Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3033R or the LS Tractor MT232HE?

The John Deere 3033R leads on engine hp at 31.8 hp hp, compared to 31.7 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT232HE.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3033R or the LS Tractor MT232HE?

The LS Tractor MT232HE leads on pto hp at 26.2 hp hp, compared to 24.3 hp hp for the John Deere 3033R.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3033R or the LS Tractor MT232HE?

The LS Tractor MT232HE leads on loader lift at 2,506 lb lb, compared to 1,360 lb lb for the John Deere 3033R.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3033R or the LS Tractor MT232HE?

The John Deere 3033R leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,194 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT232HE.

John Deere 3033R 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 7 measurable specs, the LS Tractor MT232HE leads 4 categories to 3. Machine pages: John Deere 3033R and LS Tractor MT232HE.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 3033R	LS Tractor MT232HE
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 31.8 hp	31.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	24.3 hp	▲ 26.2 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	1,360 lb	▲ 2,506 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,194 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	90 in	▲ 94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,855 lbf	▲ 3,723 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 14.4 gpm	11.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	18.5 mph	—

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 3033RLS Tractor MT232HE

Engine HPhp

▲31.8 hp

31.7 hp

PTO HPhp

24.3 hp

▲26.2 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

1,360 lb

▲2,506 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,194 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 TractorMT232HE


PTO Power	24.3 hp	26.2 hp
Alternator	75 A, 12 V	55 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element (dual element)	Dry
Engine Type	Diesel, turbocharged	3-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, Diesel, NA, IDI
Fuel System	High pressure common rail direct injection (HPCR)	IDI
Displacement	97.6 in³	100.2 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid (water pump)	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	YANMAR
Engine Power (Gross)	31.8 hp @ 600 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 Published	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	Implement/steering pump: Dual gear; hydrostatic pump: PV axial piston	Gear pump
Steering Flow	5.9 gpm	5.0 gpm
Implement Flow	8.6 gpm	6.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	14.4 gpm	11.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	14.4 gpm	11.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 6 rear remotes	1
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	0

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,530 lb at hitch ball	1808 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	eHydro: Optional (2100 rpm); PowrReverser: Not applicable	Available (option)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1 (limited Category 1 in Operator Manual)	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,194 lb at 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	15-19.5 or 43X16-20	43X16.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.5-14 or 27X8.5-15	27X8.50-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	7-14

Coolant Capacity	Open station (OOS): 1.4 gal; Cab: 1.9 gal	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	1.1 gal (with filter)	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	Open station (OOS): 13.5 gal; Cab: 11.8 gal	10.6 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.3 gal	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	6.8 gal	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	90 in	94.3 in
Loader Breakout Force	2,855 lb at pivot; 2,032 lb @ 19.7 in	3,723 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Quik-Park mounting system	LL3003: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,360 lb at pivot; 999 lb @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot	2,506 lb

Clutch	PowrReverser: Wet disk; eHydro: Not Applicable	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	PowrReverser: 12F/12R; eHydro: infinite in 3 ranges	3 ranges
Transmission Type	PowrReverser: 12F/12R; eHydro: three-range, infinitely variable	Hydrostatic Drive
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.50 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	18.50 mph	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)

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

Wheelbase	68.0 in	69 in
Overall Width	69.1 in	66 in
Ground Clearance	12.2 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	93.3 in	95 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	85.0 in	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	72.0 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	9.2 ft (2.8 m)	11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	120.2 in	125 in

John Deere 3033R vs LS Tractor MT232HE: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3033R or the LS Tractor MT232HE?: The John Deere 3033R leads on engine hp at 31.8 hp hp, compared to 31.7 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT232HE.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3033R or the LS Tractor MT232HE?: The LS Tractor MT232HE leads on pto hp at 26.2 hp hp, compared to 24.3 hp hp for the John Deere 3033R.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3033R or the LS Tractor MT232HE?: The LS Tractor MT232HE leads on loader lift at 2,506 lb lb, compared to 1,360 lb lb for the John Deere 3033R.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3033R or the LS Tractor MT232HE?: The John Deere 3033R leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,194 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT232HE.