Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 2032R or the LS Tractor MT232HE?

The LS Tractor MT232HE leads on engine hp at 31.7 hp hp, compared to 30.7 hp hp for the John Deere 2032R.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 2032R or the LS Tractor MT232HE?

The LS Tractor MT232HE leads on pto hp at 26.2 hp hp, compared to 24.2 hp hp for the John Deere 2032R.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 2032R or the LS Tractor MT232HE?

The LS Tractor MT232HE leads on loader lift at 2,506 lb lb, compared to 1,120 lb lb for the John Deere 2032R.

John Deere 2032R 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 6 measurable specs, the LS Tractor MT232HE leads 6 categories to 0. Machine pages: John Deere 2032R and LS Tractor MT232HE.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 2032R	LS Tractor MT232HE
Engine HP (hp)	30.7 hp	▲ 31.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	24.2 hp	▲ 26.2 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	1,120 lb	▲ 2,506 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	—	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	85 in	▲ 94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,949 lbf	▲ 3,723 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	9.3 gpm	▲ 11.7 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 2032RLS Tractor MT232HE

Engine HPhp

30.7 hp

▲31.7 hp

PTO HPhp

24.2 hp

▲26.2 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

1,120 lb

▲2,506 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)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 TractorMT232HE


PTO Power	24.2 hp	26.2 hp
Alternator	85 A, 12 V	55 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Dry
Engine Type	Diesel	3-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, Diesel, NA, IDI
Fuel System	Direct injection	IDI
Displacement	100.2 in³	100.2 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	YANMAR
Engine Power (Gross)	30.7 hp @ 500 rpm	31.7 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

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

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

Pump Type	Tandem gear	Gear pump
Steering Flow	4.0 gpm	5.0 gpm
Implement Flow	5.3 gpm	6.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	9.3 gpm	11.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	9.3 gpm	11.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 3	1
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	0

PTO Rear	543 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	1808 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Yes (1998 rpm)	Available (option)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	Not Published	1433 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	14-17.5	41X14.00-20
R3 Turf - Front	23X8.50-14	25X8.50-14
Tire Size & Options	R1 Ag, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial, R3 Turf Radial	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	14-17.5	43X16.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.50-14	27X8.50-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	12.4-16	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7.00-12	7-14

Coolant Capacity	5.2 qt	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	4.5 qt	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	8.5 gal	10.6 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4.0 qt	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	6.2 gal	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	85 in	94.3 in
Loader Breakout Force	1,949 lbf	3,723 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Quik-Park	LL3003: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,120 lb	2,506 lb

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

Brakes	Wet disc	Wet, Multi-disc
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Open station with foldable ROPS	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	1,940 lb	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Marine-grade seat	Not Published

Wheelbase	67.8 in	69 in
Overall Width	55.1 in	66 in
Ground Clearance	9.8 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	92.3 in	95 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	98.4 in	11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	117.5 in	125 in

John Deere 2032R vs LS Tractor MT232HE: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 2032R or the LS Tractor MT232HE?: The LS Tractor MT232HE leads on engine hp at 31.7 hp hp, compared to 30.7 hp hp for the John Deere 2032R.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 2032R or the LS Tractor MT232HE?: The LS Tractor MT232HE leads on pto hp at 26.2 hp hp, compared to 24.2 hp hp for the John Deere 2032R.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 2032R or the LS Tractor MT232HE?: The LS Tractor MT232HE leads on loader lift at 2,506 lb lb, compared to 1,120 lb lb for the John Deere 2032R.