LS Tractors Near Petal, MS: Sizing Up for Forrest County Land

Most of the land around Petal runs in patches. A few acres behind the house. A food plot that needs discing in the fall. A gravel road that washes out every spring and has to be dragged back into shape. The people calling us from Forrest County are not farming row crops. They want a tractor that handles the weekend list without costing more than the property is worth.

The compact LS tractors we carry at Dykes Motors in Collins fit that profile well.

What Most Petal Buyers Are Looking At

The MT232HE is the machine we point most people to first. It runs 31.7 horsepower from a Yanmar-built diesel and uses a hydrostatic transmission, which means no clutching. Push the pedal to go, let off to stop. For loader work and mowing that simple setup is a real advantage, especially if you are not on a tractor every day.

The loader it pairs with, the LL3003, lifts 2,506 pounds on a 66-inch bucket. That handles gravel, dirt, and most landscaping work without straining. The VT tires split the difference between turf and ag, so you can cross the yard without tearing it up and still get traction when the ground gets soft after rain.

For 10 to 25 acres, the MT232HE covers the list most landowners in the Petal area bring us: mowing pasture, grading a gravel drive, moving mulch or fill, pulling a box blade along fence rows. It is the right size for that kind of work.

You can see the full MT2E compact series here.

If You Need More Power at the PTO

If your land runs heavier, the MT242HE is worth a look. Same hydrostatic transmission and the same LL3003 loader pairing, but the engine steps up to 42.5 horsepower. That extra power shows up most at the PTO. Running a 5-foot rotary cutter through thick August grass, or through a field that only gets cut once a year, is where the smaller compacts start to bog down. The MT242HE pulls through without losing ground speed.

Both machines carry LS's 6-year powertrain warranty with no deductible, plus a two-year bumper-to-bumper warranty on top of that. It is the longest standard powertrain coverage in the compact class and it means your out-of-pocket service costs for the first several years stay low.

Who Should Step Up to a Bigger Frame

The compact tractors top out around 42 HP and carry about 1,808 pounds on the 3-point hitch. If you are running cattle, handling round bales, or working ground that is more working farm than homestead, you may want the MT3 or MT4 utility tractors. Those start at 45 HP and step up to 73 HP, with hitch lift ratings that handle hay tools and heavier rear implements without working the tractor hard. We carry both series, and you can browse the utility lineup here. We can walk you through the sizing when you come in.

Financing

LS offers competitive financing on the compact tractors. If you want to see what current terms look like on a monthly payment, the financing page has the details, and we can run real numbers when you visit. The options change from time to time, so it is worth asking when you call.

Come See Us in Collins

Dykes Motors is at 3069 Hwy 49 in Collins, MS. Petal to Collins is a straight run north on 49. Come see what we have on the lot, or call (601) 641-5475 and we will tell you what is available and what we can order. Straight answers, no pressure.

Visit the Petal location page for more on LS tractors in your area.