John Deere 3033R PowrReverser vs LS Tractor MT232HEC

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 MT232HEC leads 5 categories to 3. Machine pages: John Deere 3033R PowrReverser and LS Tractor MT232HEC.

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Spec	John Deere 3033R PowrReverser	LS Tractor MT232HEC
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 31.8 hp	31.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	24.3 hp	▲ 26.2 hp
Weight (lb)	2,900 lb	▲ 3,677 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,360 lb	▲ 2,063 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	n/a

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John Deere 3033R PowrReverserLS Tractor MT232HEC

Engine HPhp

▲31.8 hp

31.7 hp

PTO HPhp

24.3 hp

▲26.2 hp

Weightlb

2,900 lb

▲3,677 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,360 lb

▲2,063 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,194 lb

1,433 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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Spec	John Deere3033R PowrReverser	LS TractorMT232HEC


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	YANMAR
Engine Model	3TNV88C-MJT	3TNV88C-MLST
Engine Type	Diesel, turbocharged	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, naturally aspirated, CRDI
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	97.6 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	26.2 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	High pressure common rail direct injection (HPCR)	CRDI (common rail direct injection)
Alternator	75 A, 12 V	55 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Implement/steering pump: Dual gear; hydrostatic pump: PV axial piston	Gear pump
Implement Flow	8.6 gpm	6.7 gpm
Steering Flow	5.9 gpm	5.0 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	14.4 gpm	11.7 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	14.4 gpm	11.7 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 6 rear remotes	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	Open station: 13.5 gal; Cab: 11.8 gal	11.4 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	Not applicable	Available (option)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	2530 lb at hitch ball	1,808 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,194 lb at 24 in behind link arms	1433 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	12F/12R	HST
No. of Speeds	12F/12R	3 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.50 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	18.50 mph	Not Published
Clutch	Wet disk	Not Published
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	Multi-plate wet disk	Wet, multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Standard seat: height/level/fore-aft adjustments; Deluxe seat: weight (air pressure) & fore-aft adjustments	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD)	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	3196 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	899 lbf	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	120.2 in	125 in
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	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	72.0 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	85.0 in	90 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	2900 lb	3,677 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	R1 agricultural, R4 industrial, R3 turf and VT (versa turf); VT same size as R4
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	Quik-Park mounting system	LL3003: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler
Loader Model	H160	LL3003
Loader Lift Height	90 in	LL3003: 94.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,360 lb at pivot; 999 lb @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot	LL3003: 2,063 lb
Loader Breakout Force	2,855 lb at pivot; 2,032 lb @ 19.7 in	LL3003: 3,723 lb

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

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John Deere 3033R PowrReverser vs LS Tractor MT232HEC: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3033R PowrReverser or the LS Tractor MT232HEC?: The John Deere 3033R PowrReverser leads on engine hp at 31.8 hp hp, compared to 31.7 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT232HEC.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3033R PowrReverser or the LS Tractor MT232HEC?: The LS Tractor MT232HEC leads on pto hp at 26.2 hp hp, compared to 24.3 hp hp for the John Deere 3033R PowrReverser.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 3033R PowrReverser or the LS Tractor MT232HEC?: The LS Tractor MT232HEC leads on weight at 3,677 lb lb, compared to 2,900 lb lb for the John Deere 3033R PowrReverser.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3033R PowrReverser or the LS Tractor MT232HEC?: The LS Tractor MT232HEC leads on loader lift at 2,063 lb lb, compared to 1,360 lb lb for the John Deere 3033R PowrReverser.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3033R PowrReverser or the LS Tractor MT232HEC?: The John Deere 3033R PowrReverser leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,194 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT232HEC.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 3033R PowrReverser	LS Tractor MT232HEC
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 31.8 hp	31.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	24.3 hp	▲ 26.2 hp
Weight (lb)	2,900 lb	▲ 3,677 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,360 lb	▲ 2,063 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	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 3033R PowrReverserLS Tractor MT232HEC

Engine HPhp

▲31.8 hp

31.7 hp

PTO HPhp

24.3 hp

▲26.2 hp

Weightlb

2,900 lb

▲3,677 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,360 lb

▲2,063 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,194 lb

1,433 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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Spec	John Deere3033R PowrReverser	LS TractorMT232HEC


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	YANMAR
Engine Model	3TNV88C-MJT	3TNV88C-MLST
Engine Type	Diesel, turbocharged	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, naturally aspirated, CRDI
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	97.6 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	26.2 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	High pressure common rail direct injection (HPCR)	CRDI (common rail direct injection)
Alternator	75 A, 12 V	55 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Implement/steering pump: Dual gear; hydrostatic pump: PV axial piston	Gear pump
Implement Flow	8.6 gpm	6.7 gpm
Steering Flow	5.9 gpm	5.0 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	14.4 gpm	11.7 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	14.4 gpm	11.7 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 6 rear remotes	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	Open station: 13.5 gal; Cab: 11.8 gal	11.4 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	Not applicable	Available (option)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Limited Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	2530 lb at hitch ball	1,808 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,194 lb at 24 in behind link arms	1433 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	12F/12R	HST
No. of Speeds	12F/12R	3 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.50 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	18.50 mph	Not Published
Clutch	Wet disk	Not Published
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	Multi-plate wet disk	Wet, multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Standard seat: height/level/fore-aft adjustments; Deluxe seat: weight (air pressure) & fore-aft adjustments	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD)	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	3196 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	899 lbf	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	120.2 in	125 in
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	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	72.0 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	85.0 in	90 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	2900 lb	3,677 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	R1 agricultural, R4 industrial, R3 turf and VT (versa turf); VT same size as R4
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	Quik-Park mounting system	LL3003: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler
Loader Model	H160	LL3003
Loader Lift Height	90 in	LL3003: 94.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,360 lb at pivot; 999 lb @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot	LL3003: 2,063 lb
Loader Breakout Force	2,855 lb at pivot; 2,032 lb @ 19.7 in	LL3003: 3,723 lb

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

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John Deere 3033R PowrReverser vs LS Tractor MT232HEC: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3033R PowrReverser or the LS Tractor MT232HEC?

The John Deere 3033R PowrReverser leads on engine hp at 31.8 hp hp, compared to 31.7 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT232HEC.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3033R PowrReverser or the LS Tractor MT232HEC?

The LS Tractor MT232HEC leads on pto hp at 26.2 hp hp, compared to 24.3 hp hp for the John Deere 3033R PowrReverser.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 3033R PowrReverser or the LS Tractor MT232HEC?

The LS Tractor MT232HEC leads on weight at 3,677 lb lb, compared to 2,900 lb lb for the John Deere 3033R PowrReverser.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3033R PowrReverser or the LS Tractor MT232HEC?

The LS Tractor MT232HEC leads on loader lift at 2,063 lb lb, compared to 1,360 lb lb for the John Deere 3033R PowrReverser.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3033R PowrReverser or the LS Tractor MT232HEC?

The John Deere 3033R PowrReverser leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,194 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT232HEC.

John Deere 3033R PowrReverser vs LS Tractor MT232HEC

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