John Deere 2025R vs LS Tractor MT226HEC

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

Across 8 measurable specs, the LS Tractor MT226HEC leads 7 categories to 0 (1 tied). Machine pages: John Deere 2025R and LS Tractor MT226HEC.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 2025R	LS Tractor MT226HEC
Engine HP (hp)	23.9 hp	23.9 hp
PTO HP (hp)	17.2 hp	▲ 19 hp
Weight (lb)	1,660 lb	▲ 3,609 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,023 lb	▲ 1,599 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	915 lb	▲ 1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	78.9 in	▲ 94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,508 lbf	▲ 2,962 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	7 gpm	▲ 10.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	12.3 mph	n/a

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John Deere 2025RLS Tractor MT226HEC

Engine HPhp

▲23.9 hp

PTO HPhp

17.2 hp

▲19 hp

Weightlb

1,660 lb

▲3,609 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,023 lb

803 lb

▲1,599 lb

H130NSL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

915 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	John Deere2025R	LS TractorMT226HEC


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	YANMAR
Engine Model	3TNV80F-NCJT	3TNV88F-EPLST
Engine Type	Diesel	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, naturally aspirated, DI
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	77 in³	100.2 in³
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	2400 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	23.9 hp	23.9 hp
PTO Power	17.2 hp	19 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Water pump (liquid-cooled)	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Dry
Fuel System	Indirect injection	DI (direct injection)
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	55 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Gear	Gear pump
Implement Flow	3.5 gpm	6.1 gpm
Steering Flow	3.5 gpm	4.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	7 gpm	10.7 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	7 gpm	10.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	3.4 gpm implement circuit; 7.0 gpm combined pump output	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	1 pair
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	6.1 gal	11.4 gal
Coolant Capacity	0.84 gal	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	0.84 gal	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.5 gal	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	0.89 gal	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	Standard (540 rpm)
Mid-PTO Availability	2000 rpm	Available (option)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	1433 lb	1,808 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	915 lb	1433 lb
Lift Control Type	Position Control	Position control

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic	HST
No. of Speeds	Two range (Hi and Lo)	3 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	12.3 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	11.4 mph	Not Published
Clutch	wet disc	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes; Limited slip differential: No	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)

Frame Type	Open center; spur gear final drive; wet disc brakes	Not Published
Steering	Power	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet Disc	Wet, multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Fore/aft adjustable; seat flips forward for weather protection; no mechanical suspension listed	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Four-wheel drive	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	1940 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	562 lb	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	109.2 in	125 in
Overall Width	37 in (min); 51 in (max)	66 in
Wheelbase	63 in	69 in
Ground Clearance	12.5 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	2.51 m 8.2 ft	11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Height to Top of ROPS	89 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	66.8 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	90 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	1660 lb	3,609 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	~2,005 lb (open station shipping weight 1,872 lb / 1,871.7 lb base; with H130 loader approx. 2,005 lb estimated)	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	~2,392 lb base cab shipping weight (loader weight additive)	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Front: 23x8.5-12 (R4 industrial / R3 turf); Rear: 31x12-16.5 (R4 industrial / R3 turf)	R1 agricultural, R4 industrial, R3 turf and VT (versa turf); VT same size as R4
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	7-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	23x8.50-12 or R3 Radial: 220/55-R12	25x8.50-14
R3 Turf - Rear	12-16.5 or R3 Radial: 280/70 R16	41x14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.50-12	27x8.50-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	31x12.00-16.5	43x16.00-20

Quick Attach Loader System	H130 Loader (Quik-Park); 120R Loader (NSL standard, MSL optional, Quik-Park)	LL3001, LL3002: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler
Loader Model	H130 or 120R	LL3002
Loader Lift Height	H130: 78.9 in; 120R: 72 in (at pivot pin)	LL3002: 94.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	H130: 1,023 lb; 120R (NSL): 803 lb (at pivot pin, full height)	LL3002: 1,599 lb
Loader Breakout Force	H130: 2,508 lbf (at pivot pin); 120R: Not Published	LL3002: 2,962 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	2-year bumper-to-bumper (comprehensive) + 6-year/2,000-hour powertrain warranty	6-year limited powertrain warranty; 2-year bumper-to-bumper warranty

