Overview
The LS XU6168 is a 4WD utility farm tractor produced between 2017 and 2020, featuring a turbocharged 2.5L four-cylinder diesel engine rated at 68 gross horsepower. It is equipped with a 16-speed transmission in either synchronized or power shuttle configurations and provides a Category II rear lift capacity of 4,079 pounds. The model was offered in both ROPS and cab variants with a total weight ranging from 4,674 to 5,121 pounds.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Ratings:
The turbocharged LS L4C25-T engine delivers 68 gross horsepower and 60 PTO horsepower, achieving 174 lb-ft of torque at 1,600 RPM.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
The mechanical system utilizes a four-wheel drive type with a 16-speed transmission and is equipped with power steering and wet disc brakes.
Hydraulic and Hitch Performance:
An open center hydraulic system provides a 14.5 gpm total flow to support a Category II hitch and optional front-end loader or 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 |
| Displacement | 152.8 ci (2.5 L) |
| Emissions | Tier IV |
| Power (gross) | 68 hp (50.7 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 174 lb-ft (235.9 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1600 |
| Engine (gross) | 68 hp (50.7 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 60 hp (44.7 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 16 forward and reverse / 16 forward and reverse |
|---|---|
| Type | synchronized shuttle / power shuttle |
| Transmission type | 16-speed synchronized shuttle / 16-speed power shuttle |
| Transmission type | 16-speed synchronized shuttle / 16-speed power shuttle |
Mechanical
| Cab | Two-post ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning. |
|---|---|
| Description | Power steering / Wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 9.9 gpm (37.5 lpm) |
|---|---|
| Steering flow | 4.6 gpm (17.4 lpm) |
| Total flow | 14.5 gpm (54.9 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Control | position and draft control |
|---|---|
| Rear lift | 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 |
| Charging volts | 12 |
| 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) |
| Ag front | 9.5-20 |
| Ag rear | 16.9-24 |
| Industrial front | 10.5/80-18 |
| Industrial rear | 19.5L-24 |
| Lawn/turf front | 36x13.5-15 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 16.9-24 |
LS XU6168 attachments
| Description | front-end loader / backhoe |
|---|
Variants
| XU6168C | Cab |
|---|---|
| XU6168CPS | Cab power-shuttle |