2026 LS MT125 25 HP Sub-Compact Utility Tractor (Loader Package) For Sale — Sequim, WA & Olympic Peninsula

The new 2026 LS MT125 24.7 HP Sub-Compact Utility Tractor (Loader Package) is an industrial-duty agricultural sub-compact engineered specifically for Pacific Northwest homeowners, equestrian hobby farms, specialty vegetable producers, commercial landscapers, and estate managers who require real agricultural tractor capability in a nimble, gate-friendly footprint. Available now at Leitz Farm Supply & Equipment Sales in Sequim, Washington, this turnkey package combines a fuel-efficient, high-torque Yanmar 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine rated at 24.7 gross HP with a smooth 2-range hydrostatic transmission (HST), standard selectable 4WD, a full Category I rear 3-point hitch, independent rear and mid-PTOs, and the commercial-grade LS LL1100 Skid Steer Quick-Attach (SSQA) front loader.

While standard aluminum-framed garden tractors and light-duty riding mowers suffer from frame flex, low front-axle load limits, and inadequate traction under heavy ground-engaging work, the LS MT125 is built with a heavy cast-iron chassis and front axle assembly. Weighing approximately 1,444 lbs bare—and scaling over 2,300 lbs fully outfitted with the factory front loader, 50-inch bucket, and rear fluid ballast—the MT125 delivers the low center of gravity, front-end strength, and ground-hugging stability needed to scoop pit-run gravel, grade damp horse arenas, and clear wet coastal snow without tire spin. Rated at 24.7 gross horsepower, this proven Yanmar diesel operates under the 25 HP threshold, making it 100% exempt from EPA Tier 4 Final DPF (diesel particulate filter) regeneration cycles and DEF fluid requirements—meaning zero soot burner filters to replace, zero exhaust downtime, and pure turn-key reliability in freezing coastal temperatures. For property owners across Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap counties, the MT125 delivers commercial hydraulic cycle times, true earthmoving breakout force, and multi-implement versatility in a tractor that parks cleanly inside a standard garage. Every unit at Leitz Farm Supply includes a comprehensive factory pre-delivery inspection (PDI), 50-point hydraulic check, linkage calibration, fluids topped, and factory warranty backing from our certified Sequim dealership.

Bulletproof Yanmar Diesel Power, 2-Range Hydrostatic HST & Cast-Iron Backbone

• 24.7 Gross HP Yanmar 3-Cylinder Diesel Engine: Displacing 1.267 liters (77.3 cu. in.), this EPA-compliant liquid-cooled Yanmar industrial engine is legendary for its long service life, low vibration, and exceptional fuel economy. Generating high low-end torque at 3,000 RPM and 17.2 continuous PTO horsepower, it delivers steady muscle to slice through overgrown pasture grass or scoop wet compost while remaining completely free of complex Tier 4 DPF filters, catalytic soot burners, or DEF additives.

• Heavy-Duty 2-Range Hydrostatic Transmission (HST): The MT125’s dual-pedal drive delivers clutchless, intuitive forward and reverse control via side-by-side directional foot pedals. Featuring dedicated High and Low ranges, operators can crawl at millimeter accuracy around flower beds, garden gates, and outbuilding corners in Low range, or achieve fast transport speeds up to 9.1 MPH in High range without manual gear shifting.

• Selectable 4WD, Rear Differential Lock & Wet Multi-Disc Brakes: Push-lever four-wheel drive paired with a mechanical foot-engaged rear differential lock locks both rear drive wheels simultaneously to claw through slick glacial clay, soggy winter paddocks, and steep gravel driveway grades. Fully enclosed internal wet multi-disc brakes provide reliable, maintenance-free stopping power completely sealed away from grit, mud, and water.

• Dual Hydraulic Pump System (6.7 GPM Total Flow): Built with two dedicated hydraulic circuits—4.6 GPM for implement hydraulics and a separate 2.1 GPM pump for hydrostatic power steering. This dual-circuit design ensures fast loader cycle times without robbing power or steering responsiveness when maneuvering heavy front-end loads in tight barn aisles.

