LS Tractor MT226HEC vs Rural King RK24

Across 8 measurable specs, the LS Tractor MT226HEC leads 7 categories to 0 (1 tied). Machine pages: LS Tractor MT226HEC and Rural King RK24.

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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	Rural KingRK24

▶Engine
Engine Manufacturer	YANMAR	Yanmar
Engine Model	3TNV88F-EPLST	3TNV80F-SDKTFF
Engine Type	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, naturally aspirated, DI	Water cooled, 4-cycle Diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	100.2 in³	77.3 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2400 rpm	3000 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	23.9 hp	23.9 hp
PTO Power	19 hp	18.8 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Water cooled, forced circulation
Air Cleaner	Dry	Single element
Fuel System	DI (direct injection)	Indirect Fuel Injection
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	40 A, 12 V
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	Gear pump	Gear Pump
Implement Flow	6.1 gpm	Not Published
Steering Flow	4.6 gpm	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	10.7 gpm	6.95 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	10.7 gpm	6.95 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Hydrostatic
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1 pair	1
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
▶Fluid Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.4 gal	5.81 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	3.6 ℓ (0.96US gal)
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	2.7 ℓ ( 0.71 US gal)
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	14.5ℓ (3.83 US gal)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	3.2ℓ (0.85 US gal)
▶PTO & Hitch
PTO Type	Independent	Independent PTO
PTO Rear	Standard (540 rpm)	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Available (option)	Standard, 2,000 rpm @ 2,875 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,808 lb	1,323 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1433 lb	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission Type	HST	Hydraulic + Mechanical H/L with constant-mesh
No. of Speeds	3 ranges	2 Range (High/Low)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	10.5 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)	Differential lock (bevel gears with diff-lock)
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic Power steering system
Brakes	Wet, multi-disc	Wet Disc, Foot operated, independent with provision of inter lock for simultaneous operation
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Center-pivot, reverse Eliot type
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	125 in	100.5 in
Overall Width	66 in	45.8 in
Wheelbase	69 in	57.5 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	9.4 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	11.5 ft (3.5 m)	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	91.3 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	90 in	Not Published
▶Weight
Tractor Weight (Base)	3,609 lb	n/a
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	2,091 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
▶Tire Options
Tire Size & Options	R1 agricultural, R4 industrial, R3 turf and VT (versa turf); VT same size as R4	R4 Industrial (Std), R3 Turf (Opt) R1 Ag (Opt), Goodyear R14 (Opt)
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	6-12
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	9.5-16
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
▶Loader & Attachments
Quick Attach Loader System	LL3001, LL3002: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler	Skid-Steer Compatible Quick-Attach
Loader Model	LL3002	n/a
Loader Lift Height	LL3002: 94.3 in	75.3
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	LL3002: 1,599 lb	947 lb
Loader Breakout Force	LL3002: 2,962 lb	1,680 lb
▶Warranty
Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year limited powertrain warranty; 2-year bumper-to-bumper warranty	Full-machine: 24 months/2,000 hours; Powertrain: 96 months/3,000 hours (whichever comes first)
▶ITC Company Accessories
Accessories that fit	None tagged yet	TYM T254 / T2505 Rural King RK24 Mahindra EMAXX 25 Brush Screen Insert $249.99

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LS Tractor MT226HEC vs Rural King RK24: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the LS Tractor MT226HEC or the Rural King RK24?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 23.9 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the LS Tractor MT226HEC or the Rural King RK24?

The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on pto hp at 19 hp hp, compared to 18.8 hp hp for the Rural King RK24.

Which is heavier, the LS Tractor MT226HEC or the Rural King RK24?

The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on weight at 3,609 lb lb, compared to 2,091 lb lb for the Rural King RK24.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT226HEC or the Rural King RK24?

The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on loader lift at 1,599 lb lb, compared to 947 lb lb for the Rural King RK24.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT226HEC or the Rural King RK24?

The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,433 lb lb, compared to 1,323 lb lb for the Rural King RK24.

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