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John Deere 2025R vs LS Tractor MT226HEC: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 2025R or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 23.9 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 2025R or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?: The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on pto hp at 19 hp hp, compared to 17.2 hp hp for the John Deere 2025R.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 2025R or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?: The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on weight at 3,609 lb lb, compared to 1,660 lb lb for the John Deere 2025R.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 2025R or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?: The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on loader lift at 1,599 lb lb, compared to 1,023 lb lb for the John Deere 2025R.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 2025R or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?: The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,433 lb lb, compared to 915 lb lb for the John Deere 2025R.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 2025R	LS Tractor MT226HEC
Engine HP (hp)	23.9 hp	23.9 hp
PTO HP (hp)	17.2 hp	▲ 19 hp
Weight (lb)	1,660 lb	▲ 3,609 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,023 lb	▲ 1,599 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	915 lb	▲ 1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	78.9 in	▲ 94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,508 lbf	▲ 2,962 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	7 gpm	▲ 10.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	12.3 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 2025RLS Tractor MT226HEC

Engine HPhp

▲23.9 hp

PTO HPhp

17.2 hp

▲19 hp

Weightlb

1,660 lb

▲3,609 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,023 lb

803 lb

▲1,599 lb

H130NSL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

915 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	John Deere2025R	LS TractorMT226HEC


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	YANMAR
Engine Model	3TNV80F-NCJT	3TNV88F-EPLST
Engine Type	Diesel	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, naturally aspirated, DI
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	77 in³	100.2 in³
Rated Engine Speed	3200 rpm	2400 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	23.9 hp	23.9 hp
PTO Power	17.2 hp	19 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Water pump (liquid-cooled)	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Dry
Fuel System	Indirect injection	DI (direct injection)
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	55 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Gear	Gear pump
Implement Flow	3.5 gpm	6.1 gpm
Steering Flow	3.5 gpm	4.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	7 gpm	10.7 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	7 gpm	10.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	3.4 gpm implement circuit; 7.0 gpm combined pump output	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	1 pair
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	6.1 gal	11.4 gal
Coolant Capacity	0.84 gal	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	0.84 gal	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	3.5 gal	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	0.89 gal	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	Standard (540 rpm)
Mid-PTO Availability	2000 rpm	Available (option)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	1433 lb	1,808 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	915 lb	1433 lb
Lift Control Type	Position Control	Position control

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic	HST
No. of Speeds	Two range (Hi and Lo)	3 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	12.3 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	11.4 mph	Not Published
Clutch	wet disc	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes; Limited slip differential: No	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)

Frame Type	Open center; spur gear final drive; wet disc brakes	Not Published
Steering	Power	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet Disc	Wet, multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Fore/aft adjustable; seat flips forward for weather protection; no mechanical suspension listed	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Four-wheel drive	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	1940 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	562 lb	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	109.2 in	125 in
Overall Width	37 in (min); 51 in (max)	66 in
Wheelbase	63 in	69 in
Ground Clearance	12.5 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	2.51 m 8.2 ft	11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Height to Top of ROPS	89 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	66.8 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	90 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	1660 lb	3,609 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	~2,005 lb (open station shipping weight 1,872 lb / 1,871.7 lb base; with H130 loader approx. 2,005 lb estimated)	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	~2,392 lb base cab shipping weight (loader weight additive)	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Front: 23x8.5-12 (R4 industrial / R3 turf); Rear: 31x12-16.5 (R4 industrial / R3 turf)	R1 agricultural, R4 industrial, R3 turf and VT (versa turf); VT same size as R4
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	7-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	23x8.50-12 or R3 Radial: 220/55-R12	25x8.50-14
R3 Turf - Rear	12-16.5 or R3 Radial: 280/70 R16	41x14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.50-12	27x8.50-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	31x12.00-16.5	43x16.00-20

Quick Attach Loader System	H130 Loader (Quik-Park); 120R Loader (NSL standard, MSL optional, Quik-Park)	LL3001, LL3002: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler
Loader Model	H130 or 120R	LL3002
Loader Lift Height	H130: 78.9 in; 120R: 72 in (at pivot pin)	LL3002: 94.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	H130: 1,023 lb; 120R (NSL): 803 lb (at pivot pin, full height)	LL3002: 1,599 lb
Loader Breakout Force	H130: 2,508 lbf (at pivot pin); 120R: Not Published	LL3002: 2,962 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	2-year bumper-to-bumper (comprehensive) + 6-year/2,000-hour powertrain warranty	6-year limited powertrain warranty; 2-year bumper-to-bumper warranty

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John Deere 2025R vs LS Tractor MT226HEC: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 2025R or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 23.9 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 2025R or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?

The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on pto hp at 19 hp hp, compared to 17.2 hp hp for the John Deere 2025R.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 2025R or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?

The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on weight at 3,609 lb lb, compared to 1,660 lb lb for the John Deere 2025R.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 2025R or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?

The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on loader lift at 1,599 lb lb, compared to 1,023 lb lb for the John Deere 2025R.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 2025R or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?

The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,433 lb lb, compared to 915 lb lb for the John Deere 2025R.

John Deere 2025R vs LS Tractor MT226HEC

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