Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT2040 or the LS Tractor MT340HC?

The LS Tractor MT340HC leads on engine hp at 40 hp hp, compared to 39.6 hp hp for the Bobcat CT2040.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bobcat CT2040 or the LS Tractor MT340HC?

The LS Tractor MT340HC leads on pto hp at 32 hp hp, compared to 31.9 hp hp for the Bobcat CT2040.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT2040 or the LS Tractor MT340HC?

The LS Tractor MT340HC leads on loader lift at 2,185 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 MT340HC?

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 MT340HC.

Bobcat CT2040 vs LS Tractor MT340HC

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 MT340HC leads 5 categories to 2. Machine pages: Bobcat CT2040 and LS Tractor MT340HC.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bobcat CT2040	LS Tractor MT340HC
Engine HP (hp)	39.6 hp	▲ 40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	31.9 hp	▲ 32 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	1,389 lb	▲ 2,185 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,631 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 99.6 in	94.4 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,285 lbf	▲ 3,612 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	11.4 gpm	▲ 13.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	14.4 mph	—

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bobcat CT2040LS Tractor MT340HC

Engine HPhp

39.6 hp

▲40 hp

PTO HPhp

31.9 hp

▲32 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

1,389 lb

▲2,185 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 TractorMT340HC


PTO Power	31.9 hp	32 hp
Alternator	alternator	70 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	NOT FOUND — no source reviewed explicitly states an air cleaner type for the CT2040	Dry
Engine Type	Diesel	4-stroke, vertical, water cooling, CRDI
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection	Delphi, CRDI
Displacement	111.4 in³	114.7 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	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Daedong	LS Mtron
Engine Power (Gross)	39.6 hp	40 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Stage V	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Applicable
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, engine drive
Steering Flow	4.5 gpm	5.5 gpm
Implement Flow	11.7 gpm 44.3 lpm	7.8 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.4 gpm	13.3 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open Center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Optional	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	11.4 gpm	13.3 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	NOT FOUND	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1/2	2 Pair

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Live	Independent PTO with wet disk clutch
Lift Control Type	Hydraulic Position Control System	Position & Draft
Hitch Lift Capacity	1631 lb.	1,808 lbs
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional: 1988 rpm	Option (2,000 rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,631 lb	1,433 lbs

R3 Turf - Rear	41 x 14-20/4	41X14-20
R3 Turf - Front	28 x 8.5-15/6	25X8.5-14
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	43X16-20
R4 Industrial - Front	27X8.5-15	25X8.5-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-16	7.0-14

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	1.9 gal
Crankcase Capacity	6.4 qts	1.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity	9.0 gal.	12.4 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	1.7 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	7.9 gal

Loader Model	FL8	—
Loader Lift Height	99.6 in.	94.4 in
Loader Breakout Force	3285 lb.	3,612 lbs
Quick Attach Loader System	Standard Quick Attach Mounting System	LL3116: Standard Skid Steer Coupler (skid-steer compatible quick-attach)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1389 lb.	2,185 lbs

Clutch	Not Published	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	9-speed	2 Pedal with 3 Range - HST
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.	69.1 in
Overall Width	63.4 in.	59.3 in
Ground Clearance	11.5 in.	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	91.5 in.	Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	NOT FOUND	86.6 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	NOT FOUND	Not Applicable
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	96.5 in.	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	120.9 in.	136.1 in

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