John Deere 2032R vs LS Tractor MT232HC

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 MT232HC leads 8 categories to 0. Machine pages: John Deere 2032R and LS Tractor MT232HC.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 2032R	LS Tractor MT232HC
Engine HP (hp)	31.2 hp	▲ 31.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	24.2 hp	▲ 26.2 hp
Weight (lb)	1,973 lb	▲ 3,721 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,120 lb	▲ 2,063 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,356 lb	▲ 1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	85 in	▲ 94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,363 lbf	▲ 3,723 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	9.3 gpm	▲ 11.7 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 2032RLS Tractor MT232HC

Engine HPhp

31.2 hp

▲31.7 hp

PTO HPhp

24.2 hp

▲26.2 hp

Weightlb

1,973 lb

▲3,721 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,027 lb

1,120 lb

▲2,063 lb

H130220R

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,356 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 Deere2032R	LS TractorMT232HC


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	YANMAR
Engine Model	3TNV88C-NJT2	3TNV88C-MLST
Engine Type	Diesel	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, naturally aspirated, CRDI
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	100.2 in³	100.2 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	31.2 hp	31.7 hp
PTO Power	24.2 hp	26.2 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Dry
Fuel System	Direct injection	CRDI (common rail direct injection)
Alternator	85 A, 12 V	55 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Tandem gear	Gear pump
Implement Flow	5.3 gpm	6.7 gpm
Steering Flow	4 gpm	5.0 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	9.3 gpm	11.7 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	9.3 gpm	11.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1 pair
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 3	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	8.5 gal	11.4 gal
Coolant Capacity	4.2 qt	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	4.7 qt	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	4.6 gal	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4.1 qt	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	Standard (540 rpm)
Mid-PTO Availability	2100 rpm	Available (option)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	1433 lb	1,808 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1356 lb	1433 lb
Lift Control Type	Position Control	Position control

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic	HST
No. of Speeds	Infinite (2-range)	3 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)

Frame Type	Open station with foldable ROPS	Not Published
Steering	Power	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet Disc	Wet, multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Marine-grade seat	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	1940 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	562 lb	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	115.2 in	125 in
Overall Width	55.6 in	66 in
Wheelbase	65.2 in	69 in
Ground Clearance	13 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	98.4 in	11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Height to Top of ROPS	89.7 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	67.5 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	90 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	1973 lb	3,721 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Ag, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial, R3 Turf Radial	R1 agricultural, R4 industrial, R3 turf and VT (versa turf); VT same size as R4
R1 Agricultural - Front	7.00-12	7-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	12.4-16	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	23X8.50-14	25x8.50-14
R3 Turf - Rear	14-17.5	41x14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.50-14	27x8.50-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	14-17.5	43x16.00-20

Quick Attach Loader System	H130 Loader	LL3003: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler
Loader Model	H130 or 220R	LL3003, LL3004
Loader Lift Height	H130: 78.5 in; 220R: 85 in (at pivot pin)	LL3003, LL3004: 94.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	H130: 1,027 lb; 220R: 1,120 lb (at pivot pin, full height)	LL3003, LL3004: 2,063 lb
Loader Breakout Force	H130: 2,363 lbf; 220R: 1,949 lbf (at pivot pin)	LL3003, LL3004: 3,723 lb

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

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John Deere 2032R vs LS Tractor MT232HC: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 2032R or the LS Tractor MT232HC?: The LS Tractor MT232HC leads on engine hp at 31.7 hp hp, compared to 31.2 hp hp for the John Deere 2032R.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 2032R or the LS Tractor MT232HC?: The LS Tractor MT232HC leads on pto hp at 26.2 hp hp, compared to 24.2 hp hp for the John Deere 2032R.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 2032R or the LS Tractor MT232HC?: The LS Tractor MT232HC leads on weight at 3,721 lb lb, compared to 1,973 lb lb for the John Deere 2032R.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 2032R or the LS Tractor MT232HC?: The LS Tractor MT232HC leads on loader lift at 2,063 lb lb, compared to 1,120 lb lb for the John Deere 2032R.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 2032R or the LS Tractor MT232HC?: The LS Tractor MT232HC leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,433 lb lb, compared to 1,356 lb lb for the John Deere 2032R.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 2032R	LS Tractor MT232HC
Engine HP (hp)	31.2 hp	▲ 31.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	24.2 hp	▲ 26.2 hp
Weight (lb)	1,973 lb	▲ 3,721 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,120 lb	▲ 2,063 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,356 lb	▲ 1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	85 in	▲ 94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,363 lbf	▲ 3,723 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	9.3 gpm	▲ 11.7 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 2032RLS Tractor MT232HC

