Which has more horsepower, the LS Tractor MT225S or the LS Tractor MT232HC?

The LS Tractor MT232HC leads on engine hp at 31.7 hp hp, compared to 24.7 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT225S.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the LS Tractor MT225S or the LS Tractor MT232HC?

The LS Tractor MT232HC leads on pto hp at 26.2 hp hp, compared to 19.3 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT225S.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT225S or the LS Tractor MT232HC?

The LS Tractor MT232HC leads on loader lift at 2,506 lb lb, compared to 1,067 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT225S.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT225S or the LS Tractor MT232HC?

The LS Tractor MT232HC leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,433 lb lb, compared to 1,323 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT225S.

LS Tractor MT225S 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 7 measurable specs, the LS Tractor MT232HC leads 7 categories to 0. Machine pages: LS Tractor MT225S and LS Tractor MT232HC.

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Category Verdict

Spec	LS Tractor MT225S	LS Tractor MT232HC
Engine HP (hp)	24.7 hp	▲ 31.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	19.3 hp	▲ 26.2 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	1,067 lb	▲ 2,506 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,323 lb	▲ 1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	84.4 in	▲ 94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,290 lbf	▲ 3,723 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	9.3 gpm	▲ 11.7 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

LS Tractor MT225SLS Tractor MT232HC

Engine HPhp

24.7 hp

▲31.7 hp

PTO HPhp

19.3 hp

▲26.2 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

1,067 lb

955 lb

▲2,506 lb

LL2300LL2001

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,323 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	LS TractorMT225S	LS TractorMT232HC


PTO Power	19.3 hp	26.2 hp
Alternator	50 A, 12 V	55 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry	Dry
Engine Type	3-cylinder, Indirect Injection (IDI), Swirl chamber	3-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, Diesel, NA, CRDI
Fuel System	In-line injection pump	CRDI
Displacement	77.3 in³	100.2 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2800 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	YANMAR	YANMAR
Engine Power (Gross)	24.7 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

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year limited powertrain warranty; 2-year bumper-to-bumper warranty	6-year limited powertrain warranty; 2-year bumper-to-bumper warranty

Pump Type	Engine-driven	Gear pump
Steering Flow	3.7 gpm	5.0 gpm
Implement Flow	5.6 gpm	6.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	9.3 gpm	11.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	9.3 gpm	11.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1 pair (optional)	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Applicable	1

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,896 lb	1808 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional (2500 rpm)	Available (option)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,323 lb	1433 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	31X15.50-15	41X14.00-20
R3 Turf - Front	22X8.50-12	25X8.50-14
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	12-16.5	43X16.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	23X8.50-12	27X8.50-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-16	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-12	7-14

Coolant Capacity	0.9 gal	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	0.8 gal	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.6 gal	11.4 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	0.8 gal	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	4.5 gal	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	84.4 in	94.3 in
Loader Breakout Force	LL2300: 2,290 lb; LL2001: Not Published	3,723 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	LL2300: Bobcat-type (skid-steer style) quick attach bucket carrier; LL2001: Not Published	LL3003: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	LL2300: 1,067 lb; LL2001: 955 lb	2,506 lb

Clutch	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	3 ranges	3 ranges
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic Drive	Hydrostatic Drive
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)

Brakes	Wet, multi-disc	Wet, Multi-disc
Steering	Hydrostatic 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	48.7 in	66 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	86.4 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	111.9 in	125 in

LS Tractor MT225S vs LS Tractor MT232HC: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the LS Tractor MT225S or the LS Tractor MT232HC?: The LS Tractor MT232HC leads on engine hp at 31.7 hp hp, compared to 24.7 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT225S.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the LS Tractor MT225S or the LS Tractor MT232HC?: The LS Tractor MT232HC leads on pto hp at 26.2 hp hp, compared to 19.3 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT225S.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT225S or the LS Tractor MT232HC?: The LS Tractor MT232HC leads on loader lift at 2,506 lb lb, compared to 1,067 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT225S.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT225S or the LS Tractor MT232HC?: The LS Tractor MT232HC leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,433 lb lb, compared to 1,323 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT225S.