• Solid Cast-Iron Axles & Heavy Chassis Weight: The solid cast-iron front and rear axle housings, structural cast clutch housing, and heavy-gauge steel subframe create an authoritative foundation. This mass delivers superior drawbar pull, ground traction, and front-axle stability when handling heavy front-end loader loads over uneven pasture.

Commercial-Grade LS LL1100 Front-End Loader Specifications

The factory-matched LS LL1100 Front Loader is engineered with heavy structural box-channel lift arms, protected hydraulic hard lines, greaseable pivot pins, an integrated mechanical bucket level indicator, and an armrest-level ergonomic joystick with built-in float mode:

• Maximum Lift Capacity to Pivot Pins: 1,007 lbs (Class-dominating sub-compact lifting capacity)

• Maximum Lift Height to Pivot Pins: 72.1 inches (Easily dumps over pickup beds, utility trailers, and raised garden beds)

• Breakout Force at Pivot Pins: 1,600 lbs (Pries out hard-packed clay, wet manure, and embedded landscape rock)

• Clearance with Bucket Dumped (45°): 52.8 inches

• Maximum Dump Angle: 43 degrees

• Maximum Rollback Angle: 28 degrees

• Standard Bucket: 50-inch Heavy-Duty Material Bucket with Welded Cutting Edge

• Mounting Standard: Universal Skid Steer Quick-Attach (SSQA) faceplate for one-minute tool changes between the standard material bucket, pallet forks, front snow plows, and light-duty brush grapples.

Category I Rear 3-Point Hitch & Dual Rear / Mid PTO Capabilities

Out back, the MT125 provides true agricultural implement flexibility:

• 3-Point Hitch Lift Capacity at Ball Ends: 970 lbs (679 lbs measured 24 inches behind pins)

• Hitch Category & Adjustability: Standard Category I 3-point hitch featuring turnbuckle lift stabilizers and adjustable leveling links to align rear implements quickly.

• Independent Rear PTO: Push-button electric-over-hydraulic independent 540 RPM PTO delivering 17.2 continuous PTO horsepower to spin 48-inch rotary cutters (brush hogs), 48-inch reverse-rotation tillers, 6-inch to 9-inch post-hole augers, and small wood chippers.

• Standard 2,500 RPM Mid-PTO: Independent mid-PTO ready to drive an optional 54-inch or 60-inch commercial-style drive-over mid-mount mower deck for clean residential estate finish mowing.

Key Technical Specifications

Operator Station Comfort & Worksite Hardware

• Spacious Flat-Deck Walkthrough Platform: Generous open operator deck with a thick anti-vibration rubber isolation mat prevents trip hazards and isolates the operator's feet and legs from engine harmonics.

• Contoured High-Back Suspension Seat: Features built-in operator weight adjustment, retractable safety belt, and ergonomic lumbar support to cushion the lower back during long grading or brush-cutting sessions.

• Integrated Console Loader Joystick: Positioned naturally alongside the right fender at armrest height, providing precise, single-lever dual-axis control with built-in loader float mode for back-dragging driveways.

• Worksite Utility Hardware: High-intensity front halogen headlights, rear work light mounting bracket, 12V auxiliary power socket, deep cup holder, sturdy steel fender grab handles, and a foldable Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) that lowers in seconds to clear standard 7-foot garage doors, garden sheds, and low orchard canopies.

Real-World Pacific Northwest Property & Garden Applications

• Driveway Maintenance & Trail Grading: Hook up a 48-inch box blade or land plane to re-crown gravel driveways, scrape away winter washboard ripples, and pack out wet gravel trails without spinning tires.

• Moving Hog Fuel, Compost & Animal Manure: The 1,007 lb loader lift capacity effortlessly handles heaped buckets of wet bark mulch, saturated compost, and barn cleanings across muddy paddocks without tearing up surrounding grass.

