John Deere 4300 vs LS Tractor MT232HC

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, this matchup is a dead heat: 4 categories to the John Deere 4300, 4 to the LS Tractor MT232HC. Machine pages: John Deere 4300 and LS Tractor MT232HC.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 4300	LS Tractor MT232HC
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 32.2 hp	31.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 27 hp	26.2 hp
Weight (lb)	2,600 lb	▲ 3,721 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,195 lb	▲ 2,063 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,200 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	87.6 in	▲ 94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,693 lbf	▲ 3,723 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 13.3 gpm	11.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	15.6 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 4300LS Tractor MT232HC

Engine HPhp

▲32.2 hp

31.7 hp

PTO HPhp

▲27 hp

26.2 hp

Weightlb

2,600 lb

▲3,721 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,195 lb

▲2,063 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,200 lb

1,433 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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Spec	John Deere4300	LS TractorMT232HC


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	YANMAR
Engine Model	3TNE84	3TNV88C-MLST
Engine Type	3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel, direct injection	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, naturally aspirated, CRDI
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	91.3 in³	100.2 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2700 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	32.2 hp	31.7 hp
PTO Power	27 hp	26.2 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element	Dry
Fuel System	Direct injection, self bleeding, in-line fuel pump with electric shutoff	CRDI (common rail direct injection)
Alternator	40 A	55 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Dual gear pump	Gear pump
Implement Flow	8.3 gpm	6.7 gpm
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	5.0 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	13.3 gpm	11.7 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	13.3 gpm	11.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2	1 pair
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	10.0 gal	11.4 gal
Coolant Capacity	6.1 qt	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	4.5 qt	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	6.3 gal (gear); 6.8 gal (hydrostatic)	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4.7 qt	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent, wet disk clutch and brake	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	Standard (540 rpm)
Mid-PTO Availability	Available, 2100 rpm	Available (option)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	1,808 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2200 lb	1433 lb
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Position control

Transmission Type	SyncShift 9F/3R gear (2WD and 4WD); SyncReverser 12F/12R (4WD only); hydrostatic 3-range (2WD and 4WD)	HST
No. of Speeds	9 forward, 3 reverse (SyncShift); 12 forward, 12 reverse (SyncReverser); infinite forward and reverse, 3 ranges (hydrostatic)	3 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	15.6 mph (SyncShift); 15.6 mph (SyncReverser); 15.5 mph (hydrostatic)	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	7.7 mph (SyncShift); 15.5 mph (hydrostatic)	Not Published
Clutch	One multi-disk wet clutch, 4.88 in (SyncShift); two multi-disk wet clutches, 4.88 in (SyncReverser)	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)

Frame Type	Two-post fixed ROPS standard, folding ROPS optional; two- or four-wheel drive	Not Published
Steering	Power steering, cylinder-assisted	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disk	Wet, multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	2WD standard; mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD) optional, all ranges	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	1588 to 3197 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	562 lb	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	117 in	125 in
Overall Width	50.0 in (minimum); 66.7 in (maximum)	66 in
Wheelbase	68.0 in	69 in
Ground Clearance	13.4 in (rear axle)	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Height to Top of ROPS	84.0 in (standard ROPS); 90.0 in (folding ROPS)	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	90 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	2600 lb (2WD); 2900 lb (MFWD)	3,721 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Front: 5.00-15 F2 (2WD), 7.00-14 or 7.00-16 R1, 25x8.50-14 R4, 27x8.50-15 R3, 25-10.50LLx15 golf; rear: 11.2-24 or 12.4-24 R1, 11.2-24 or 41x14.00-20 R3, 15.00-19.5 R4, 41LLx18.00-16 golf	R1 agricultural, R4 industrial, R3 turf and VT (versa turf); VT same size as R4
R1 Agricultural - Front	5.00-15 (2WD, F2); 7.00-14 or 7.00-16 (MFWD)	7-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24 or 12.4-24	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	27x8.50-15 (2WD); 7.00-14 (MFWD)	25x8.50-14
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20 or 11.2-24	41x14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	25x8.50-14	27x8.50-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	15.00-19.5	43x16.00-20

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	LL3003: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler
Loader Model	420; 430	LL3003, LL3004
Loader Lift Height	420: 87.6 in; 430: 101.4 in	LL3003, LL3004: 94.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	420: 1195 lb; 430: 1258 lb (to max height at pivot point)	LL3003, LL3004: 2,063 lb
Loader Breakout Force	420: 2693 lbf; 430: 3299 lbf (at pivot point)	LL3003, LL3004: 3,723 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	6-year limited powertrain warranty; 2-year bumper-to-bumper warranty

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John Deere 4300 vs LS Tractor MT232HC: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 4300 or the LS Tractor MT232HC?: The John Deere 4300 leads on engine hp at 32.2 hp hp, compared to 31.7 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT232HC.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 4300 or the LS Tractor MT232HC?: The John Deere 4300 leads on pto hp at 27 hp hp, compared to 26.2 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT232HC.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 4300 or the LS Tractor MT232HC?: The LS Tractor MT232HC leads on weight at 3,721 lb lb, compared to 2,600 lb lb for the John Deere 4300.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 4300 or the LS Tractor MT232HC?: The LS Tractor MT232HC leads on loader lift at 2,063 lb lb, compared to 1,195 lb lb for the John Deere 4300.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 4300 or the LS Tractor MT232HC?: The John Deere 4300 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,200 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT232HC.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 4300	LS Tractor MT232HC
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 32.2 hp	31.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 27 hp	26.2 hp
Weight (lb)	2,600 lb	▲ 3,721 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,195 lb	▲ 2,063 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,200 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	87.6 in	▲ 94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,693 lbf	▲ 3,723 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 13.3 gpm	11.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	15.6 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 4300LS Tractor MT232HC

