John Deere 3043D vs LS Tractor MT242H

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 MT242H leads 6 categories to 2. Machine pages: John Deere 3043D and LS Tractor MT242H.

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Spec	John Deere 3043D	LS Tractor MT242H
Engine HP (hp)	41.6 hp	▲ 42.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 36.3 hp	34.8 hp
Weight (lb)	3,166 lb	▲ 3,338 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,186 lb	▲ 2,063 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,081.2 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	84 in	▲ 94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,704 lbf	▲ 3,723 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	10.3 gpm	▲ 11.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	12.9 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 3043DLS Tractor MT242H

Engine HPhp

41.6 hp

▲42.5 hp

PTO HPhp

▲36.3 hp

34.8 hp

Weightlb

3,166 lb

▲3,338 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,186 lb

▲2,063 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,081.2 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 Deere3043D	LS TractorMT242H


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	YANMAR
Engine Model	3TNV86CT-KJPT	4TNV88C-MLST
Engine Type	4-cycle, inline, water-cooled diesel, turbocharged	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, naturally aspirated, CRDI
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Displacement	100.1 in³	133.6 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2800 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	41.6 hp	42.5 hp
PTO Power	36.3 hp	34.8 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Dry
Fuel System	Direct injection	CRDI (common rail direct injection)
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	55 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Two single-section external gear pumps, one each side of engine timing-gear cover	Gear pump
Implement Flow	5.0 gpm	6.7 gpm
Steering Flow	3.6 gpm	5.0 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	11.7 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	10.3 gpm	11.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	1 pair
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 2 (optional)	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	10.0 gal	10.6 gal
Coolant Capacity	1.3 gal	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	1.1 gal	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	9.2 gal	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.0 gal	Not Published

PTO Type	Transmission	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm at 2800 rpm engine (rated)	Standard (540 rpm)
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Available (option)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	2081.2 lb	1,808 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2081.2 lb	1433 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	8F/8R synchromesh shuttle shift gear transmission	HST
No. of Speeds	8F/8R	3 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	12.9 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	13.5 mph	Not Published
Clutch	Single dry traction (mechanical)	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disk	Wet, multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	4WD	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	1940 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	1102 lb	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	111.2 in	125 in
Overall Width	57.3 in	66 in
Wheelbase	62.6 in	74 in
Ground Clearance	13.0 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	6.9 ft (with brakes) (with brake applied)	11.8 ft (3.6 m)
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	95 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	3166 lb	3,338 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	25X8.50-14	27x8.50-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5	43x16.00-20

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-change attachment carrier	LL3003: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler
Loader Model	D160	LL3003, LL3004
Loader Lift Height	84.0 in	LL3003, LL3004: 94.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1186 lb	LL3003, LL3004: 2,063 lb
Loader Breakout Force	1704 lb	LL3003, LL3004: 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 3043D vs LS Tractor MT242H: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3043D or the LS Tractor MT242H?: The LS Tractor MT242H leads on engine hp at 42.5 hp hp, compared to 41.6 hp hp for the John Deere 3043D.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3043D or the LS Tractor MT242H?: The John Deere 3043D leads on pto hp at 36.3 hp hp, compared to 34.8 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT242H.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 3043D or the LS Tractor MT242H?: The LS Tractor MT242H leads on weight at 3,338 lb lb, compared to 3,166 lb lb for the John Deere 3043D.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3043D or the LS Tractor MT242H?: The LS Tractor MT242H leads on loader lift at 2,063 lb lb, compared to 1,186 lb lb for the John Deere 3043D.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3043D or the LS Tractor MT242H?: The John Deere 3043D leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,081.2 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT242H.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 3043D	LS Tractor MT242H
Engine HP (hp)	41.6 hp	▲ 42.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 36.3 hp	34.8 hp
Weight (lb)	3,166 lb	▲ 3,338 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,186 lb	▲ 2,063 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,081.2 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	84 in	▲ 94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,704 lbf	▲ 3,723 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	10.3 gpm	▲ 11.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	12.9 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 3043DLS Tractor MT242H

Engine HPhp

41.6 hp

▲42.5 hp

PTO HPhp

▲36.3 hp

34.8 hp

Weightlb

3,166 lb

▲3,338 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,186 lb

▲2,063 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,081.2 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 Deere3043D	LS TractorMT242H


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	YANMAR
Engine Model	3TNV86CT-KJPT	4TNV88C-MLST
Engine Type	4-cycle, inline, water-cooled diesel, turbocharged	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, naturally aspirated, CRDI
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Displacement	100.1 in³	133.6 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2800 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	41.6 hp	42.5 hp
PTO Power	36.3 hp	34.8 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Dry
Fuel System	Direct injection	CRDI (common rail direct injection)
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	55 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Two single-section external gear pumps, one each side of engine timing-gear cover	Gear pump
Implement Flow	5.0 gpm	6.7 gpm
Steering Flow	3.6 gpm	5.0 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	11.7 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	10.3 gpm	11.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	1 pair
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 2 (optional)	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	10.0 gal	10.6 gal
Coolant Capacity	1.3 gal	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	1.1 gal	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	9.2 gal	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.0 gal	Not Published

PTO Type	Transmission	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm at 2800 rpm engine (rated)	Standard (540 rpm)
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Available (option)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	2081.2 lb	1,808 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2081.2 lb	1433 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	8F/8R synchromesh shuttle shift gear transmission	HST
No. of Speeds	8F/8R	3 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	12.9 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	13.5 mph	Not Published
Clutch	Single dry traction (mechanical)	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disk	Wet, multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	4WD	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	1940 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	1102 lb	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	111.2 in	125 in
Overall Width	57.3 in	66 in
Wheelbase	62.6 in	74 in
Ground Clearance	13.0 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	6.9 ft (with brakes) (with brake applied)	11.8 ft (3.6 m)
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	95 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	3166 lb	3,338 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	25X8.50-14	27x8.50-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5	43x16.00-20

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-change attachment carrier	LL3003: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler
Loader Model	D160	LL3003, LL3004
Loader Lift Height	84.0 in	LL3003, LL3004: 94.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1186 lb	LL3003, LL3004: 2,063 lb
Loader Breakout Force	1704 lb	LL3003, LL3004: 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 3043D vs LS Tractor MT242H: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3043D or the LS Tractor MT242H?

The LS Tractor MT242H leads on engine hp at 42.5 hp hp, compared to 41.6 hp hp for the John Deere 3043D.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 3043D or the LS Tractor MT242H?

The John Deere 3043D leads on pto hp at 36.3 hp hp, compared to 34.8 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT242H.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 3043D or the LS Tractor MT242H?

The LS Tractor MT242H leads on weight at 3,338 lb lb, compared to 3,166 lb lb for the John Deere 3043D.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3043D or the LS Tractor MT242H?

The LS Tractor MT242H leads on loader lift at 2,063 lb lb, compared to 1,186 lb lb for the John Deere 3043D.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 3043D or the LS Tractor MT242H?

The John Deere 3043D leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,081.2 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT242H.

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