• Garden Bed Preparation & Soil Conditioning: The independent 540 PTO powers a 48-inch rotary tiller to break hardpan glacial soil, incorporate organic compost, and prepare seedbeds for spring planting in minutes.

• Firewood & Heavy Material Handling: Swap the standard bucket for SSQA pallet forks in under 60 seconds to transport heavy firewood totes, stacked fence posts, and landscape boulders across challenging terrain.

• Winter Snow Management: Clear residential driveways, parking pads, and barn aprons using the 50-inch loader bucket or an SSQA front snow blade, utilizing 4WD and differential lock to push wet, heavy Pacific Northwest snow.

• Pasture Trimming & Brush Clearing: Pin on a 48-inch rear rotary cutter to chop down invasive Himalayan blackberries, Scotch broom, and overgrown paddock grass with clean, efficient PTO power.

Property-Size & Landowner Fit

• Up to 1 Acre (Optimal Fit): The sweet spot for the LS MT125. It delivers fast mowing speeds, heavy loader lifting, and nimble maneuvering without taking up excessive floor space in a residential garage or garden shed.

• 1 to 3 Acres: Well-suited for properties featuring multiple fenced paddocks, tight outbuilding clusters, and perimeter landscaping where a larger tractor would be too wide to maneuver cleanly.

• 3+ Acres: Excellent as a dedicated close-quarters trim and barn-chore machine paired with a larger utility tractor or zero-turn mower. For wide-open fields over 5 acres requiring heavy rotary mowing, stepping up to an LS MT226HEC, MT232H, or MT347H provides greater ground clearance and implement width.

Olympic Peninsula & Western Washington Geographic Relevance

Operating equipment in Western Washington means tackling wet glacial soils, rocky hardpan, steep logging roads, and aggressive year-round vegetation:

• Sequim & Dungeness Valley: Ideal for lavender farming, irrigation ditch upkeep, equestrian arenas, and maintaining dry-belt homesteads along the Dungeness River.

• Port Angeles, Joyce & Foothill Acreage: The heavy 2,300+ lb operating weight, low center of gravity, and 4WD traction provide the necessary hillside stability and drawbar pull to maintain terraced properties and rough timber-fringe homesteads.

• Forks, Beaver, Clallam Bay & Neah Bay: In the West End's 100+ inches of annual rainfall, the fully sealed wet-disc brakes, enclosed hydrostatic drive, and DPF-free Yanmar diesel ensure uninterrupted operation through saturated winter conditions without electrical filter failures.

• Port Townsend, Chimacum & Quilcene: The ideal compact machine for historic East Jefferson County homesteads, small cideries, and specialty farms needing a machine small enough to park in a carriage house but strong enough to lift pallets of feed and till soil.

• Kitsap County (Poulsbo, Silverdale, Bremerton, Kingston & Bainbridge Island): An outstanding platform for rolling suburban landscapes, heavily wooded perimeter borders, and residential neighborhoods requiring commercial-level cutting and grading durability in a gate-friendly width.

Competitive Field Comparisons: 25 HP Sub-Compact Tractors

Acreage owners evaluating the sub-compact tractor category frequently cross-shop the Kubota BX2380 / BX2680, John Deere 1025R, Kioti CS2220 / CS2520, and Bad Boy 1025 HIL:

• Versus Kubota BX2380 / BX2680: The Kubota BX uses a proprietary front loader pin-on or specialized quick-attach system. The LS MT125 comes standard with a Universal Skid Steer Quick-Attach (SSQA) faceplate, allowing instant compatibility with thousands of commercial attachments. Additionally, the MT125 delivers a higher front-loader lift capacity (1,007 lbs vs. approx. 740 lbs on the BX2380).

• Versus John Deere 1025R: The John Deere 1025R relies on proprietary John Deere-specific loader attachments and utilizes an aluminum-case rear transmission. The LS MT125 features a heavy cast-iron chassis, standard universal SSQA loader mounting, and a standard metal hood and fenders that will not crack or fade when brushing against blackberry thorns.

