LS Tractor MT226HEC vs Mahindra Max 24

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, the LS Tractor MT226HEC leads 6 categories to 1 (1 tied). Machine pages: LS Tractor MT226HEC and Mahindra Max 24.

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Category Verdict

Spec	LS Tractor MT226HEC	Mahindra Max 24
Engine HP (hp)	24.4 hp	24.4 hp
PTO HP (hp)	19 hp	▲ 19.5 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 3,609 lb	1,693 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,599 lb	900 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,433 lb	1,400 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 94.3 in	75 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 2,962 lbf	2,000 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 10.7 gpm	4.6 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	9.6 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

LS Tractor MT226HECMahindra Max 24

Engine HPhp

▲24.4 hp

PTO HPhp

19 hp

▲19.5 hp

Weightlb

▲3,609 lb

1,693 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲1,599 lb

900 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,433 lb

1,400 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 TractorMT226HEC	MahindraMax 24


Engine Manufacturer	YANMAR	Mitsubishi
Engine Model	3TNV88F-EPLST	S3L2
Engine Type	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, naturally aspirated, DI	Four stroke, indirect injection water-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	100.2 in³	80.4 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2400 rpm	2500 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	24.4 hp	24.4 hp
PTO Power	19 hp	19.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry	Not Published
Fuel System	DI (direct injection)	Indirect Injection
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	50 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Gear pump	Not Published
Implement Flow	6.1 gpm	4.6 gpm
Steering Flow	4.6 gpm	2.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	10.7 gpm	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	10.7 gpm	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open Center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1 pair	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	1

Fuel Tank Capacity	11.4 gal	6.1 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	Live
PTO Rear	Standard (540 rpm)	540 @ 2376 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Available (option)	2000 @ 2556 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I, with check chains
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,808 lb	1,400 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,433 lb	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	HST	HST - 2 ranges
No. of Speeds	3 ranges	Infinite
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	9.6 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	4.9 mph
Clutch	Not Published	Single plate, dry
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)	Not Published

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet, multi-disc	Wet 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	50.7 in
Wheelbase	69 in	Not Published
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	11.5 ft (3.5 m)	7.2 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	81.5 in (with industrial tires)
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	90 in	Not Published
Overall Length	125 in (frame to link)	104.1 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,609 lb	1,693 lb (operating weight)
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	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	6x12
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	9.5x16
R3 Turf - Front	25x8.50-14	20x8-10
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	29x12.5-15
R4 Industrial - Front	27x8.50-15	20x8-10
R4 Industrial - Rear	43x16.00-20	27x12.5-15

Quick Attach Loader System	LL3002: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler	Not Published
Loader Model	LL3002	Max 24L
Loader Lift Height	LL3002: 94.3 in	75 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	LL3002: 1,599 lb (at pivot pin, maximum height)	900 lb (at pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	LL3002: 2,962 lb (at pivot pin)	2,000 lb (at pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Two-year bumper to bumper; six-year limited powertrain	Not Published

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LS Tractor MT226HEC vs Mahindra Max 24: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the LS Tractor MT226HEC or the Mahindra Max 24?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 24.4 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the LS Tractor MT226HEC or the Mahindra Max 24?: The Mahindra Max 24 leads on pto hp at 19.5 hp hp, compared to 19 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT226HEC.
Which is heavier, the LS Tractor MT226HEC or the Mahindra Max 24?: The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on weight at 3,609 lb lb, compared to 1,693 lb lb for the Mahindra Max 24.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT226HEC or the Mahindra Max 24?: The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on loader lift at 1,599 lb lb, compared to 900 lb lb for the Mahindra Max 24.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT226HEC or the Mahindra Max 24?: The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,433 lb lb, compared to 1,400 lb lb for the Mahindra Max 24.

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Category Verdict

Spec	LS Tractor MT226HEC	Mahindra Max 24
Engine HP (hp)	24.4 hp	24.4 hp
PTO HP (hp)	19 hp	▲ 19.5 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 3,609 lb	1,693 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,599 lb	900 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,433 lb	1,400 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 94.3 in	75 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 2,962 lbf	2,000 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 10.7 gpm	4.6 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	9.6 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

LS Tractor MT226HECMahindra Max 24

Engine HPhp

▲24.4 hp

PTO HPhp

19 hp

▲19.5 hp

Weightlb

▲3,609 lb

1,693 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲1,599 lb

900 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,433 lb

1,400 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 TractorMT226HEC	MahindraMax 24


Engine Manufacturer	YANMAR	Mitsubishi
Engine Model	3TNV88F-EPLST	S3L2
Engine Type	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, naturally aspirated, DI	Four stroke, indirect injection water-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	100.2 in³	80.4 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2400 rpm	2500 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	24.4 hp	24.4 hp
PTO Power	19 hp	19.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry	Not Published
Fuel System	DI (direct injection)	Indirect Injection
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	50 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Gear pump	Not Published
Implement Flow	6.1 gpm	4.6 gpm
Steering Flow	4.6 gpm	2.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	10.7 gpm	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	10.7 gpm	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open Center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1 pair	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	1

Fuel Tank Capacity	11.4 gal	6.1 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	Live
PTO Rear	Standard (540 rpm)	540 @ 2376 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Available (option)	2000 @ 2556 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I, with check chains
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,808 lb	1,400 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,433 lb	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	HST	HST - 2 ranges
No. of Speeds	3 ranges	Infinite
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	9.6 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	4.9 mph
Clutch	Not Published	Single plate, dry
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)	Not Published

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet, multi-disc	Wet 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	50.7 in
Wheelbase	69 in	Not Published
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	11.5 ft (3.5 m)	7.2 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	81.5 in (with industrial tires)
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	90 in	Not Published
Overall Length	125 in (frame to link)	104.1 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,609 lb	1,693 lb (operating weight)
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	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	6x12
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	9.5x16
R3 Turf - Front	25x8.50-14	20x8-10
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	29x12.5-15
R4 Industrial - Front	27x8.50-15	20x8-10
R4 Industrial - Rear	43x16.00-20	27x12.5-15

Quick Attach Loader System	LL3002: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler	Not Published
Loader Model	LL3002	Max 24L
Loader Lift Height	LL3002: 94.3 in	75 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	LL3002: 1,599 lb (at pivot pin, maximum height)	900 lb (at pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	LL3002: 2,962 lb (at pivot pin)	2,000 lb (at pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Two-year bumper to bumper; six-year limited powertrain	Not Published

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LS Tractor MT226HEC vs Mahindra Max 24: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the LS Tractor MT226HEC or the Mahindra Max 24?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 24.4 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the LS Tractor MT226HEC or the Mahindra Max 24?

The Mahindra Max 24 leads on pto hp at 19.5 hp hp, compared to 19 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT226HEC.

Which is heavier, the LS Tractor MT226HEC or the Mahindra Max 24?

The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on weight at 3,609 lb lb, compared to 1,693 lb lb for the Mahindra Max 24.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT226HEC or the Mahindra Max 24?

The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on loader lift at 1,599 lb lb, compared to 900 lb lb for the Mahindra Max 24.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT226HEC or the Mahindra Max 24?

The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,433 lb lb, compared to 1,400 lb lb for the Mahindra Max 24.

LS Tractor MT226HEC vs Mahindra Max 24

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