John Deere 4044R vs LS Tractor MT342

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 3. Machine pages: John Deere 4044R and LS Tractor MT342.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 4044R	LS Tractor MT342
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 42.5 hp	42 hp
PTO HP (hp)	33.6 hp	▲ 35.7 hp
Weight (lb)	3,770 lb	▲ 3,869 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,539 lb	▲ 2,998 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,500 lb	2,469 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 112 in	104.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	n/a	4,295 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 15.9 gpm	12.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	18.6 mph	n/a

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John Deere 4044RLS Tractor MT342

Engine HPhp

▲42.5 hp

42 hp

PTO HPhp

33.6 hp

▲35.7 hp

Weightlb

3,770 lb

▲3,869 lb

Loader Liftlb

2,539 lb

2,213 lb

2,391 lb

2,680 lb

▲2,998 lb

440R440R MSL400ELL4106LL4001

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,500 lb

2,469 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 TractorMT342


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	LS Mtron
Engine Model	4TNV88C-MJT	L3C19-T
Engine Type	Naturally-aspirated 4-cylinder Diesel	3 Cylinder, Liquid-cooled, Diesel, TC, CRDI
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Displacement	133.5 in³	114.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	42.5 hp	42 hp
PTO Power	33.6 hp	35.7 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dual element (dry type with safety element)	Dry
Fuel System	High-pressure common rail direct injection	Common rail direct injection (CRDI)
Alternator	75 A, 12 V	70 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Dual Independent	Not Published
Implement Flow	10.2 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	5.7 gpm	4.1 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	15.9 gpm	12.3 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	15.9 gpm	12.3 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	2 Pair (1 Detent, 1 STD)
No. of Optional Remote Valves	3rd, 4th, and 5th optional	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	ROPS: 15 gal; Cab: 14.7 gal	10.6 gal
Coolant Capacity	OOS: 6.8 qt; Cab: 8.0 qt	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	5.6 qt (with filter)	1.6 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	12.5 gal	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	5.3 qt	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent, 540 rpm (wet disc clutch)	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	No mid-PTO offered	Optional (2,000 rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,130 lb	2,755 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,500 lb	2,469 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position & Draft

Transmission Type	eHydro (3-range hydrostatic)	Synchro shuttle
No. of Speeds	Infinitely-variable, 3 range	F16 x R16
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.6 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	18.6 mph	Not Published
Clutch	n/a	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: standard, rear	Mechanical rear differential lock

Frame Type	ROPS - Foldable	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering
Brakes	Wet disc	Wet, Multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe adjustable vinyl seat with arm rests and swivel; air seat suspension kit optional	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD) - Standard	Mechanical front-wheel drive (4WD)
Front Axle Rating	(Continuous) 3,307 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Max vertical load 1,103 lb	Not Published

Overall Width	78.2 in	62.5 in
Wheelbase	73 in	73.2 in
Ground Clearance	Front axle: 15.6 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	100.2 in	95 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	80.5 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	97.4 in	Not Published
Overall Length	130.6 in (with 3-point hitch)	133 in (frame to link)

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,770 lb (operating weight)	3,869 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	Agricultural, Turf, Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	8-16 (6PR)	9.5-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-28	13.6-24
R3 Turf - Front	27X10.50-15	28x8.5-15
R3 Turf - Rear	44X18.00-20 (4PR)	41x14-20
R4 Industrial - Front	10-16.5 (6PR)	12-16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	16.9-24 (6PR)	17.5L-24

Quick Attach Loader System	440R: Quik-Park loader system; 400E: optional parking kit	LL4106, LL4001: 2-lever skid-steer coupler, fits universal skid-steer attachments
Loader Model	440R or 440R MSL; 400E on open-station tractors	LL4106; LL4001
Loader Lift Height	440R: 110 in; 400E: 112 in (to pivot pin)	LL4106: 94.4 in; LL4001: 104.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	440R: 2,539 lb; 440R MSL: 2,213 lb; 400E: 2,391 lb (at pivot, full height)	LL4106: 2,680 lb (at pivot pin); LL4001: 2,998 lb (at pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	400E: 3,853 lbf at pivot point; 2,902 lbf at 500 mm forward of pivot point; 440R: 4,027 lbf at pivot point; 3,037 lbf at 500 mm forward of pivot pin	LL4106: 4,063 lb (at pivot pin); LL4001: 4,295 lb (at pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Basic 2 years or 2,000 hours; powertrain 6 years or 2,000 hours	6-year limited powertrain warranty

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John Deere 4044R vs LS Tractor MT342: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 4044R or the LS Tractor MT342?: The John Deere 4044R leads on engine hp at 42.5 hp hp, compared to 42 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT342.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 4044R or the LS Tractor MT342?: The LS Tractor MT342 leads on pto hp at 35.7 hp hp, compared to 33.6 hp hp for the John Deere 4044R.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 4044R or the LS Tractor MT342?: The LS Tractor MT342 leads on weight at 3,869 lb lb, compared to 3,770 lb lb for the John Deere 4044R.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 4044R or the LS Tractor MT342?: The LS Tractor MT342 leads on loader lift at 2,998 lb lb, compared to 2,539 lb lb for the John Deere 4044R.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 4044R or the LS Tractor MT342?: The John Deere 4044R leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,500 lb lb, compared to 2,469 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT342.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 4044R	LS Tractor MT342
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 42.5 hp	42 hp
PTO HP (hp)	33.6 hp	▲ 35.7 hp
Weight (lb)	3,770 lb	▲ 3,869 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,539 lb	▲ 2,998 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,500 lb	2,469 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 112 in	104.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	n/a	4,295 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 15.9 gpm	12.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	18.6 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 4044RLS Tractor MT342

