Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L3302 or the LS Tractor MT232HC?

The Kubota L3302 leads on engine hp at 33 hp hp, compared to 31.7 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT232HC.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota L3302 or the LS Tractor MT232HC?

The Kubota L3302 leads on pto hp at 28 hp hp, compared to 26.2 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT232HC.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota L3302 or the LS Tractor MT232HC?

The LS Tractor MT232HC leads on loader lift at 2,506 lb lb, compared to 1,144.4 lb lb for the Kubota L3302.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota L3302 or the LS Tractor MT232HC?

The Kubota L3302 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,435 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT232HC.

Kubota L3302 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 6 measurable specs, the Kubota L3302 leads 3 categories to 2 (1 tied). Machine pages: Kubota L3302 and LS Tractor MT232HC.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota L3302	LS Tractor MT232HC
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 33 hp	31.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 28 hp	26.2 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	1,144.4 lb	▲ 2,506 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,435 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	94.3 in	94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	—	3,723 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	10.1 gpm	▲ 11.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	13.2 mph	—

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota L3302LS Tractor MT232HC

Engine HPhp

▲33 hp

31.7 hp

PTO HPhp

▲28 hp

26.2 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

1,144.4 lb

▲2,506 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,435 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	KubotaL3302	LS TractorMT232HC


PTO Power	28 hp	26.2 hp
Alternator	Not Published	55 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dry
Engine Type	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled 4-cycle, diesel	3-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, Diesel, NA, CRDI
Fuel System	Direct injection	CRDI
Displacement	111.4 in³	100.2 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2700 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	YANMAR
Engine Power (Gross)	33 hp	31.7 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	Non-Commercial Home & Residential Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours; Limited Powertrain: 72 months or 2000 hours. Commercial Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours; Limited Powertrain: 36 months or 2000 hours.	6-year limited powertrain warranty; 2-year bumper-to-bumper warranty

Pump Type	Not Published	Gear pump
Steering Flow	3.8 gpm	5.0 gpm
Implement Flow	6.3 gpm	6.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	10.1 gpm	11.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	10.1 gpm	11.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	DT (4WD): Transmission driven with overrunning clutch; HST (4WD): Live independent PTO with hydraulic clutch	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1998 lb	1808 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Available (option)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	SAE Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1435 lb	1433 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	13.6-16	41X14.00-20
R3 Turf - Front	25X8.50-14	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	27X8.50-15	27X8.50-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7.2-16	7-14

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 gal	11.4 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	94.3 in	94.3 in
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	3,723 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Front Loader (LA526 - 2 Lever Quick Coupler (OPT))	LL3003: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1144.4 lb	2,506 lb

Clutch	DT (4WD): Dry type single stage; HST (4WD): Not Applicable	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	DT (4WD): 8 forward, 8 reverse; HST (4WD): 3-range	3 ranges
Transmission Type	DT (4WD): Gear shift with synchronized shuttle; HST (4WD): Hydrostatic transmission (3-range)	Hydrostatic Drive
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	DT (4WD): 13.2 mph; HST (4WD): 14.1 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	DT (4WD): 13.2 mph; HST (4WD): 12.7 mph	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)

Brakes	Mechanical, wet disc type	Wet, Multi-disc
Steering	Integral type power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	63.4 in	69 in
Overall Width	55.1 in	66 in
Ground Clearance	13.4 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	91.7 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	108.5 in	125 in

Kubota L3302 vs LS Tractor MT232HC: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L3302 or the LS Tractor MT232HC?: The Kubota L3302 leads on engine hp at 33 hp hp, compared to 31.7 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT232HC.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota L3302 or the LS Tractor MT232HC?: The Kubota L3302 leads on pto hp at 28 hp hp, compared to 26.2 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT232HC.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota L3302 or the LS Tractor MT232HC?: The LS Tractor MT232HC leads on loader lift at 2,506 lb lb, compared to 1,144.4 lb lb for the Kubota L3302.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota L3302 or the LS Tractor MT232HC?: The Kubota L3302 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,435 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT232HC.