John Deere 3025E 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 6 categories to 1 (1 tied). Machine pages: John Deere 3025E and LS Tractor MT226HEC.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 3025E	LS Tractor MT226HEC
Engine HP (hp)	24.4 hp	24.4 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 19.4 hp	19 hp
Weight (lb)	2,222 lb	▲ 3,609 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,186 lb	▲ 1,599 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,356 lb	▲ 1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	84 in	▲ 94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,704 lbf	▲ 2,962 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	9.3 gpm	▲ 10.7 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 3025ELS Tractor MT226HEC

Engine HPhp

▲24.4 hp

PTO HPhp

▲19.4 hp

19 hp

Weightlb

2,222 lb

▲3,609 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,186 lb

▲1,599 lb

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 Deere3025E	LS TractorMT226HEC


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	YANMAR
Engine Model	3TNV88F-EPJT2	3TNV88F-EPLST
Engine Type	Diesel, naturally aspirated, direct injection	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, naturally aspirated, DI
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	100.2 in³	100.2 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2400 rpm	2400 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	24.4 hp	24.4 hp
PTO Power	19.4 hp	19 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Water pump	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element	Dry
Fuel System	Direct injection	DI (direct injection)
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	55 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Implement/steering pump: tandem gear pump; hydrostatic pump: PV axial-piston pump	Gear pump
Implement Flow	5.3 gpm	6.1 gpm
Steering Flow	4.0 gpm	4.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	9.3 gpm	10.7 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	9.3 gpm	10.7 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 2 (optional)	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.5 gal	11.4 gal
Coolant Capacity	5.2 qt	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	4.5 qt	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	5.5 gal	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4 qt	Not Published

PTO Type	Not Published	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	Standard (540 rpm)
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Available (option)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	1,808 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,356 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Position control

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission (HST)	HST
No. of Speeds	Not Published	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	Not Published	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)

Frame Type	Open operator station (OOS)	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disc	Wet, multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	4WD (MFWD)	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	1,760 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	880 lb (maximum vertical load)	Not Published

Overall Width	56.9 in (min. rear tread, standard R1 tires); 61.7 in (max. rear tread, larger R4 tires)	66 in
Wheelbase	62.8 in	69 in
Ground Clearance	12.7 in (R4 tires)	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Height to Top of ROPS	95.3 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	90 in
Overall Length	115.9 in (with 3-point hitch)	125 in (frame to link)

Tractor Weight (Base)	2,222 lb	3,609 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	2,972 lb	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	Ag, Industrial, VT and Turf; VT same size as Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	7-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	27X8.50-15	25x8.50-14
R3 Turf - Rear	41X14-20	41x14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.50-14 or 27X8.50-15	27x8.50-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5 or 43x16-20	43x16.00-20

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-change attachment carrier	LL3002: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler
Loader Model	300E	LL3002
Loader Lift Height	84 in (at pivot pin)	LL3002: 94.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,186 lb (at pivot pin)	LL3002: 1,599 lb (at pivot pin, maximum height)
Loader Breakout Force	1,704 lb (at pivot pin)	LL3002: 2,962 lb (at pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Basic 24 months or 2,000 hours; powertrain 72 months or 2,000 hours	Two-year bumper to bumper; six-year limited powertrain

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John Deere 3025E vs LS Tractor MT226HEC: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3025E 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 3025E or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?: The John Deere 3025E leads on pto hp at 19.4 hp hp, compared to 19 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT226HEC.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 3025E or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?: The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on weight at 3,609 lb lb, compared to 2,222 lb lb for the John Deere 3025E.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3025E or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?: The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on loader lift at 1,599 lb lb, compared to 1,186 lb lb for the John Deere 3025E.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3025E or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?: The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,433 lb lb, compared to 1,356 lb lb for the John Deere 3025E.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 3025E	LS Tractor MT226HEC
Engine HP (hp)	24.4 hp	24.4 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 19.4 hp	19 hp
Weight (lb)	2,222 lb	▲ 3,609 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,186 lb	▲ 1,599 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,356 lb	▲ 1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	84 in	▲ 94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,704 lbf	▲ 2,962 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	9.3 gpm	▲ 10.7 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 3025ELS Tractor MT226HEC

Engine HPhp

▲24.4 hp

PTO HPhp

▲19.4 hp

19 hp

Weightlb

2,222 lb

▲3,609 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,186 lb

▲1,599 lb

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 Deere3025E	LS TractorMT226HEC


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	YANMAR
Engine Model	3TNV88F-EPJT2	3TNV88F-EPLST
Engine Type	Diesel, naturally aspirated, direct injection	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, naturally aspirated, DI
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	100.2 in³	100.2 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2400 rpm	2400 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	24.4 hp	24.4 hp
PTO Power	19.4 hp	19 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Water pump	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element	Dry
Fuel System	Direct injection	DI (direct injection)
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	55 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Implement/steering pump: tandem gear pump; hydrostatic pump: PV axial-piston pump	Gear pump
Implement Flow	5.3 gpm	6.1 gpm
Steering Flow	4.0 gpm	4.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	9.3 gpm	10.7 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	9.3 gpm	10.7 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 2 (optional)	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.5 gal	11.4 gal
Coolant Capacity	5.2 qt	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	4.5 qt	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	5.5 gal	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4 qt	Not Published

PTO Type	Not Published	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	Standard (540 rpm)
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Available (option)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	1,808 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,356 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Position control

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission (HST)	HST
No. of Speeds	Not Published	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	Not Published	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)

Frame Type	Open operator station (OOS)	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disc	Wet, multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	4WD (MFWD)	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	1,760 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	880 lb (maximum vertical load)	Not Published

Overall Width	56.9 in (min. rear tread, standard R1 tires); 61.7 in (max. rear tread, larger R4 tires)	66 in
Wheelbase	62.8 in	69 in
Ground Clearance	12.7 in (R4 tires)	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Height to Top of ROPS	95.3 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	90 in
Overall Length	115.9 in (with 3-point hitch)	125 in (frame to link)

Tractor Weight (Base)	2,222 lb	3,609 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	2,972 lb	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	Ag, Industrial, VT and Turf; VT same size as Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	7-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	27X8.50-15	25x8.50-14
R3 Turf - Rear	41X14-20	41x14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.50-14 or 27X8.50-15	27x8.50-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5 or 43x16-20	43x16.00-20

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-change attachment carrier	LL3002: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler
Loader Model	300E	LL3002
Loader Lift Height	84 in (at pivot pin)	LL3002: 94.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,186 lb (at pivot pin)	LL3002: 1,599 lb (at pivot pin, maximum height)
Loader Breakout Force	1,704 lb (at pivot pin)	LL3002: 2,962 lb (at pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Basic 24 months or 2,000 hours; powertrain 72 months or 2,000 hours	Two-year bumper to bumper; six-year limited powertrain

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John Deere 3025E vs LS Tractor MT226HEC: Quick Answers

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

The John Deere 3025E leads on pto hp at 19.4 hp hp, compared to 19 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT226HEC.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 3025E or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?

The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on weight at 3,609 lb lb, compared to 2,222 lb lb for the John Deere 3025E.

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

The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on loader lift at 1,599 lb lb, compared to 1,186 lb lb for the John Deere 3025E.

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

The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,433 lb lb, compared to 1,356 lb lb for the John Deere 3025E.

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