Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 4044R or the LS Tractor MT242HEC?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 42.5 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 4044R or the LS Tractor MT242HEC?

The LS Tractor MT242HEC leads on pto hp at 34.8 hp hp, compared to 32.3 hp hp for the John Deere 4044R.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 4044R or the LS Tractor MT242HEC?

The LS Tractor MT242HEC leads on loader lift at 2,506 lb lb, compared to 2,396 lb lb for the John Deere 4044R.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 4044R or the LS Tractor MT242HEC?

The John Deere 4044R leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,500 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT242HEC.

John Deere 4044R vs LS Tractor MT242HEC

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 John Deere 4044R leads 4 categories to 2 (1 tied). Machine pages: John Deere 4044R and LS Tractor MT242HEC.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 4044R	LS Tractor MT242HEC
Engine HP (hp)	42.5 hp	42.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	32.3 hp	▲ 34.8 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	2,396 lb	▲ 2,506 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,500 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 112.1 in	94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 3,853 lbf	3,723 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 17.4 gpm	11.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	18.6 mph	—

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 4044RLS Tractor MT242HEC

Engine HPhp

▲42.5 hp

PTO HPhp

32.3 hp

▲34.8 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

2,396 lb

1,764 lb

▲2,506 lb

At pivot@ 19.7 in ahead of pivot

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,500 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 Deere4044R	LS TractorMT242HEC


PTO Power	32.3 hp	34.8 hp
Alternator	75 A, 12 V	55 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dual element (dry type with safety element)	Dry
Engine Type	Diesel	4-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, Diesel, NA, CRDI
Fuel System	High-pressure common rail direct injection	CRDI
Displacement	133.6 in³	133.6 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid (water pump)	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	YANMAR
Engine Power (Gross)	42.5 hp @ 600 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 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	Single gear	Gear pump
Steering Flow	6.2 gpm	5.0 gpm
Implement Flow	11.2 gpm	6.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	17.4 gpm	11.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	17.4 gpm	11.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Up to 6 rear remotes	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent (electrohydraulic)	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,130 lb	1808 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Available	Available (option)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1 (limited)	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,500 lb	1433 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	44X18.00-20 (4PR)	41X14.00-20
R3 Turf - Front	27X10.50-15	25X8.50-14
Tire Size & Options	R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	420/85D24	43X16.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	260/70D16.5	27X8.50-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-28 (6PR) or 380/70R28 or 360/80R28	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	8.00-16 (10PR) or 280/70R16 or 250/75R16	7-14

Coolant Capacity	Open station: 6.8 qt; Cab: 8.0 qt (if equipped)	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	5.6 qt (with filter)	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	Open station: 15.0 gal; Cab: 14.7 gal (if equipped)	10.6 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	5.3 qt	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	12.5 gal	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	112.1 in	94.3 in
Loader Breakout Force	At pivot: 3,853 lbf; @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot: 2,902 lbf	3,723 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Rigid mounted with parking kit available; Parking stand kit BW16127 (parkable)	LL3003: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	At pivot: 2,396 lb; @ 19.7 in ahead of pivot: 1,764 lb	2,506 lb

Clutch	Wet; wet clutch disk diameter 5.08 in	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	eHydro: Infinitely-variable, 3 range; PowrReverser: 12F/12R	3 ranges
Transmission Type	Standard: eHydro (eHST), 3-range hydrostatic; Optional: 12/12 PowrReverser (PRT)	Hydrostatic Drive
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.6 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	18.6 mph	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)

Brakes	Multi-plate wet disc	Wet, Multi-disc
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	ROPS - Foldable	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD) - Standard; engagement On-the-Go	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Max vertical load 1103 lb	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	(Continuous) 3307 lb	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Air suspension seat with swivel	Not Published

Wheelbase	73.0 in	74 in
Overall Width	78.2 in	66 in
Ground Clearance	Front axle: 15.6 in; Drawbar support: 14.8 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	93.7 in	Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	96.3 in	90 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	69.5 in	Not Applicable
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	17.1 ft (5.2 m)	11.8 ft (3.6 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	130.6 in	125 in

John Deere 4044R vs LS Tractor MT242HEC: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 4044R or the LS Tractor MT242HEC?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 42.5 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 4044R or the LS Tractor MT242HEC?: The LS Tractor MT242HEC leads on pto hp at 34.8 hp hp, compared to 32.3 hp hp for the John Deere 4044R.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 4044R or the LS Tractor MT242HEC?: The LS Tractor MT242HEC leads on loader lift at 2,506 lb lb, compared to 2,396 lb lb for the John Deere 4044R.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 4044R or the LS Tractor MT242HEC?: The John Deere 4044R leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,500 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT242HEC.