LS Tractor MT226HE 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 8 measurable specs, this matchup is a dead heat: 2 categories to the LS Tractor MT226HE, 2 to the LS Tractor MT226HEC, 4 tied. Machine pages: LS Tractor MT226HE and LS Tractor MT226HEC.

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Category Verdict

Spec	LS Tractor MT226HE	LS Tractor MT226HEC
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 24.6 hp	24.4 hp
PTO HP (hp)	17.1 hp	▲ 19 hp
Weight (lb)	3,007 lb	▲ 3,609 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,599 lb	1,599 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,433 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	94.3 in	94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,962 lbf	2,962 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 11.7 gpm	10.7 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

LS Tractor MT226HELS Tractor MT226HEC

Engine HPhp

▲24.6 hp

24.4 hp

PTO HPhp

17.1 hp

▲19 hp

Weightlb

3,007 lb

▲3,609 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲1,599 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)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 TractorMT226HE	LS TractorMT226HEC


Engine Manufacturer	MHI	YANMAR
Engine Model	S3L2-W463GTAC	3TNV88F-EPLST
Engine Type	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, naturally aspirated, IDI	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, naturally aspirated, DI
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	80.4 in³	100.2 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm	2400 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	24.6 hp	24.4 hp
PTO Power	17.1 hp	19 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry	Dry
Fuel System	IDI (indirect injection)	DI (direct injection)
Alternator	50 A, 12 V	55 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Gear pump	Gear pump
Implement Flow	7.1 gpm	6.1 gpm
Steering Flow	4.6 gpm	4.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.7 gpm	10.7 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	11.7 gpm	10.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	None	1 pair
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1 pair (optional)	Not Published

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

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	Standard (540 rpm)	Standard (540 rpm)
Mid-PTO Availability	Available (option)	Available (option)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,808 lb	1,808 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,433 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

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

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet, multi-disc	Wet, multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Width	66 in	66 in
Wheelbase	66 in	69 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	10.8 ft (3.3 m)	11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Height to Top of ROPS	95 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	90 in
Overall Length	119 in (frame to link)	125 in (frame to link)

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,007 lb	3,609 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Ag, Industrial, VT and Turf; VT same size as Industrial	Ag, Industrial, VT and Turf; VT same size as Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	7-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	25x8.50-14	25x8.50-14
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	41x14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	27x8.50-15	27x8.50-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	43x16.00-20	43x16.00-20

Quick Attach Loader System	LL3001, LL3002: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler	LL3002: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler
Loader Model	LL3002	LL3002
Loader Lift Height	LL3002: 94.3 in	LL3002: 94.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	LL3002: 1,599 lb (at pivot pin, maximum height)	LL3002: 1,599 lb (at pivot pin, maximum height)
Loader Breakout Force	LL3002: 2,962 lb (at pivot pin)	LL3002: 2,962 lb (at pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Two-year bumper to bumper; six-year limited powertrain	Two-year bumper to bumper; six-year limited powertrain

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LS Tractor MT226HE vs LS Tractor MT226HEC: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the LS Tractor MT226HE or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?: The LS Tractor MT226HE leads on engine hp at 24.6 hp hp, compared to 24.4 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT226HEC.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the LS Tractor MT226HE or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?: The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on pto hp at 19 hp hp, compared to 17.1 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT226HE.
Which is heavier, the LS Tractor MT226HE or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?: The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on weight at 3,609 lb lb, compared to 3,007 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT226HE.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT226HE or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,599 lb lb for loader lift.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT226HE or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,433 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).

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Category Verdict

Spec	LS Tractor MT226HE	LS Tractor MT226HEC
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 24.6 hp	24.4 hp
PTO HP (hp)	17.1 hp	▲ 19 hp
Weight (lb)	3,007 lb	▲ 3,609 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,599 lb	1,599 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,433 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	94.3 in	94.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,962 lbf	2,962 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 11.7 gpm	10.7 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

LS Tractor MT226HELS Tractor MT226HEC

Engine HPhp

▲24.6 hp

24.4 hp

PTO HPhp

17.1 hp

▲19 hp

Weightlb

3,007 lb

▲3,609 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲1,599 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)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 TractorMT226HE	LS TractorMT226HEC


Engine Manufacturer	MHI	YANMAR
Engine Model	S3L2-W463GTAC	3TNV88F-EPLST
Engine Type	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, naturally aspirated, IDI	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, naturally aspirated, DI
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	80.4 in³	100.2 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm	2400 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	24.6 hp	24.4 hp
PTO Power	17.1 hp	19 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry	Dry
Fuel System	IDI (indirect injection)	DI (direct injection)
Alternator	50 A, 12 V	55 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Gear pump	Gear pump
Implement Flow	7.1 gpm	6.1 gpm
Steering Flow	4.6 gpm	4.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.7 gpm	10.7 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	11.7 gpm	10.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	None	1 pair
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1 pair (optional)	Not Published

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

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	Standard (540 rpm)	Standard (540 rpm)
Mid-PTO Availability	Available (option)	Available (option)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,808 lb	1,808 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,433 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

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

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet, multi-disc	Wet, multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Width	66 in	66 in
Wheelbase	66 in	69 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	10.8 ft (3.3 m)	11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Height to Top of ROPS	95 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	90 in
Overall Length	119 in (frame to link)	125 in (frame to link)

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,007 lb	3,609 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Ag, Industrial, VT and Turf; VT same size as Industrial	Ag, Industrial, VT and Turf; VT same size as Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	7-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	25x8.50-14	25x8.50-14
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	41x14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	27x8.50-15	27x8.50-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	43x16.00-20	43x16.00-20

Quick Attach Loader System	LL3001, LL3002: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler	LL3002: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler
Loader Model	LL3002	LL3002
Loader Lift Height	LL3002: 94.3 in	LL3002: 94.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	LL3002: 1,599 lb (at pivot pin, maximum height)	LL3002: 1,599 lb (at pivot pin, maximum height)
Loader Breakout Force	LL3002: 2,962 lb (at pivot pin)	LL3002: 2,962 lb (at pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Two-year bumper to bumper; six-year limited powertrain	Two-year bumper to bumper; six-year limited powertrain

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LS Tractor MT226HE vs LS Tractor MT226HEC: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the LS Tractor MT226HE or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?

The LS Tractor MT226HE leads on engine hp at 24.6 hp hp, compared to 24.4 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT226HEC.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the LS Tractor MT226HE or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?

The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on pto hp at 19 hp hp, compared to 17.1 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT226HE.

Which is heavier, the LS Tractor MT226HE or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?

The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on weight at 3,609 lb lb, compared to 3,007 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT226HE.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT226HE or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,599 lb lb for loader lift.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT226HE or the LS Tractor MT226HEC?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,433 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).

LS Tractor MT226HE vs LS Tractor MT226HEC

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