Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT2040 or the LS Tractor MT232HE?

The Bobcat CT2040 leads on engine hp at 39.6 hp hp, compared to 31.7 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT232HE.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bobcat CT2040 or the LS Tractor MT232HE?

The Bobcat CT2040 leads on pto hp at 31.9 hp hp, compared to 26.2 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT232HE.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT2040 or the LS Tractor MT232HE?

The LS Tractor MT232HE leads on loader lift at 2,506 lb lb, compared to 1,389 lb lb for the Bobcat CT2040.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bobcat CT2040 or the LS Tractor MT232HE?

The Bobcat CT2040 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,631 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT232HE.

Bobcat CT2040 vs LS Tractor MT232HE

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 Bobcat CT2040 leads 4 categories to 3. Machine pages: Bobcat CT2040 and LS Tractor MT232HE.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bobcat CT2040	LS Tractor MT232HE
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 39.6 hp	31.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 31.9 hp	26.2 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	1,389 lb	▲ 2,506 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,631 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 99.6 in	94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,285 lbf	▲ 3,723 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	11.4 gpm	▲ 11.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	14.4 mph	—

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bobcat CT2040LS Tractor MT232HE

Engine HPhp

▲39.6 hp

31.7 hp

PTO HPhp

▲31.9 hp

26.2 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

1,389 lb

▲2,506 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,631 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	BobcatCT2040	LS TractorMT232HE


PTO Power	31.9 hp	26.2 hp
Alternator	alternator	55 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	NOT FOUND — no source reviewed explicitly states an air cleaner type for the CT2040	Dry
Engine Type	Diesel	3-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, Diesel, NA, IDI
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection	IDI
Displacement	111.4 in³	100.2 in³
Engine Model	Daedong 0.5 gal 3-cyl diesel	—
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	liquid-cooling	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Daedong	YANMAR
Engine Power (Gross)	39.6 hp	31.7 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Stage V	Tier 4

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

Warranty Length & Coverage	24 months or 1,500 hours (whichever occurs first)	6-year limited powertrain warranty; 2-year bumper-to-bumper warranty

Pump Type	Gear	Gear pump
Steering Flow	4.5 gpm	5.0 gpm
Implement Flow	11.7 gpm 44.3 lpm	6.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.4 gpm	11.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open Center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Optional	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	11.4 gpm	11.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	NOT FOUND	1
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1/2	0

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Live	Independent
Lift Control Type	Hydraulic Position Control System	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1631 lb.	1808 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional: 1988 rpm	Available (option)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,631 lb	1433 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41 x 14-20/4	41X14.00-20
R3 Turf - Front	28 x 8.5-15/6	25X8.50-14
Tire Size & Options	Front AG. (TURF, INDUSTRIAL) 7-16 (28 x 8.5-15/6, 27X8.5-15) \| Rear AG. (TURF, INDUSTRIAL) 11.2-24 (41 x 14-20/4, 15-19.5)	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5	43X16.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	27X8.5-15	27X8.50-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-16	7-14

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	6.4 qts	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	9.0 gal.	10.6 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Loader Model	FL8	—
Loader Lift Height	99.6 in.	94.3 in
Loader Breakout Force	3285 lb.	3,723 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Standard Quick Attach Mounting System	LL3003: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1389 lb.	2,506 lb

Clutch	Not Published	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	9-speed	3 ranges
Transmission Type	3-Range HST	Hydrostatic Drive
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	14.4 mph (23.1 km/hr.)	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	12.9 mph (20.8 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	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Std	Not Published

Wheelbase	65.7 in.	69 in
Overall Width	63.4 in.	66 in
Ground Clearance	11.5 in.	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	91.5 in.	95 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	NOT FOUND	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	NOT FOUND	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	96.5 in.	11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	120.9 in.	125 in

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