Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3043D or the LS Tractor MT242HE?

The LS Tractor MT242HE 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 MT242HE?

The John Deere 3043D leads on pto hp at 36.3 hp hp, compared to 34.8 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT242HE.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3043D or the LS Tractor MT242HE?

The LS Tractor MT242HE leads on loader lift at 2,506 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 MT242HE?

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 MT242HE.

John Deere 3043D vs LS Tractor MT242HE

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 MT242HE leads 5 categories to 2. Machine pages: John Deere 3043D and LS Tractor MT242HE.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 3043D	LS Tractor MT242HE
Engine HP (hp)	41.6 hp	▲ 42.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 36.3 hp	34.8 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	1,186 lb	▲ 2,506 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	—

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 3043DLS Tractor MT242HE

Engine HPhp

41.6 hp

▲42.5 hp

PTO HPhp

▲36.3 hp

34.8 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

1,186 lb

▲2,506 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 TractorMT242HE


PTO Power	36.3 hp	34.8 hp
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	55 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual element	Dry
Engine Type	Turbocharged diesel; high pressure common rail direct injection	4-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, Diesel, NA, CRDI
Fuel System	High pressure common rail direct injection	CRDI
Displacement	95.8 in³	133.6 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Rated Engine Speed	2800 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	YANMAR
Engine Power (Gross)	41.6 hp @ 800 rpm	42.5 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	Single gear	Gear pump
Steering Flow	4.4 gpm	5.0 gpm
Implement Flow	5.9 gpm	6.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	10.3 gpm	11.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	10.3 gpm	11.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 2 (optional)	1
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	0

PTO Rear	540 rpm @ 2400 engine rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Transmission	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	2081.2 lb	1808 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Available (option)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2081.2 lb	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	43X16.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.50-14	27X8.50-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	7-14

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	1.2 gal	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	9.7 gal	10.6 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	8.7 gal	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	84.0 in	94.3 in
Loader Breakout Force	1704 lb	3,723 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-change attachment carrier	LL3003: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1186 lb	2,506 lb

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

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

Wheelbase	62.0 in	74 in
Overall Width	57.3 in	66 in
Ground Clearance	13.0-13.9 in (331-13.9 in)	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	95 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	9.2 ft (2.8 m)	11.8 ft (3.6 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	111.2 in	125 in

John Deere 3043D vs LS Tractor MT242HE: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 3043D or the LS Tractor MT242HE?: The LS Tractor MT242HE 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 MT242HE?: The John Deere 3043D leads on pto hp at 36.3 hp hp, compared to 34.8 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT242HE.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 3043D or the LS Tractor MT242HE?: The LS Tractor MT242HE leads on loader lift at 2,506 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 MT242HE?: 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 MT242HE.