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JohnDeere3043D
LSMT242HE
Comparison loaded for 2 tractors.

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 3043DLS Tractor MT242HE
Engine HPhp
41.6 hp
42.5 hp
PTO HPhp
36.3 hp
34.8 hp
Weightlb
Loader Liftlb
1,186 lb
2,506 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb
2,081.2 lb
1,433 lb
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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

SpecJohn Deere3043DLS TractorMT242HE
PTO Power36.3 hp34.8 hp
Alternator55 A, 12 V55 A, 12 V
Air CleanerDual elementDry
Engine TypeTurbocharged diesel; high pressure common rail direct injection4-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, Diesel, NA, CRDI
Fuel SystemHigh pressure common rail direct injectionCRDI
Displacement95.8 in³133.6 in³
No. of Cylinders34
Rated Engine Speed2800 rpm2600 rpm
Cooling System TypeLiquidLiquid-cooled
Engine ManufacturerYanmarYANMAR
Engine Power (Gross)41.6 hp @ 800 rpm42.5 hp
Engine Emissions ConstraintsTier 4Tier 4

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