Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 3026 or the LS Tractor MT226HE?

The LS Tractor MT226HE leads on engine hp at 24.6 hp hp, compared to 24 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 3026.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 3026 or the LS Tractor MT226HE?

The Bad Boy Tractors 3026 leads on pto hp at 18 hp hp, compared to 17.1 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT226HE.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 3026 or the LS Tractor MT226HE?

The LS Tractor MT226HE leads on loader lift at 1,965 lb lb, compared to 1,314 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 3026.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 3026 or the LS Tractor MT226HE?

The LS Tractor MT226HE leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,433 lb lb, compared to 974 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 3026.

Bad Boy Tractors 3026 vs LS Tractor MT226HE

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 7 measurable specs, the LS Tractor MT226HE leads 6 categories to 1. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 3026 and LS Tractor MT226HE.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 3026	LS Tractor MT226HE
Engine HP (hp)	24 hp	▲ 24.6 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 18 hp	17.1 hp
Weight (lb)	1,829.8 lb	—
Loader Lift (lb)	1,314 lb	▲ 1,965 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	974 lb	▲ 1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	86 in	▲ 94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,960 lbf	▲ 2,962 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	7.4 gpm	▲ 11.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	14.8 mph	—

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 3026LS Tractor MT226HE

Engine HPhp

24 hp

▲24.6 hp

PTO HPhp

▲18 hp

17.1 hp

Weightlb

1,829.8 lb

—

Loader Liftlb

1,314 lb

▲1,965 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

974 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.

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors3026	LS TractorMT226HE


PTO Power	18 hp	17.1 hp
Alternator	50 A, 12 V	50 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry, Element	Dry
Engine Type	3 CYL, Water Cooled, Diesel	3-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, Diesel, NA, IDI
Fuel System	Diesel	IDI
Displacement	71.7 in³	80.4 in³
Engine Model	A1100N2	—
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2500 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water Cooled	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	TYM	MHI
Engine Power (Gross)	24 hp	24.6 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Final Tier4	Tier 4

Tractor Weight (Base)	1,829.8 lb (1,829 lbs) for 2024H, 2,107.6 lb (2,107 lbs) for 3026H	—
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	2,106 lbs - base tractor with loader, no cab option confirmed for 3026 in available sources	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year powertrain warranty	6-year limited powertrain warranty; 2-year bumper-to-bumper warranty

Pump Type	Gear type pump with primary and secondary pumps	Gear pump
Steering Flow	3.1 gpm	4.6 gpm
Implement Flow	4.3 gpm	7.1 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	7.4 gpm 28.0 lpm	11.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Power Assisted Hydro-Static	Open center
System Operating Pressure	352.7 lbf/cm² (max operating pressure)	—
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	7.7 gal per min	11.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Optional (Up To 1)	1
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	0

PTO Rear	540 / 960 rpm @ 2,600 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Live P.T.O. (6 Spline shaft)	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,433 lbs	1808 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Option: 2,500 rpm (Mid)	Available (option)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Cat 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	974 lb	1433 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	41X14.00-20
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	25X8.50-14
Tire Size & Options	IND (Industrial) Front: 25×8.50-14; IND Rear: 14×17.5	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	14X17.5	43X16.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.50-14	27X8.50-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-20 8PR	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-16 6PR	7-14

Coolant Capacity	1.21 gal	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	0.79 gal	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.08 gal	10.6 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	0.79 gal	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	2.90 gal	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	86 in.	94.3 in
Loader Breakout Force	1,960 lbs.	2,962 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	LL3001, LL3002: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,314 lbs.	1,965 lb

Clutch	Dry Single Plate	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	3 Range	3 ranges
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic (HST)	Hydrostatic Drive
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	14.8 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	14.8 mph	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential Lock	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)

Brakes	Wet, Multi-Disc	Wet, Multi-disc
Steering	Hydrostatic	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Steel frame with cast iron axles	Not Published
Front Axle Type	4 Wheel Drive	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable seat; flips up and back for rear backhoe operation	Not Published

Wheelbase	65.7"	66 in
Overall Width	53.8"	66 in
Overall Length	120.7 in for 2024H, 122.9 in for 3026H	—
Ground Clearance	16.4"	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	91.4"	95 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	91.4 in - ROPS up (no folded dimension found in available sources)	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	46°	11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	110 in	119 in