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LS Tractor Tips & Guides
Sizing help, buying advice, and straight talk on LS tractors from our team in Collins, MS.
LS Tractor Maintenance in South Mississippi Heat and Humidity
What South Mississippi heat, humidity, and red clay dust do to a diesel tractor, and the maintenance habits that keep an LS running clean.
LS Tractors Near Columbia, MS: Sizing Up for Marion County Land
Marion County land mixes timber, pasture, and food plots. Here is how Columbia-area buyers can pick the right LS compact or utility tractor for their place.
How Much HP Do You Actually Need for Food Plots, Pasture, and Hay
A plain-English guide to matching LS tractor horsepower to food plots, pasture mowing, and small hay operations in South Mississippi.
LS Tractors Near Mendenhall, MS: What Simpson County Buyers Should Know
Simpson County farmers and landowners considering an LS tractor are a straight shot down US 49 from Dykes Motors in Collins. Here is what to know before you come.
Diesel Tractor Break-In: What to Do in the First 50 Hours
New LS tractor owners in South Mississippi: here is what the first 50 hours look like and why they set the tone for your engine's whole life.
LS Tractors for Magee, MS: What Size Do You Actually Need
Plain guide to choosing the right LS tractor size for Simpson County land and food plots. Dykes Motors is 20 miles south on Hwy 49 in Collins.
Rotary Cutter, Box Blade, or Land Grader: Which to Pick
South Mississippi land needs different tools at different times. Here is how to match the right rear implement to the job before you buy.
LS Tractors Near Petal, MS: Sizing Up for Forrest County Land
Compact LS tractors are the practical fit for most Petal-area properties. Dykes Motors in Collins carries the lineup and can size one to your land.
What the LS Tractor 6-Year Powertrain Warranty Covers
LS backs every new tractor with a 6-year powertrain warranty and 2-year bumper-to-bumper, no deductible. Here is what that means in plain English.
LS Tractors for Jones County Land Near Laurel, MS
Jones County landowners near Laurel manage timber edges, food plots, and pasture. Here is how the LS compact lineup fits that kind of work.
3-Point Hitch and PTO Basics for First-Time Tractor Owners
If you're new to tractors, the 3-point hitch and PTO can feel unfamiliar fast. Here's what they are and what to know before you hook up an implement.
LS Tractors Near Hattiesburg, MS
If you're in the Hattiesburg area and in the market for a compact or utility tractor, Dykes Motors in Collins carries the full LS lineup with on-site service.
HST or Gear: Choosing the Right Transmission for Your LS Tractor
The honest breakdown of hydrostatic vs gear transmissions for LS compact tractors, and how to pick the one that matches your land and your work.
What LS Loader Lift Capacity Numbers Actually Mean
Loader specs trip up a lot of first-time buyers. Here is a plain-English breakdown of lift capacity, where it is measured, and what it means for the work you actually do.
Sub-Compact, Compact, or Utility: Which LS Tractor Fits Your Land
Most people buy too much tractor or too little. Here is how we help folks in South Mississippi match an LS tractor to their actual property and chores.