John Deere 3033R vs LS Tractor MT232E

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, this matchup is a dead heat: 4 categories to the John Deere 3033R, 4 to the LS Tractor MT232E. Machine pages: John Deere 3033R and LS Tractor MT232E.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 3033R	LS Tractor MT232E
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 31.8 hp	31.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	24.3 hp	▲ 28.5 hp
Weight (lb)	2,900 lb	▲ 3,166 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,598 lb	▲ 2,063 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,200 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 102 in	94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,327 lbf	▲ 3,723 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 15.3 gpm	12.4 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	18.5 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 3033RLS Tractor MT232E

Engine HPhp

▲31.8 hp

31.7 hp

PTO HPhp

24.3 hp

▲28.5 hp

Weightlb

2,900 lb

▲3,166 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,360 lb

1,598 lb

▲2,063 lb

300R320R

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,200 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 Deere3033R	LS TractorMT232E


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	YANMAR
Engine Model	3TNV88C-MJT	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	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	31.8 hp	31.7 hp
PTO Power	24.3 hp	28.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element	Dry
Fuel System	Not Published	CRDI (common rail direct injection)
Alternator	75 A, 12 V	55 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Implement/steering pump: dual gear pump; hydrostatic pump: PV axial-piston pump	Gear pump
Implement Flow	9.1 gpm	7.4 gpm
Steering Flow	6.2 gpm	5.0 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	15.3 gpm	12.4 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	15.3 gpm	12.4 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	None
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	1 pair (optional)

Fuel Tank Capacity	Open station: 13.5 gal; Cab: 11.8 gal	10.6 gal
Coolant Capacity	1.4 gal	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	1.1 gal	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	6.8 gal	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.3 gal	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	Standard (540 rpm)
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional (2100 rpm)	Available (option)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,530 lb at hitch ball	1,808 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,200 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	three-range, infinitely variable	Synchro Shuttle
No. of Speeds	infinite in 3 ranges	F12 x R12
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.50 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	18.50 mph	Not Published
Clutch	Not Applicable	Dry Single
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)

Frame Type	Foldable ROPS; cab or open station configurations available	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disk	Wet, multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Standard seat: height, level and fore-aft adjustment; upgraded seat: weight (air pressure) and fore-aft adjustment	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD)	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	3,196 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Width	69.1 in	66 in
Wheelbase	68.0 in	69 in
Ground Clearance	12.2 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	8.8 ft (2.68 m, MFWD off)	11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Height to Top of ROPS	93.3 in	95 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	72.0 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	85.0 in	Not Published
Overall Length	120.2 in (with 3-point hitch)	125 in (frame to link)

Tractor Weight (Base)	2,900 lb	3,166 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	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	25X8.5-14 or 27X8.5-15	27x8.50-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5 or 43X16-20	43x16.00-20

Quick Attach Loader System	Tool-free attach-and-park mounting	LL3003: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler
Loader Model	300R; 320R	LL3003
Loader Lift Height	300R: 90 in; 320R: 102 in	LL3003: 94.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	300R: 1,360 lb; 320R: 1,598 lb (at pivot pin)	LL3003: 2,063 lb (at pivot pin, maximum height)
Loader Breakout Force	300R: 2,855 lbf; 320R: 3,327 lbf (at pivot pin)	LL3003: 3,723 lb (at pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Basic 2 years or 2,000 hours; powertrain 6 years or 2,000 hours	Two-year bumper to bumper; six-year limited powertrain

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John Deere 3033R vs LS Tractor MT232E: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3033R or the LS Tractor MT232E?: The John Deere 3033R leads on engine hp at 31.8 hp hp, compared to 31.7 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT232E.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3033R or the LS Tractor MT232E?: The LS Tractor MT232E leads on pto hp at 28.5 hp hp, compared to 24.3 hp hp for the John Deere 3033R.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 3033R or the LS Tractor MT232E?: The LS Tractor MT232E leads on weight at 3,166 lb lb, compared to 2,900 lb lb for the John Deere 3033R.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3033R or the LS Tractor MT232E?: The LS Tractor MT232E leads on loader lift at 2,063 lb lb, compared to 1,598 lb lb for the John Deere 3033R.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3033R or the LS Tractor MT232E?: The John Deere 3033R leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,200 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT232E.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 3033R	LS Tractor MT232E
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 31.8 hp	31.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	24.3 hp	▲ 28.5 hp
Weight (lb)	2,900 lb	▲ 3,166 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,598 lb	▲ 2,063 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,200 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 102 in	94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,327 lbf	▲ 3,723 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 15.3 gpm	12.4 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	18.5 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 3033RLS Tractor MT232E

