Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT1021 or the LS Tractor MT226E?

The LS Tractor MT226E leads on engine hp at 24.6 hp hp, compared to 21 hp hp for the Bobcat CT1021.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bobcat CT1021 or the LS Tractor MT226E?

The LS Tractor MT226E leads on pto hp at 19.2 hp hp, compared to 16.3 hp hp for the Bobcat CT1021.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT1021 or the LS Tractor MT226E?

The LS Tractor MT226E leads on loader lift at 1,965 lb lb, compared to 608 lb lb for the Bobcat CT1021.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bobcat CT1021 or the LS Tractor MT226E?

The LS Tractor MT226E leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,433 lb lb, compared to 700 lb lb for the Bobcat CT1021.

Bobcat CT1021 vs LS Tractor MT226E

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 MT226E leads 7 categories to 0. Machine pages: Bobcat CT1021 and LS Tractor MT226E.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bobcat CT1021	LS Tractor MT226E
Engine HP (hp)	21 hp	▲ 24.6 hp
PTO HP (hp)	16.3 hp	▲ 19.2 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	608 lb	▲ 1,965 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	700 lb	▲ 1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	71.9 in	▲ 94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,554 lbf	▲ 2,962 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	7.2 gpm	▲ 12.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	11.1 mph	—

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bobcat CT1021LS Tractor MT226E

Engine HPhp

21 hp

▲24.6 hp

PTO HPhp

16.3 hp

▲19.2 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

608 lb

▲1,965 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

700 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	BobcatCT1021	LS TractorMT226E


PTO Power	16.3 hp	19.2 hp
Alternator	alternator	50 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	NOT FOUND	Dry
Engine Type	Diesel	3-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, Diesel, NA, IDI
Fuel System	Mechanical Fuel Injection; Indirect (Swirl chamber)	IDI
Displacement	61.4 in³	80.4 in³
Engine Model	3C100LWH-U2	—
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	3200	2500 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Daedong	MHI
Engine Power (Gross)	21 hp	24.6 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	24 months / 1,500 hours (whichever occurs first) - covers defects in material and workmanship	6-year limited powertrain warranty; 2-year bumper-to-bumper warranty

Pump Type	Gear	Gear pump
Steering Flow	N/A	4.6 gpm
Implement Flow	6.5 gpm (24.5 Lpm)	7.9 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	7.2 gpm	12.5 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open Center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	NOT FOUND	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	7.2 gpm	12.5 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1 Pair	1
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	0

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Hydraulic Position Control System	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	700 lb.	1808 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Standard: 2200 rpm	Available (option)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1 Limited	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	700 lb	1433 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	26X12.00-12	41X14.00-20
R3 Turf - Front	18X8.5-10	25X8.50-14
Tire Size & Options	Front AG. (TURF, INDUSTRIAL) 18X8.5-10; Rear AG. (TURF, INDUSTRIAL) 26X12.00-12	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	26X12.00-12	43X16.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	18X8.5-10	27X8.50-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	26X12.00-12	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	18X8.5-10	7-14

Coolant Capacity	2.0 (1.9) qts (L)	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	5.2 (4.9) qts (L)	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.7 gal.	10.6 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	NOT FOUND	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	NOT FOUND	Not Published

Loader Model	FL6	—
Loader Lift Height	71.9 in.	94.3 in
Loader Breakout Force	1554 lb.	2,962 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Standard Quick Attach Mounting System	LL3001, LL3002: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	608 lb.	1,965 lb

Clutch	Clutch-free (Hydrostatic)	Dry Single
No. of Speeds	2	F12 x R12
Transmission Type	2-Range HST	Synchro Shuttle
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	11.1 mph (17.8 km/hr.)	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	7.6 mph (12.2 km/hr.)	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Std	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)

Brakes	Wet Multi-disc	Wet, Multi-disc
Steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	7.7 kN / 1730 lb	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Suspension Seat ■	Not Published

Wheelbase	55.1 in.	66 in
Overall Width	46.0 in.	66 in
Ground Clearance	6.3 in.	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	87.6 in.	95 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	NOT FOUND — no source lists a cab-model height. The CT1021 is an open-station (two-post folding ROPS) machine; a Field Cab is a dealer-installed option only, and no cab height spec was found in any source.	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	NOT FOUND — no source explicitly lists the folded ROPS height. The only height figure available across all sources is Height (ROPS) [upright]: 87.6 in (2225 mm)	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	100.0 in.	11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	99.3 in.	119 in