Engine HPhp

▲42.5 hp

42 hp

PTO HPhp

33.6 hp

▲35.7 hp

Weightlb

3,770 lb

▲3,869 lb

Loader Liftlb

2,539 lb

2,213 lb

2,391 lb

2,680 lb

▲2,998 lb

440R440R MSL400ELL4106LL4001

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,500 lb

2,469 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 TractorMT342


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	LS Mtron
Engine Model	4TNV88C-MJT	L3C19-T
Engine Type	Naturally-aspirated 4-cylinder Diesel	3 Cylinder, Liquid-cooled, Diesel, TC, CRDI
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Displacement	133.5 in³	114.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	42.5 hp	42 hp
PTO Power	33.6 hp	35.7 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dual element (dry type with safety element)	Dry
Fuel System	High-pressure common rail direct injection	Common rail direct injection (CRDI)
Alternator	75 A, 12 V	70 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Dual Independent	Not Published
Implement Flow	10.2 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	5.7 gpm	4.1 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	15.9 gpm	12.3 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	15.9 gpm	12.3 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	2 Pair (1 Detent, 1 STD)
No. of Optional Remote Valves	3rd, 4th, and 5th optional	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	ROPS: 15 gal; Cab: 14.7 gal	10.6 gal
Coolant Capacity	OOS: 6.8 qt; Cab: 8.0 qt	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	5.6 qt (with filter)	1.6 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	12.5 gal	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	5.3 qt	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent, 540 rpm (wet disc clutch)	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	No mid-PTO offered	Optional (2,000 rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,130 lb	2,755 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,500 lb	2,469 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position & Draft

Transmission Type	eHydro (3-range hydrostatic)	Synchro shuttle
No. of Speeds	Infinitely-variable, 3 range	F16 x R16
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.6 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	18.6 mph	Not Published
Clutch	n/a	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: standard, rear	Mechanical rear differential lock

Frame Type	ROPS - Foldable	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering
Brakes	Wet disc	Wet, Multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe adjustable vinyl seat with arm rests and swivel; air seat suspension kit optional	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD) - Standard	Mechanical front-wheel drive (4WD)
Front Axle Rating	(Continuous) 3,307 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Max vertical load 1,103 lb	Not Published

Overall Width	78.2 in	62.5 in
Wheelbase	73 in	73.2 in
Ground Clearance	Front axle: 15.6 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	100.2 in	95 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	80.5 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	97.4 in	Not Published
Overall Length	130.6 in (with 3-point hitch)	133 in (frame to link)

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,770 lb (operating weight)	3,869 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	Agricultural, Turf, Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	8-16 (6PR)	9.5-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-28	13.6-24
R3 Turf - Front	27X10.50-15	28x8.5-15
R3 Turf - Rear	44X18.00-20 (4PR)	41x14-20
R4 Industrial - Front	10-16.5 (6PR)	12-16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	16.9-24 (6PR)	17.5L-24

Quick Attach Loader System	440R: Quik-Park loader system; 400E: optional parking kit	LL4106, LL4001: 2-lever skid-steer coupler, fits universal skid-steer attachments
Loader Model	440R or 440R MSL; 400E on open-station tractors	LL4106; LL4001
Loader Lift Height	440R: 110 in; 400E: 112 in (to pivot pin)	LL4106: 94.4 in; LL4001: 104.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	440R: 2,539 lb; 440R MSL: 2,213 lb; 400E: 2,391 lb (at pivot, full height)	LL4106: 2,680 lb (at pivot pin); LL4001: 2,998 lb (at pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	400E: 3,853 lbf at pivot point; 2,902 lbf at 500 mm forward of pivot point; 440R: 4,027 lbf at pivot point; 3,037 lbf at 500 mm forward of pivot pin	LL4106: 4,063 lb (at pivot pin); LL4001: 4,295 lb (at pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Basic 2 years or 2,000 hours; powertrain 6 years or 2,000 hours	6-year limited powertrain warranty

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John Deere 4044R vs LS Tractor MT342: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 4044R or the LS Tractor MT342?

The John Deere 4044R leads on engine hp at 42.5 hp hp, compared to 42 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT342.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 4044R or the LS Tractor MT342?

The LS Tractor MT342 leads on pto hp at 35.7 hp hp, compared to 33.6 hp hp for the John Deere 4044R.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 4044R or the LS Tractor MT342?

The LS Tractor MT342 leads on weight at 3,869 lb lb, compared to 3,770 lb lb for the John Deere 4044R.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 4044R or the LS Tractor MT342?

The LS Tractor MT342 leads on loader lift at 2,998 lb lb, compared to 2,539 lb lb for the John Deere 4044R.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 4044R or the LS Tractor MT342?

The John Deere 4044R leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,500 lb lb, compared to 2,469 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT342.

John Deere 4044R vs LS Tractor MT342

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