Kubota LX2620 vs LS Tractor MT226HEC

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 MT226HEC leads 5 categories to 2. Machine pages: Kubota LX2620 and LS Tractor MT226HEC.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota LX2620	LS Tractor MT226HEC
Engine HP (hp)	23.3 hp	▲ 23.9 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 19.4 hp	19 hp
Weight (lb)	1,775 lb	▲ 3,609 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,067 lb	▲ 1,599 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,676 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	84 in	▲ 94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	n/a	2,962 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.7 gpm	▲ 10.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	11.2 mph	n/a

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Kubota LX2620LS Tractor MT226HEC

Engine HPhp

23.3 hp

▲23.9 hp

PTO HPhp

▲19.4 hp

19 hp

Weightlb

1,775 lb

▲3,609 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,067 lb

▲1,599 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,676 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	KubotaLX2620	LS TractorMT226HEC


Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	YANMAR
Engine Model	D1305-E4-D36R (LX2620HSD); D1305-E4-D26Q (LX2620HSDC); D1305-E4-D36R (LX2620SUHSD)	3TNV88F-EPLST
Engine Type	Indirect injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle diesel	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, naturally aspirated, DI
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	77.0 in³	100.2 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm	2400 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	23.3 hp	23.9 hp
PTO Power	19.4 hp	19 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Pressurized radiator	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	4.5 in paper filter with dual filter	Dry
Fuel System	Indirect injection	DI (direct injection)
Alternator	Not Published	55 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Dual pump	Gear pump
Implement Flow	Not Published	6.1 gpm
Steering Flow	Not Published	4.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	8.7 gpm	10.7 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	8.7 gpm	10.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1 pair
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.1 gal (LX2620HSD); 8.5 gal (LX2620HSDC); 7.1 gal (LX2620SUHSD)	11.4 gal
Coolant Capacity	4.5 qt (LX2620HSD); 5.7 qt (LX2620HSDC); 4.5 qt (LX2620SUHSD)	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	4.2 qt	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	4.0 gal	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	5.0 qt	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	Standard (540 rpm)
Mid-PTO Availability	2500 rpm (LX2620HSD); 2500 rpm (LX2620HSDC); Optional (LX2620SUHSD)	Available (option)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	2139 lb	1,808 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1676 lb	1433 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control valve	Position control

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission (HST), 3 ranges	HST
No. of Speeds	3 ranges	3 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	11.2 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	8.4 mph	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock standard	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Multi-plate wet disc	Wet, multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe seat with adjustable suspension (LX2620HSD); Deluxe seat with adjustable suspension (LX2620HSDC); Standard seat with normal suspension (LX2620SUHSD)	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	1100 lb	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	101.8 in (LX2620HSD); 103.9 in (LX2620HSDC); 101.8 in (LX2620SUHSD) (without 3-point hitch)	125 in
Overall Width	53.7 in	66 in
Wheelbase	65.6 in	69 in
Ground Clearance	14.6 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	6.9 ft (with brake applied)	11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Height to Top of ROPS	88.4 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	84.6 in	90 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	1775 lb (LX2620HSD); 2249 lb (LX2620HSDC); 1775 lb (LX2620SUHSD)	3,609 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial (R14 hybrid also offered)	R1 agricultural, R4 industrial, R3 turf and VT (versa turf); VT same size as R4
R1 Agricultural - Front	180/85D12 (7-12)	7-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	320/85D16 (12.4-16)	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	24x8.50-14	25x8.50-14
R3 Turf - Rear	13.6-16	41x14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.5-12 or 25x8.5-14	27x8.50-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	14-17.5 or 15-19.5	43x16.00-20

Quick Attach Loader System	LA535: 2-lever quick coupler standard; Swift-tach optional	LL3001, LL3002: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler
Loader Model	LA535	LL3002
Loader Lift Height	LA535: 84 in	LL3002: 94.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	LA535: 1067 lb	LL3002: 1,599 lb
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	LL3002: 2,962 lb

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

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Kubota LX2620 vs LS Tractor MT226HEC: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota LX2620 or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?: The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on engine hp at 23.9 hp hp, compared to 23.3 hp hp for the Kubota LX2620.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota LX2620 or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?: The Kubota LX2620 leads on pto hp at 19.4 hp hp, compared to 19 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT226HEC.
Which is heavier, the Kubota LX2620 or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?: The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on weight at 3,609 lb lb, compared to 1,775 lb lb for the Kubota LX2620.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota LX2620 or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?: The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on loader lift at 1,599 lb lb, compared to 1,067 lb lb for the Kubota LX2620.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota LX2620 or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?: The Kubota LX2620 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,676 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT226HEC.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota LX2620	LS Tractor MT226HEC
Engine HP (hp)	23.3 hp	▲ 23.9 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 19.4 hp	19 hp
Weight (lb)	1,775 lb	▲ 3,609 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,067 lb	▲ 1,599 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,676 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	84 in	▲ 94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	n/a	2,962 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.7 gpm	▲ 10.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	11.2 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota LX2620LS Tractor MT226HEC

