Which has more horsepower, the Kioti CK30 or the LS Tractor MT232HEC?

The LS Tractor MT232HEC leads on engine hp at 31.7 hp hp, compared to 30 hp hp for the Kioti CK30.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kioti CK30 or the LS Tractor MT232HEC?

The LS Tractor MT232HEC leads on pto hp at 26.2 hp hp, compared to 23 hp hp for the Kioti CK30.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kioti CK30 or the LS Tractor MT232HEC?

The LS Tractor MT232HEC leads on loader lift at 2,506 lb lb, compared to 1,155 lb lb for the Kioti CK30.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kioti CK30 or the LS Tractor MT232HEC?

The Kioti CK30 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,764 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT232HEC.

Kioti CK30 vs LS Tractor MT232HEC

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 MT232HEC leads 5 categories to 2. Machine pages: Kioti CK30 and LS Tractor MT232HEC.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kioti CK30	LS Tractor MT232HEC
Engine HP (hp)	30 hp	▲ 31.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	23 hp	▲ 26.2 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	1,155 lb	▲ 2,506 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,764 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	92.5 in	▲ 94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,046 lbf	▲ 3,723 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 12.7 gpm	11.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	14.2 mph	—

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kioti CK30LS Tractor MT232HEC

Engine HPhp

30 hp

▲31.7 hp

PTO HPhp

23 hp

▲26.2 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

1,155 lb

▲2,506 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,764 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	KiotiCK30	LS TractorMT232HEC


PTO Power	23 hp	26.2 hp
Alternator	Not Published	55 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dry
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, diesel	3-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, Diesel, NA, IDI
Fuel System	Not Published	IDI
Displacement	91.5 in³	100.2 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	KIOTI (Daedong)	YANMAR
Engine Power (Gross)	30 hp	31.7 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

Pump Type	Not Published	Gear pump
Steering Flow	Not Published	5.0 gpm
Implement Flow	Not Published	6.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	12.7 gpm	11.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	12.7 gpm	11.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1

PTO Rear	540/1000 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Live (two-stage clutch)	Independent
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,764 lb (at 24 in)	1808 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Yes (2,000 rpm)	Available (option)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,764 lb	1433 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41X14.00-20	41X14.00-20
R3 Turf - Front	27X8.50-15	25X8.50-14
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural, 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	7.0-14	7-14

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	7.9 gal	11.4 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	92.5 in	94.3 in
Loader Breakout Force	2,046 lb	3,723 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	LL3003: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,155 lb	2,506 lb

Clutch	Two-stage clutch	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	8F/8R	3 ranges
Transmission Type	8-speed synchronized shuttle	Hydrostatic Drive
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	14.2 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)

Brakes	Wet disc brakes	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	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	66.1 in	69 in
Overall Width	54.6 in	66 in
Ground Clearance	13.82 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	96.8 in	Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	90 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Applicable
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	122.2 in	125 in

Warranty Length & Coverage	Limited: Tractors (Non-Commercial Application) 24 months parts & labor; Extended (driveline): 48 months parts & labor	6-year limited powertrain warranty; 2-year bumper-to-bumper warranty

Accessories that fit	Brush Guard Side Guards $200.00 Bolt onto the side of the OEM guard and offers wrap around protection	None tagged yet

Kioti CK30 vs LS Tractor MT232HEC: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kioti CK30 or the LS Tractor MT232HEC?: The LS Tractor MT232HEC leads on engine hp at 31.7 hp hp, compared to 30 hp hp for the Kioti CK30.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kioti CK30 or the LS Tractor MT232HEC?: The LS Tractor MT232HEC leads on pto hp at 26.2 hp hp, compared to 23 hp hp for the Kioti CK30.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kioti CK30 or the LS Tractor MT232HEC?: The LS Tractor MT232HEC leads on loader lift at 2,506 lb lb, compared to 1,155 lb lb for the Kioti CK30.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kioti CK30 or the LS Tractor MT232HEC?: The Kioti CK30 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,764 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT232HEC.