Overview
The LS U60 is a utility farm tractor featuring a 56 hp turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel engine and four-wheel drive. It is configured with either a ROPS or an optional cab, weighing between 4,288 and 4,850 pounds, and utilizes a synchronized shuttle transmission with up to 32 forward speeds.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Output:
The liquid-cooled 2.5L LS engine is rated at 2600 RPM and delivers a claimed 49.3 hp at the independent rear PTO.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
This model is equipped with four-wheel drive and offers a 16-speed synchronized shuttle or a 32-speed synchronized shuttle creeper transmission.
Hydraulic and Hitch Specifications:
The system provides a total flow of 13.8 gpm with dual front and rear valves and a Category II rear hitch featuring 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 S4QLT / turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 152.9 ci (2.5 L) |
| Emissions | Tier 3 |
| Fuel system | indirect injection |
| Power | 56 hp (41.8 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| PTO (claimed) | 49.3 hp (36.8 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 | II |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540/750/1000 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Cab Weight | 4850 lbs (2199 kg) |
|---|---|
| Height (cab) | 95.5 inches (242 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 102.3 inches (259 cm) |
| Length | 135.2 inches (343 cm) |
| ROPS Weight | 4288 lbs (1945 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 80.6 inches (204 cm) |
| Width | 65.7 inches (166 cm) |
| Front tire | 11.2-20 |
| Rear tire | 14.9-28 |
| Weight | 4288 to 4850 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 80.6 inches (204 cm) |
| Ag front | 11.2-20 |
| Ag rear | 14.9-28 |