Which has more horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 4035 or the LS Tractor MT242HEC?

The LS Tractor MT242HEC leads on engine hp at 42.5 hp hp, compared to 34.9 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 4035.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bad Boy Tractors 4035 or the LS Tractor MT242HEC?

The LS Tractor MT242HEC leads on pto hp at 34.8 hp hp, compared to 30 hp hp for the Bad Boy Tractors 4035.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 4035 or the LS Tractor MT242HEC?

The LS Tractor MT242HEC leads on loader lift at 2,506 lb lb, compared to 2,200 lb lb for the Bad Boy Tractors 4035.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bad Boy Tractors 4035 or the LS Tractor MT242HEC?

The Bad Boy Tractors 4035 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,425 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT242HEC.

Bad Boy Tractors 4035 vs LS Tractor MT242HEC

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 MT242HEC leads 4 categories to 3. Machine pages: Bad Boy Tractors 4035 and LS Tractor MT242HEC.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bad Boy Tractors 4035	LS Tractor MT242HEC
Engine HP (hp)	34.9 hp	▲ 42.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	30 hp	▲ 34.8 hp
Weight (lb)	3,496.5 lb	—
Loader Lift (lb)	2,200 lb	▲ 2,506 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,425 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 104 in	94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,660 lbf	▲ 3,723 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 12.6 gpm	11.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	19.1 mph	—

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bad Boy Tractors 4035LS Tractor MT242HEC

Engine HPhp

34.9 hp

▲42.5 hp

PTO HPhp

30 hp

▲34.8 hp

Weightlb

3,496.5 lb

—

Loader Liftlb

2,200 lb

▲2,506 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,425 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 Tractors4035	LS TractorMT242HEC


PTO Power	30 hp	34.8 hp
Alternator	50 A, 12 V	55 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dry
Engine Type	3 Cylinder, Water-Cooled, Diesel	4-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, Diesel, NA, CRDI
Fuel System	Diesel fuel	CRDI
Displacement	104.7 in³	133.6 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water cooled	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	A1700N4-BUTC_4	YANMAR
Engine Power (Gross)	34.9 hp	42.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	EPA Final Tier4	Tier 4

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,496.5 lb (3,497 lbs) for ROPS MODEL; 3,728 lb (3,728 lbs) for CABIN MODEL	—
Weight with ROPS and Loader	3163 lbs	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	3,728 lbs	Not Published

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

Pump Type	Not Published	Gear pump
Steering Flow	4.4 gpm	5.0 gpm
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	6.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	12.6 gpm (4.4+8.2)	11.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open Center	Open center
System Operating Pressure	180 - 407.9 lbf/cm² for control valve	—
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	12.6 gpm	11.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Optional (up to 2)	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1

PTO Rear	540 RPM	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position Control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,306.9 lb	1808 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Available (option)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Cat 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,425 lb	1433 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	41X14.00-20
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	25X8.50-14
Tire Size & Options	Std (manual): 8.0-16 / 12.4-24; IND (website): 28X8.50-15 / 43X16.00-20	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	43X16.00-20	43X16.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	28X8.50-15	27X8.50-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	12.4-24 6PR	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	8.0-16 4PR	7-14

Coolant Capacity	1.32 gal	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	1.14 gal	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	7.13 gal	10.6 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	9.77 u.s. gal (37 ℓ) HST	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	104 in	94.3 in
Loader Breakout Force	3,660 lb	3,723 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	SSQA	LL3003: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,200 lb (at pivot pin)	2,506 lb

Clutch	None (HST)	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	3 Range	3 ranges
Transmission Type	HST (3-range)	Hydrostatic Drive
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	19.08 mph (range C)	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	19.08 mph (range C)	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)

Brakes	Wet multi-disc	Wet, Multi-disc
Steering	Fully hydraulic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Cast Iron	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	65.7 in	74 in
Overall Width	56.7 in	66 in
Overall Length	134.88 in.	—
Ground Clearance	15 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	96.85 in	Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	90 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Applicable
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	11.8 ft (3.6 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	134.88 in	125 in

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