |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 9.5-20. Rear: 16.9-24 |
LS MT458 attachments
| Description | front-end loader / backhoe |
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