Engine HPhp

23.3 hp

▲23.9 hp

PTO HPhp

▲19.4 hp

19 hp

Weightlb

1,775 lb

▲3,609 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,067 lb

▲1,599 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,676 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	KubotaLX2620	LS TractorMT226HEC


Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	YANMAR
Engine Model	D1305-E4-D36R (LX2620HSD); D1305-E4-D26Q (LX2620HSDC); D1305-E4-D36R (LX2620SUHSD)	3TNV88F-EPLST
Engine Type	Indirect injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle diesel	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, naturally aspirated, DI
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	77.0 in³	100.2 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm	2400 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	23.3 hp	23.9 hp
PTO Power	19.4 hp	19 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Pressurized radiator	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	4.5 in paper filter with dual filter	Dry
Fuel System	Indirect injection	DI (direct injection)
Alternator	Not Published	55 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Dual pump	Gear pump
Implement Flow	Not Published	6.1 gpm
Steering Flow	Not Published	4.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	8.7 gpm	10.7 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	8.7 gpm	10.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	1 pair
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.1 gal (LX2620HSD); 8.5 gal (LX2620HSDC); 7.1 gal (LX2620SUHSD)	11.4 gal
Coolant Capacity	4.5 qt (LX2620HSD); 5.7 qt (LX2620HSDC); 4.5 qt (LX2620SUHSD)	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	4.2 qt	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	4.0 gal	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	5.0 qt	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	Standard (540 rpm)
Mid-PTO Availability	2500 rpm (LX2620HSD); 2500 rpm (LX2620HSDC); Optional (LX2620SUHSD)	Available (option)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	2139 lb	1,808 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1676 lb	1433 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control valve	Position control

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic transmission (HST), 3 ranges	HST
No. of Speeds	3 ranges	3 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	11.2 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	8.4 mph	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock standard	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Multi-plate wet disc	Wet, multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe seat with adjustable suspension (LX2620HSD); Deluxe seat with adjustable suspension (LX2620HSDC); Standard seat with normal suspension (LX2620SUHSD)	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	1100 lb	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	101.8 in (LX2620HSD); 103.9 in (LX2620HSDC); 101.8 in (LX2620SUHSD) (without 3-point hitch)	125 in
Overall Width	53.7 in	66 in
Wheelbase	65.6 in	69 in
Ground Clearance	14.6 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	6.9 ft (with brake applied)	11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Height to Top of ROPS	88.4 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	84.6 in	90 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	1775 lb (LX2620HSD); 2249 lb (LX2620HSDC); 1775 lb (LX2620SUHSD)	3,609 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial (R14 hybrid also offered)	R1 agricultural, R4 industrial, R3 turf and VT (versa turf); VT same size as R4
R1 Agricultural - Front	180/85D12 (7-12)	7-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	320/85D16 (12.4-16)	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	24x8.50-14	25x8.50-14
R3 Turf - Rear	13.6-16	41x14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	23x8.5-12 or 25x8.5-14	27x8.50-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	14-17.5 or 15-19.5	43x16.00-20

Quick Attach Loader System	LA535: 2-lever quick coupler standard; Swift-tach optional	LL3001, LL3002: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler
Loader Model	LA535	LL3002
Loader Lift Height	LA535: 84 in	LL3002: 94.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	LA535: 1067 lb	LL3002: 1,599 lb
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	LL3002: 2,962 lb

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

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Kubota LX2620 vs LS Tractor MT226HEC: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota LX2620 or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?

The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on engine hp at 23.9 hp hp, compared to 23.3 hp hp for the Kubota LX2620.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Kubota LX2620 or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?

The Kubota LX2620 leads on pto hp at 19.4 hp hp, compared to 19 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT226HEC.

Which is heavier, the Kubota LX2620 or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?

The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on weight at 3,609 lb lb, compared to 1,775 lb lb for the Kubota LX2620.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Kubota LX2620 or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?

The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on loader lift at 1,599 lb lb, compared to 1,067 lb lb for the Kubota LX2620.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota LX2620 or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?

The Kubota LX2620 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,676 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT226HEC.

Kubota LX2620 vs LS Tractor MT226HEC

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