Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L4060 or the LS Tractor MT242E?

The LS Tractor MT242E leads on engine hp at 42.5 hp hp, compared to 42 hp hp for the Kubota L4060.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota L4060 or the LS Tractor MT242E?

The LS Tractor MT242E leads on pto hp at 35.4 hp hp, compared to 34 hp hp for the Kubota L4060.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota L4060 or the LS Tractor MT242E?

The LS Tractor MT242E leads on loader lift at 2,506 lb lb, compared to 1,715 lb lb for the Kubota L4060.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota L4060 or the LS Tractor MT242E?

The Kubota L4060 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,756 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT242E.

Kubota L4060 vs LS Tractor MT242E

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 MT242E leads 4 categories to 3. Machine pages: Kubota L4060 and LS Tractor MT242E.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota L4060	LS Tractor MT242E
Engine HP (hp)	42 hp	▲ 42.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	34 hp	▲ 35.4 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	1,715 lb	▲ 2,506 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,756 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 104.7 in	94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,549 lbf	▲ 3,723 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 14.7 gpm	12.4 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	16 mph	—

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota L4060LS Tractor MT242E

Engine HPhp

42 hp

▲42.5 hp

PTO HPhp

34 hp

▲35.4 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

1,715 lb

▲2,506 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,756 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	KubotaL4060	LS TractorMT242E


PTO Power	34 hp	35.4 hp
Alternator	40 A, 12 V	55 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry paper, dual element	Dry
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-cycle multi valve, diesel, Naturally Aspirated	4-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, Diesel, NA, CRDI
Fuel System	Electronic CRS (Common Rail System)	CRDI
Displacement	148.5 in³	133.6 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Rated Engine Speed	2700 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	YANMAR
Engine Power (Gross)	42 hp	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	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	Tandem pump - gear type	Gear pump
Steering Flow	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 4.9 gpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 4.7 gpm	5.0 gpm
Implement Flow	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 9.8 gpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 9.4 gpm	7.4 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 14.7 gpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 14.1 gpm	12.4 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 14.7 gpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 14.1 gpm	12.4 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Optional, up to 3 (double-acting valve or float detent valve options, any position)	1
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	0

PTO Rear	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 540 rpm @ 2550 engine rpm; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 540 rpm @ 2476 engine rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Live independent (hydraulic clutch)	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,858 lb	1808 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional	Available (option)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	SAE Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,756 lb	1433 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41X18LL-16.1	41X14.00-20
R3 Turf - Front	27X10.50LL-15	25X8.50-14
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	4.6 gal-24	43X16.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	10-16.5	27X8.50-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	14.9-24	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	8.3-16	7-14

Coolant Capacity	7.9 qt	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	8.7 qt	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	13.5 gal	10.6 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	11.4 gal	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	104.7 in	94.3 in
Loader Breakout Force	2549 lb (11341 N)	3,723 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Mechanical 2-Lever Quick Coupler (standard); Hydraulic 2-Lever Quick Coupler (optional); Single Lever Hose Quick Coupler (optional)	LL3003: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1715 lb	2,506 lb

Clutch	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): Dry type single stage; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): N/A	Dry Single
No. of Speeds	DT (4WD): 8Fx8R; GST (4WD): 12Fx8R; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 3-Range, 6 speeds (H-DS), infinitely variable in each	F12 x R12
Transmission Type	DT (4WD): Gear; GST (4WD): Glide Shift; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): Hydrostatic	Synchro Shuttle
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 16.0 mph; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 16.8 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	DT (4WD), GST (4WD): 15.2 mph; HST (4WD), HSTC (4WD, CAB): 15.1 mph	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock, standard	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)

Brakes	Wet disc type, mechanically activated	Wet, Multi-disc
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	4WD: Bevel gear front axle, non-adjustable tread spacing	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	1,433 lbs.	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	74.6 in	74 in
Overall Width	66.5 in	66 in
Ground Clearance	15.9 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	DT (4WD), GST (4WD), HST (4WD): 97.6 in; HSTC (4WD, CAB): Not Applicable	95 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	DT (4WD), GST (4WD), HST (4WD): Not Applicable; HSTC (4WD, CAB): 91.1 in	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	DT (4WD), GST (4WD), HST (4WD): 91.1 in; HSTC (4WD, CAB): Not Applicable	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	8.9 ft (2.7 m)	11.8 ft (3.6 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	129.5 in	125 in

Kubota L4060 vs LS Tractor MT242E: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota L4060 or the LS Tractor MT242E?: The LS Tractor MT242E leads on engine hp at 42.5 hp hp, compared to 42 hp hp for the Kubota L4060.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota L4060 or the LS Tractor MT242E?: The LS Tractor MT242E leads on pto hp at 35.4 hp hp, compared to 34 hp hp for the Kubota L4060.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota L4060 or the LS Tractor MT242E?: The LS Tractor MT242E leads on loader lift at 2,506 lb lb, compared to 1,715 lb lb for the Kubota L4060.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota L4060 or the LS Tractor MT242E?: The Kubota L4060 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,756 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT242E.