Engine HPhp

▲32.2 hp

31.7 hp

PTO HPhp

▲27 hp

26.2 hp

Weightlb

2,600 lb

▲3,721 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,195 lb

▲2,063 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,200 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 Deere4300	LS TractorMT232HC


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	YANMAR
Engine Model	3TNE84	3TNV88C-MLST
Engine Type	3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel, direct injection	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, naturally aspirated, CRDI
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	91.3 in³	100.2 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2700 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	32.2 hp	31.7 hp
PTO Power	27 hp	26.2 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element	Dry
Fuel System	Direct injection, self bleeding, in-line fuel pump with electric shutoff	CRDI (common rail direct injection)
Alternator	40 A	55 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Dual gear pump	Gear pump
Implement Flow	8.3 gpm	6.7 gpm
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	5.0 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	13.3 gpm	11.7 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	13.3 gpm	11.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2	1 pair
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	10.0 gal	11.4 gal
Coolant Capacity	6.1 qt	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	4.5 qt	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	6.3 gal (gear); 6.8 gal (hydrostatic)	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	4.7 qt	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent, wet disk clutch and brake	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	Standard (540 rpm)
Mid-PTO Availability	Available, 2100 rpm	Available (option)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	1,808 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2200 lb	1433 lb
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Position control

Transmission Type	SyncShift 9F/3R gear (2WD and 4WD); SyncReverser 12F/12R (4WD only); hydrostatic 3-range (2WD and 4WD)	HST
No. of Speeds	9 forward, 3 reverse (SyncShift); 12 forward, 12 reverse (SyncReverser); infinite forward and reverse, 3 ranges (hydrostatic)	3 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	15.6 mph (SyncShift); 15.6 mph (SyncReverser); 15.5 mph (hydrostatic)	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	7.7 mph (SyncShift); 15.5 mph (hydrostatic)	Not Published
Clutch	One multi-disk wet clutch, 4.88 in (SyncShift); two multi-disk wet clutches, 4.88 in (SyncReverser)	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)

Frame Type	Two-post fixed ROPS standard, folding ROPS optional; two- or four-wheel drive	Not Published
Steering	Power steering, cylinder-assisted	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disk	Wet, multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	2WD standard; mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD) optional, all ranges	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	1588 to 3197 lb	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	562 lb	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	117 in	125 in
Overall Width	50.0 in (minimum); 66.7 in (maximum)	66 in
Wheelbase	68.0 in	69 in
Ground Clearance	13.4 in (rear axle)	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Height to Top of ROPS	84.0 in (standard ROPS); 90.0 in (folding ROPS)	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	90 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	2600 lb (2WD); 2900 lb (MFWD)	3,721 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Front: 5.00-15 F2 (2WD), 7.00-14 or 7.00-16 R1, 25x8.50-14 R4, 27x8.50-15 R3, 25-10.50LLx15 golf; rear: 11.2-24 or 12.4-24 R1, 11.2-24 or 41x14.00-20 R3, 15.00-19.5 R4, 41LLx18.00-16 golf	R1 agricultural, R4 industrial, R3 turf and VT (versa turf); VT same size as R4
R1 Agricultural - Front	5.00-15 (2WD, F2); 7.00-14 or 7.00-16 (MFWD)	7-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24 or 12.4-24	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	27x8.50-15 (2WD); 7.00-14 (MFWD)	25x8.50-14
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20 or 11.2-24	41x14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	25x8.50-14	27x8.50-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	15.00-19.5	43x16.00-20

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	LL3003: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler
Loader Model	420; 430	LL3003, LL3004
Loader Lift Height	420: 87.6 in; 430: 101.4 in	LL3003, LL3004: 94.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	420: 1195 lb; 430: 1258 lb (to max height at pivot point)	LL3003, LL3004: 2,063 lb
Loader Breakout Force	420: 2693 lbf; 430: 3299 lbf (at pivot point)	LL3003, LL3004: 3,723 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	6-year limited powertrain warranty; 2-year bumper-to-bumper warranty

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John Deere 4300 vs LS Tractor MT232HC: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 4300 or the LS Tractor MT232HC?

The John Deere 4300 leads on engine hp at 32.2 hp hp, compared to 31.7 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT232HC.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 4300 or the LS Tractor MT232HC?

The John Deere 4300 leads on pto hp at 27 hp hp, compared to 26.2 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT232HC.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 4300 or the LS Tractor MT232HC?

The LS Tractor MT232HC leads on weight at 3,721 lb lb, compared to 2,600 lb lb for the John Deere 4300.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 4300 or the LS Tractor MT232HC?

The LS Tractor MT232HC leads on loader lift at 2,063 lb lb, compared to 1,195 lb lb for the John Deere 4300.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 4300 or the LS Tractor MT232HC?

The John Deere 4300 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,200 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT232HC.

John Deere 4300 vs LS Tractor MT232HC

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