LS MT226HE TLB

If your property has drainage issues, a fence line that needs work, or a utility run to dig — and you still need a tractor to mow, move material, and handle everything else — the LS MT226HE with LL3002 loader and LB3001 backhoe gives you three machines in one compact package.

This combination is what a lot of Pacific Northwest property owners end up wishing they'd bought from the start, instead of renting a backhoe every time a problem comes up.

The MT226HE runs a 24.6 HP Mitsubishi diesel engine paired with a three-range hydrostatic transmission — no clutch pedal, just push to go and pull to reverse. That simplicity matters when you're switching between loader work and backhoe operation all day. The Tier 4 engine requires no diesel particulate filter (DPF) or diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), so there are no extra fluids to manage and no regeneration cycles interrupting your work.

The 10.6-gallon fuel tank keeps you running longer between fill-ups, and the TF-LCD instrument panel tracks service intervals and regen status so you're not guessing when maintenance is due.

The LL3002 front-end loader lifts 1,965 lbs — enough to move serious material without outgrowing the tractor. Maximum lift height is 94.3 inches with a 48-degree dump angle, so you can load a truck bed or dump over a fence without awkward maneuvering. The loader uses a skid-steer compatible quick-attach system, so switching buckets and adding forks or a grapple is straightforward.

This is where the package earns its keep on a working property. The LB3001 digs to 97.2 inches — over eight feet — with a 3,663 lb bucket digging force and a 160-degree swing arc. That's enough reach to handle drainage trenches, water line work, fence post holes, and storm debris cleanup without calling in a rental. The extended reach from the pivot point lets you cover more ground with less repositioning, which adds up to real time savings across a long job.

Ideal For:

• Properties with recurring drainage or erosion issues
• Running utility lines, irrigation, or septic work
• Fence installation in rocky or hard-pack soil
• Land clearing and stump work
• Small acreage operations that need versatility without multiple machines