Engine HPhp

▲31.8 hp

31.7 hp

PTO HPhp

24.3 hp

▲28.5 hp

Weightlb

2,900 lb

▲3,166 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,360 lb

1,598 lb

▲2,063 lb

300R320R

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,200 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 Deere3033R	LS TractorMT232E


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	YANMAR
Engine Model	3TNV88C-MJT	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	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	31.8 hp	31.7 hp
PTO Power	24.3 hp	28.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element	Dry
Fuel System	Not Published	CRDI (common rail direct injection)
Alternator	75 A, 12 V	55 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Implement/steering pump: dual gear pump; hydrostatic pump: PV axial-piston pump	Gear pump
Implement Flow	9.1 gpm	7.4 gpm
Steering Flow	6.2 gpm	5.0 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	15.3 gpm	12.4 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	15.3 gpm	12.4 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	None
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	1 pair (optional)

Fuel Tank Capacity	Open station: 13.5 gal; Cab: 11.8 gal	10.6 gal
Coolant Capacity	1.4 gal	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	1.1 gal	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	6.8 gal	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.3 gal	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	Standard (540 rpm)
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional (2100 rpm)	Available (option)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,530 lb at hitch ball	1,808 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,200 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	three-range, infinitely variable	Synchro Shuttle
No. of Speeds	infinite in 3 ranges	F12 x R12
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.50 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	18.50 mph	Not Published
Clutch	Not Applicable	Dry Single
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)

Frame Type	Foldable ROPS; cab or open station configurations available	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disk	Wet, multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Standard seat: height, level and fore-aft adjustment; upgraded seat: weight (air pressure) and fore-aft adjustment	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD)	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	3,196 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Width	69.1 in	66 in
Wheelbase	68.0 in	69 in
Ground Clearance	12.2 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	8.8 ft (2.68 m, MFWD off)	11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Height to Top of ROPS	93.3 in	95 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	72.0 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	85.0 in	Not Published
Overall Length	120.2 in (with 3-point hitch)	125 in (frame to link)

Tractor Weight (Base)	2,900 lb	3,166 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	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	25X8.5-14 or 27X8.5-15	27x8.50-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5 or 43X16-20	43x16.00-20

Quick Attach Loader System	Tool-free attach-and-park mounting	LL3003: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler
Loader Model	300R; 320R	LL3003
Loader Lift Height	300R: 90 in; 320R: 102 in	LL3003: 94.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	300R: 1,360 lb; 320R: 1,598 lb (at pivot pin)	LL3003: 2,063 lb (at pivot pin, maximum height)
Loader Breakout Force	300R: 2,855 lbf; 320R: 3,327 lbf (at pivot pin)	LL3003: 3,723 lb (at pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Basic 2 years or 2,000 hours; powertrain 6 years or 2,000 hours	Two-year bumper to bumper; six-year limited powertrain

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John Deere 3033R vs LS Tractor MT232E: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3033R or the LS Tractor MT232E?

The John Deere 3033R leads on engine hp at 31.8 hp hp, compared to 31.7 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT232E.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3033R or the LS Tractor MT232E?

The LS Tractor MT232E leads on pto hp at 28.5 hp hp, compared to 24.3 hp hp for the John Deere 3033R.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 3033R or the LS Tractor MT232E?

The LS Tractor MT232E leads on weight at 3,166 lb lb, compared to 2,900 lb lb for the John Deere 3033R.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3033R or the LS Tractor MT232E?

The LS Tractor MT232E leads on loader lift at 2,063 lb lb, compared to 1,598 lb lb for the John Deere 3033R.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3033R or the LS Tractor MT232E?

The John Deere 3033R leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,200 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT232E.

John Deere 3033R vs LS Tractor MT232E

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