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 7 measurable specs, the LS Tractor MT226HEC leads 6 categories to 0 (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)	17.4 hp	▲ 19 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	1,186 lb	▲ 1,965 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

17.4 hp

▲19 hp

Weightlb

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Loader Liftlb

1,186 lb

▲1,965 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


PTO Power	17.4 hp	19 hp
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	55 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry, dual element	Dry
Engine Type	Diesel, naturally aspirated, direct injection	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	2400 rpm	2400 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	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	Dual gear	Gear pump
Steering Flow	4.0 gpm	4.6 gpm
Implement Flow	5.3 gpm	6.1 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	9.3 gpm	10.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	9.3 gpm	10.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 2 (optional)	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Not Published	Independent
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,356 lb @ 24 in behind link arms	1808 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Available (option)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,356 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 or 43X16-20	43X16.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.50-14 or 27X8.50-15	27X8.50-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	7-14

Coolant Capacity	1.24 gal	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	1.06 gal	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	7.5 U.S. gal	11.4 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	3.4 qt	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	5.5 gal	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	84 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 Applicable	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	Not Published	3 ranges
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission (HST)	Hydrostatic Drive
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)

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

Wheelbase	62.8 in	69 in
Overall Width	Not Published	66 in
Ground Clearance	9.4 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	9.4 ft (2.9 m)	11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	Not Published	125 in

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 LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on pto hp at 19 hp hp, compared to 17.4 hp hp 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 1,965 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)	17.4 hp	▲ 19 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	1,186 lb	▲ 1,965 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

17.4 hp

▲19 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

1,186 lb

▲1,965 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


PTO Power	17.4 hp	19 hp
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	55 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry, dual element	Dry
Engine Type	Diesel, naturally aspirated, direct injection	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	2400 rpm	2400 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	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	Dual gear	Gear pump
Steering Flow	4.0 gpm	4.6 gpm
Implement Flow	5.3 gpm	6.1 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	9.3 gpm	10.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	9.3 gpm	10.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 2 (optional)	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Not Published	Independent
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,356 lb @ 24 in behind link arms	1808 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Available (option)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,356 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 or 43X16-20	43X16.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.50-14 or 27X8.50-15	27X8.50-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	7-14

Coolant Capacity	1.24 gal	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	1.06 gal	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	7.5 U.S. gal	11.4 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	3.4 qt	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	5.5 gal	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	84 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 Applicable	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	Not Published	3 ranges
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission (HST)	Hydrostatic Drive
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)

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

Wheelbase	62.8 in	69 in
Overall Width	Not Published	66 in
Ground Clearance	9.4 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	9.4 ft (2.9 m)	11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	Not Published	125 in

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 LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on pto hp at 19 hp hp, compared to 17.4 hp hp 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 1,965 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.

John Deere 3025E vs LS Tractor MT226HEC

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