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2020~Current

Introducing the First Commercialized Autonomous Tractor in Korea in 2021

LS tractor 2020
2022
LS Autonomous tractor has achieved industry-first recognition as an innovative product by the Public Procurement Service, Republic of Korea
Establishment of the Parts & Solution Center, solidifying a global parts supply system
Secured a KRW 500 billion contract (28,500 units) with CNH Industrial for tractor supply
2021
Introduced the industry's pioneering guaranteed residual value lease program (LS Dream)
Unveiled the high-performance, large-size XP7074 model (74 horsepower)
Released the XP model featuring Armrest+ and automatic transmission
LS Tractor honored with the Jang Young-shil Award as the first in the agricultural machinery industry to feature an 8-speed automatic-32-speed powershift transmission tractor
2020
Launched the MT4 series (58-68 horsepower), tailored to tackle challenges in various paddy fields and fields
Awarded the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Award at the Good Design Awards for the MT4 series (58-68 horsepower)

2010~2019

Achieved first place in the North American Agricultural Machinery Dealers Association’s satisfaction survey

LS tractor 2010
2020
Launched the MT4 series (58-68 horsepower), designed to meet challenges in all environments of paddy fields and fields
Won the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Award at the Good Design Awards for the MT4 series (58-68 horsepower)
2019
LS Tractor USA awarded 2019 EDA Dealer’s Choice Award for 5 consecutive years
Compact tractor MT3 model(47~58HP) launched
Powershift transmission applied XP model(86~102HP) launched
MT1(25HP) model awarded 2019 Good design Award
2018
LS Tractor USA awarded 2018 EDA Dealer’s Choice Award for 4 consecutive years
Partnered with Vietnam’s top automaker THACO for production of the tractor ‘KAM50’
Smart-Key System based NEW XP7102 model launched
2017
LS Tractor USA awarded 2016 EDA Dealer’s Choice Award for 3 consecutive years
U60 Cabin model awarded Tractor of the Year 2017 in Brazil
Sub-compact tractor MT1 model(22~25HP) launched
2016
LS Tractor USA awarded 2016 NAEDA Dealer’s Choice Award for 2 consecutive years
Premium heavy duty utility XP model(86~102HP) launched
4-pillar cab applied MT5 model(63~73HP) launched
2015
LS Tractor USA awarded 2015 NAEDA Dealer’s Choice Award
R60 model awarded Tractor of the Year 2015 in Brazil
LS MINI(18HP) for substitute of power tiller launched
2014
Tractor Supply Contract with Korean Government Rental Business for 5 consecutive years
Jeonju factory recorded amount of export at $200million
Completed construction of the tractor engine plant
OEM Business Contract with CNHi
2013
TA partnership with ASI (Uzbekistan)
LS Mtron Brazil (LSMB) Established
Tier 4 Engine Models Launched in North America Market
Tractor Supply Contract with Korean Government Rental Business for 4 Consecutive Years
2012
No.1 M/S in Tractor Business in Korea
Tractor Supply Contract with Korean Government Rental Business for 3 Consecutive Years
2011
Tractor Supply Contract with Korean Government Rental Business for 2 Consecutive Years
New Plus Model (72~97HP) Launched
2010
LS MACHINERY QINGDAO (LSMQ) Established
Contract of 20,000 Tractors for CNH OEM
Exclusive Tractor Supply Contract for Korean Government Rental Business

2000~2009

Spun off from the LG Group, Newly launched within the LS Group

LS tractor 2000
2009
EZ-SHIFT Technology Developed
LS Tractor USA (LSTA) Established
Sub-Compact Tractor J Series Launched
OEM Business Contract with CNH
2008
LS Mtron Spun off from LS Cable
2007
Awarded Korea Industrial Design Grand Prize with Tractor U model
Tractor PLUS series (65~90HP) Launched
Partnership with Anadolu Group from Turkey
2006
Tractor U series (41~55HP) Launched
2005
Production Site Moved from Gunpo to Jeonju Factory
Awarded Korea Industrial Design Grand Prize with Tractor R Model
2004
Machinery Business Division achieves 100 million USD in exports
2003
LS Group Spun off from LG Group Tractor R Model Launched
2002
Awarded Korea Industrial Design Grand Prize with Tractor N Model
HST Tractor Launched

1990~1999

Industry First among Korean brands to export tractors to Japan

LS tractor 1990
1999
First Above 60HP Tractor Developed in Korea
Awarded Korea Industrial Design Grand Prize with Tractor M Model
1998
The tractor M model won the Minister of Industry and Resources Award for excellent industrial design
1997
Acquired ISO 14001 International Standard
Exported Combine to China
Acquired OECD Certificate (Tractor LT360D/410D/470D/530D)
1996
Awarded Good Design with Tractor C Model
Tractor E Model, C Model Launched
1995
LG Group was renamed from Lucky Gold Star Group
LG Machinery was renamed from Gold Star Heavy Industry
First Korean Company exported Tractors to Japan
1994
Mini Excavator Business Launched
1990
Heavy Equipment Business Launched

1970~1989

Launch of the first combine produced in Korea

LS tractor 1970
1985
First Combine Launched in Korea
First Riding Type Rice Transplanter Launched in Korea
Cultivator Business Launched
1984
Power Tiller Business Launched
First 4WD Tractor Production Began
1983
Gold Star Heavy Industry Established by Acquiring Agricultural business with Gunpo Plant from KHIC
First Combine Model Launched
1977
KHIC (Korea Heavy Industries & Construction Co.)Began Tractor Business in Partnership with FIAT (CNHi)