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LSMT242HC
JohnDeere3043D
Comparison loaded for 2 tractors.

The headline numbers at a glance.

LS Tractor MT242HCJohn Deere 3043D
Engine HPhp
42.5 hp
41.6 hp
PTO HPhp
34.8 hp
36.3 hp
Weightlb
Loader Liftlb
2,506 lb
1,186 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb
1,433 lb
2,081.2 lb
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Full Spec Sheet

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

SpecLS TractorMT242HCJohn Deere3043D
PTO Power34.8 hp36.3 hp
Alternator55 A, 12 V55 A, 12 V
Air CleanerDryDual element
Engine Type4-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, Diesel, NA, CRDITurbocharged diesel; high pressure common rail direct injection
Fuel SystemCRDIHigh pressure common rail direct injection
Displacement133.6 in³95.8 in³
No. of Cylinders43
Rated Engine Speed2600 rpm2800 rpm
Cooling System TypeLiquid-cooledLiquid
Engine ManufacturerYANMARYanmar
Engine Power (Gross)42.5 hp41.6 hp @ 800 rpm
Engine Emissions ConstraintsTier 4Tier 4

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