Overview
The LS U50 is a 47 hp utility farm tractor powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine with Tier 3 emissions compliance. It features a four-wheel drive system, hydrostatic power steering, and is available in both ROPS and cab configurations with weights ranging from 4,303 to 4,839 pounds.
Ideal Applications
Transmission and PTO Configuration:
This model is equipped with either a 16-speed synchronized shuttle or a 32-speed synchronized shuttle creeper transmission and an independent rear PTO offering 540, 750, and 1000 RPM speeds.
Engine and Fluid Capacities:
The LS S4QL engine utilizes an indirect injection fuel system and a dry air cleaner, supported by a 21.1-gallon fuel tank and a 12-volt negative ground electrical system.
Hydraulic and Hitch Specifications:
The tractor features a total hydraulic flow of 13.8 gpm, split between 9.1 gpm for the pump and 4.7 gpm for steering, and includes a Category I rear hitch with position and draft control.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | LS |
Engine
| Engine type | LS 2.5L 4-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 21.1 gal (79.9 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 | 47 hp (35.0 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| PTO (claimed) | 41.3 hp (30.8 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 16 forward and reverse / 32 forward and 16 reverse |
|---|---|
| Type | synchronized shuttle / synchronized shuttle creeper |
| Transmission type | 16-speed synchronized shuttle / 32-speed synchronized shuttle creeper |
| Transmission type | 16-speed synchronized shuttle / 32-speed synchronized shuttle creeper |
Mechanical
| Cab | ROPS. Cab optional. |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulics
| Front valves | 2 |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 9.1 gpm (34.4 lpm) |
| Rear valves | 2 |
| Steering flow | 4.7 gpm (17.8 lpm) |
| Total flow | 13.8 gpm (52.2 lpm) |
Hitch
| Control | position and draft control |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540/750/1000 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Cab Weight | 4839 lbs (2194 kg) |
|---|---|
| Height (cab) | 94.6 inches (240 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 102.3 inches (259 cm) |
| Length | 135.2 inches (343 cm) |
| ROPS Weight | 4303 lbs (1951 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 76 inches (193 cm) |
| Width | 65.7 inches (166 cm) |
| Front tire | 9.5-20 |
| Rear tire | 13.6-28 |
| Weight | 4303 to 4839 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 76 inches (193 cm) |
| Ag front | 9.5-20 |
| Ag rear | 13.6-28 |