Engine HPhp

31.2 hp

▲31.7 hp

PTO HPhp

24.2 hp

▲26.2 hp

Weightlb

1,973 lb

▲3,721 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,027 lb

1,120 lb

▲2,063 lb

H130220R

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,356 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 Deere2032R	LS TractorMT232HC


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	YANMAR
Engine Model	3TNV88C-NJT2	3TNV88C-MLST
Engine Type	Diesel	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, naturally aspirated, CRDI
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	100.2 in³	100.2 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	31.2 hp	31.7 hp
PTO Power	24.2 hp	26.2 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Dry
Fuel System	Direct injection	CRDI (common rail direct injection)
Alternator	85 A, 12 V	55 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Tandem gear	Gear pump
Implement Flow	5.3 gpm	6.7 gpm
Steering Flow	4 gpm	5.0 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	9.3 gpm	11.7 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	9.3 gpm	11.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1 pair
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 3	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	8.5 gal	11.4 gal
Coolant Capacity	4.2 qt	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	4.7 qt	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	4.6 gal	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4.1 qt	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	Standard (540 rpm)
Mid-PTO Availability	2100 rpm	Available (option)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	1433 lb	1,808 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1356 lb	1433 lb
Lift Control Type	Position Control	Position control

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic	HST
No. of Speeds	Infinite (2-range)	3 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)

Frame Type	Open station with foldable ROPS	Not Published
Steering	Power	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet Disc	Wet, multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Marine-grade seat	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	1940 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	562 lb	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	115.2 in	125 in
Overall Width	55.6 in	66 in
Wheelbase	65.2 in	69 in
Ground Clearance	13 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	98.4 in	11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Height to Top of ROPS	89.7 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	67.5 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	90 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	1973 lb	3,721 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Ag, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial, R3 Turf Radial	R1 agricultural, R4 industrial, R3 turf and VT (versa turf); VT same size as R4
R1 Agricultural - Front	7.00-12	7-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	12.4-16	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	23X8.50-14	25x8.50-14
R3 Turf - Rear	14-17.5	41x14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.50-14	27x8.50-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	14-17.5	43x16.00-20

Quick Attach Loader System	H130 Loader	LL3003: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler
Loader Model	H130 or 220R	LL3003, LL3004
Loader Lift Height	H130: 78.5 in; 220R: 85 in (at pivot pin)	LL3003, LL3004: 94.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	H130: 1,027 lb; 220R: 1,120 lb (at pivot pin, full height)	LL3003, LL3004: 2,063 lb
Loader Breakout Force	H130: 2,363 lbf; 220R: 1,949 lbf (at pivot pin)	LL3003, LL3004: 3,723 lb

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

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John Deere 2032R vs LS Tractor MT232HC: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 2032R or the LS Tractor MT232HC?

The LS Tractor MT232HC leads on engine hp at 31.7 hp hp, compared to 31.2 hp hp for the John Deere 2032R.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 2032R or the LS Tractor MT232HC?

The LS Tractor MT232HC leads on pto hp at 26.2 hp hp, compared to 24.2 hp hp for the John Deere 2032R.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 2032R or the LS Tractor MT232HC?

The LS Tractor MT232HC leads on weight at 3,721 lb lb, compared to 1,973 lb lb for the John Deere 2032R.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 2032R or the LS Tractor MT232HC?

The LS Tractor MT232HC leads on loader lift at 2,063 lb lb, compared to 1,120 lb lb for the John Deere 2032R.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 2032R or the LS Tractor MT232HC?

The LS Tractor MT232HC leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,433 lb lb, compared to 1,356 lb lb for the John Deere 2032R.

John Deere 2032R vs LS Tractor MT232HC

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