John Deere 3025D 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 7 measurable specs, the LS Tractor MT226HEC leads 4 categories to 2 (1 tied). Machine pages: John Deere 3025D and LS Tractor MT226HEC.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 3025D	LS Tractor MT226HEC
Engine HP (hp)	24.4 hp	24.4 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 20.7 hp	19 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	1,186 lb	▲ 1,965 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,081.2 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	84 in	▲ 94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,704 lbf	▲ 2,962 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.9 gpm	▲ 10.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	11.1 mph	—

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 3025DLS Tractor MT226HEC

Engine HPhp

▲24.4 hp

PTO HPhp

▲20.7 hp

19 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

1,186 lb

▲1,965 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,081.2 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 Deere3025D	LS TractorMT226HEC


PTO Power	20.7 hp	19 hp
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	55 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Dry
Engine Type	Diesel, water-cooled	3-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, Diesel, NA, IDI
Fuel System	Direct injection	IDI
Displacement	100.1 in³	100.2 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2400 rpm	2400 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	YANMAR
Engine Power (Gross)	24.4 hp @ 400 rpm	24.4 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	Single gear	Gear pump
Steering Flow	3.6 gpm	4.6 gpm
Implement Flow	4.8 gpm	6.1 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	8.9 gpm	10.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	8.9 gpm	10.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to two (optional)	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1

PTO Rear	540 rpm (6-spline)	540 rpm
PTO Type	Not Published	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	1808 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Applicable	Available (option)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,081.2 lb @ 24 in behind link arms	1433 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41X14-20	41X14.00-20
R3 Turf - Front	27X8.50-15	25X8.50-14
Tire Size & Options	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	15.00-19.5	43X16.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.50-14	27X8.50-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	7-14

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	1.1 gal	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	10.0 gal	11.4 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.0 gal	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	9.2 gal	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	84.0 in	94.3 in
Loader Breakout Force	1,704 lb	2,962 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-change attachment carrier	LL3001, LL3002: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,186 lb	1,965 lb

Clutch	Not Published	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	8F/8R	3 ranges
Transmission Type	8F/8R synchromesh shuttle shift gear transmission	Hydrostatic Drive
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	11.1 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	11.6 mph	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)

Brakes	Not Published	Wet, Multi-disc
Steering	Not Published	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	MFWD (4WD)	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	62.6 in	69 in
Overall Width	57.3 in	66 in
Ground Clearance	13.0 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	90 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Applicable
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	111.2 in	125 in

John Deere 3025D vs LS Tractor MT226HEC: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3025D or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 24.4 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3025D or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?: The John Deere 3025D leads on pto hp at 20.7 hp hp, compared to 19 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT226HEC.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3025D or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?: The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on loader lift at 1,965 lb lb, compared to 1,186 lb lb for the John Deere 3025D.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3025D or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?: The John Deere 3025D leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,081.2 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT226HEC.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 3025D	LS Tractor MT226HEC
Engine HP (hp)	24.4 hp	24.4 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 20.7 hp	19 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	1,186 lb	▲ 1,965 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,081.2 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	84 in	▲ 94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,704 lbf	▲ 2,962 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.9 gpm	▲ 10.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	11.1 mph	—

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 3025DLS Tractor MT226HEC

Engine HPhp

▲24.4 hp

PTO HPhp

▲20.7 hp

19 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

1,186 lb

▲1,965 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,081.2 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 Deere3025D	LS TractorMT226HEC


PTO Power	20.7 hp	19 hp
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	55 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Dry
Engine Type	Diesel, water-cooled	3-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, Diesel, NA, IDI
Fuel System	Direct injection	IDI
Displacement	100.1 in³	100.2 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2400 rpm	2400 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	YANMAR
Engine Power (Gross)	24.4 hp @ 400 rpm	24.4 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	Single gear	Gear pump
Steering Flow	3.6 gpm	4.6 gpm
Implement Flow	4.8 gpm	6.1 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	8.9 gpm	10.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	8.9 gpm	10.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to two (optional)	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1

PTO Rear	540 rpm (6-spline)	540 rpm
PTO Type	Not Published	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	1808 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Applicable	Available (option)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,081.2 lb @ 24 in behind link arms	1433 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41X14-20	41X14.00-20
R3 Turf - Front	27X8.50-15	25X8.50-14
Tire Size & Options	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	15.00-19.5	43X16.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.50-14	27X8.50-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	7-14

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	1.1 gal	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	10.0 gal	11.4 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.0 gal	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	9.2 gal	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	84.0 in	94.3 in
Loader Breakout Force	1,704 lb	2,962 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-change attachment carrier	LL3001, LL3002: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,186 lb	1,965 lb

Clutch	Not Published	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	8F/8R	3 ranges
Transmission Type	8F/8R synchromesh shuttle shift gear transmission	Hydrostatic Drive
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	11.1 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	11.6 mph	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)

Brakes	Not Published	Wet, Multi-disc
Steering	Not Published	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	MFWD (4WD)	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	62.6 in	69 in
Overall Width	57.3 in	66 in
Ground Clearance	13.0 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	90 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Applicable
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	111.2 in	125 in

John Deere 3025D vs LS Tractor MT226HEC: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3025D or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 24.4 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3025D or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?

The John Deere 3025D leads on pto hp at 20.7 hp hp, compared to 19 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT226HEC.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3025D or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?

The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on loader lift at 1,965 lb lb, compared to 1,186 lb lb for the John Deere 3025D.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3025D or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?

The John Deere 3025D leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,081.2 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT226HEC.

John Deere 3025D vs LS Tractor MT226HEC

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