• Versus Kioti CS2520: While Kioti produces a solid machine, the LS MT125 features the world-renowned Yanmar diesel powertrain, more spacious walkthrough deck ergonomics, and dual side-by-side directional foot pedals for smoother forward/reverse shuttle transitions.

• Versus Bad Boy 1025 HIL: Both machines share robust global powertrain DNA and universal SSQA loader geometry. The LS MT125 delivers LS Tractor's signature blue styling, standard independent rear/mid-PTO switches, and competitive manufacturer financing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the LS MT125 require DPF filters or DEF fluid?

No. Because the Yanmar 3-cylinder diesel engine is rated at 24.7 gross horsepower, it meets EPA Tier 4 Final standards without requiring a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) or Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF). You never have to deal with automated regeneration burn cycles, clogged soot filters, or DEF tank maintenance.

What is the lift capacity of the LS LL1100 front-end loader?

The LS LL1100 front loader delivers a class-leading 1,007 lb lift capacity at the pivot pins to a maximum height of 72.1 inches, along with 1,600 lbs of breakout force to dig into packed gravel and dense clay.

What attachments fit the front loader?

The loader comes standard with a Universal Skid Steer Quick-Attach (SSQA) faceplate. Any standard SSQA attachment—including pallet forks, front snow plows, round bale spears, and hydraulic brush grapples—locks in place in under a minute with dual over-center cam levers.

Can I install a drive-over belly mower deck?

Yes. The MT125 features a standard 2,500 RPM mid-PTO that powers an optional 54-inch or 60-inch commercial-style drive-over mid-mount mower deck for high-capacity lawn manicuring.

Can a backhoe be added to the LS MT125?

Yes. The MT125 is compatible with the factory subframe-mounted LS LB1107 backhoe, delivering a 72-inch digging depth and full 140-degree swing arc without stressing the 3-point hitch.

What size trailer do I need to haul the MT125?

A standard 6-foot-wide by 12-foot-long or 14-foot-long single-axle (3,500 lb GVWR) or tandem-axle utility trailer easily accommodates the tractor with loader and a rear 3-point implement.

Can Leitz Farm Supply install Rim Guard liquid ballast in the rear tires?

Yes. As an authorized Rim Guard dealer, Leitz Farm Supply installs non-toxic, non-corrosive Rim Guard "Beet Juice" liquid tire ballast directly into the rear tires, adding approximately 200 to 250+ lbs of low-center-of-gravity weight for maximum loader counterweight and traction.

Dealership Support, Commercial Financing & Flatbed Delivery

At Leitz Farm Supply & Equipment Sales, we support your machinery with factory-trained technicians and comprehensive dealer services:

• Comprehensive Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI): Every tractor goes through an exhaustive multi-point checklist: hydraulic pressures verified, loader pins greased, wheel lugs torqued to specification, transmission linkages calibrated, and fluid levels topped.

• Competitive Low-Rate Financing & Cash Discounts: Take advantage of competitive low-rate APR financing programs, flexible terms, or instant cash-in-lieu discounts on approved credit.

• Trade-Ins Welcome: Top-dollar trade valuations for your used Kubota BX, John Deere 1-Series, Bad Boy, Kioti, or lawn tractor.

• Certified Service & In-Stock Parts: Full factory-authorized warranty center staffed by factory-trained diesel and hydraulic technicians with genuine Yanmar and LS Tractor filters, hydraulic hoses, and hardware in stock.

• Direct Flatbed Delivery: Scheduled direct flatbed delivery throughout Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap, Mason, and Grays Harbor counties directly to your property or jobsite.

Visit Leitz Farm Supply & Equipment Sales at 259110 Hwy 101, Sequim, WA 98382 today, or submit an inquiry at LEITZFARMSUPPLY.com to inspect the 2026 LS MT125 Sub-Compact Utility Tractor in person and reserve yours.