LS Tractor MT226HEC vs TYM T234

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 7 categories to 0 (1 tied). Machine pages: LS Tractor MT226HEC and TYM T234.

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Category Verdict

Spec	LS Tractor MT226HEC	TYM T234
Engine HP (hp)	24.4 hp	24.4 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 19 hp	18.3 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 3,609 lb	1,907 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,599 lb	1,380 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,433 lb	1,102 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 94.3 in	86.9 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 2,962 lbf	2,059 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 10.7 gpm	6.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	9.6 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

LS Tractor MT226HECTYM T234

Engine HPhp

▲24.4 hp

PTO HPhp

▲19 hp

18.3 hp

Weightlb

▲3,609 lb

1,907 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲1,599 lb

1,380 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,433 lb

1,102 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	TYMT234


Engine Manufacturer	YANMAR	Mitsubishi
Engine Model	3TNV88F-EPLST	S3L2
Engine Type	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, naturally aspirated, DI	3-cylinder, naturally aspirated 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	18.3 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry	Dual dry
Fuel System	DI (direct injection)	Indirect fuel injection
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	50 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Gear pump	Dual gear pump
Implement Flow	6.1 gpm	4.4 gpm
Steering Flow	4.6 gpm	2.3 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	10.7 gpm	6.7 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	10.7 gpm	6.7 gpm
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	6.6 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	5.9 qt
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	4.5 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	5.8 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	4.7 qt

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	Standard (540 rpm)	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Available (option)	Available
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,808 lb	1,534 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,433 lb	1,102 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

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

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic
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	52.8 in
Wheelbase	69 in	58.3 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	7.71 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	11.5 ft (3.5 m)	105.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	89.8 in
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)	107.8 in (with 3-point hitch)

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,609 lb	1,907 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	R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	25x8.50-14	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	27x8.50-15	23x8.5-12
R4 Industrial - Rear	43x16.00-20	12x16.5

Quick Attach Loader System	LL3002: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler	TX2000: Quick attach mechanism
Loader Model	LL3002	TX2000
Loader Lift Height	LL3002: 94.3 in	TX2000: 86.9 in (at pivot pin)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	LL3002: 1,599 lb (at pivot pin, maximum height)	TX2000: 1,380 lb (at pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	LL3002: 2,962 lb (at pivot pin)	TX2000: 2,059 lb (at pivot pin, ground level)

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

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LS Tractor MT226HEC vs TYM T234: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the LS Tractor MT226HEC or the TYM T234?: 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 TYM T234?: The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on pto hp at 19 hp hp, compared to 18.3 hp hp for the TYM T234.
Which is heavier, the LS Tractor MT226HEC or the TYM T234?: The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on weight at 3,609 lb lb, compared to 1,907 lb lb for the TYM T234.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT226HEC or the TYM T234?: The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on loader lift at 1,599 lb lb, compared to 1,380 lb lb for the TYM T234.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT226HEC or the TYM T234?: The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,433 lb lb, compared to 1,102 lb lb for the TYM T234.

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Category Verdict

Spec	LS Tractor MT226HEC	TYM T234
Engine HP (hp)	24.4 hp	24.4 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 19 hp	18.3 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 3,609 lb	1,907 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,599 lb	1,380 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,433 lb	1,102 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 94.3 in	86.9 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 2,962 lbf	2,059 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 10.7 gpm	6.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	9.6 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

LS Tractor MT226HECTYM T234

Engine HPhp

▲24.4 hp

PTO HPhp

▲19 hp

18.3 hp

Weightlb

▲3,609 lb

1,907 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲1,599 lb

1,380 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,433 lb

1,102 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	TYMT234


Engine Manufacturer	YANMAR	Mitsubishi
Engine Model	3TNV88F-EPLST	S3L2
Engine Type	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, naturally aspirated, DI	3-cylinder, naturally aspirated 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	18.3 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry	Dual dry
Fuel System	DI (direct injection)	Indirect fuel injection
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	50 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Gear pump	Dual gear pump
Implement Flow	6.1 gpm	4.4 gpm
Steering Flow	4.6 gpm	2.3 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	10.7 gpm	6.7 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	10.7 gpm	6.7 gpm
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	6.6 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	5.9 qt
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	4.5 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	5.8 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	4.7 qt

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	Standard (540 rpm)	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Available (option)	Available
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,808 lb	1,534 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,433 lb	1,102 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

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

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic
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	52.8 in
Wheelbase	69 in	58.3 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	7.71 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	11.5 ft (3.5 m)	105.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	89.8 in
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)	107.8 in (with 3-point hitch)

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,609 lb	1,907 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	R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	25x8.50-14	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	27x8.50-15	23x8.5-12
R4 Industrial - Rear	43x16.00-20	12x16.5

Quick Attach Loader System	LL3002: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler	TX2000: Quick attach mechanism
Loader Model	LL3002	TX2000
Loader Lift Height	LL3002: 94.3 in	TX2000: 86.9 in (at pivot pin)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	LL3002: 1,599 lb (at pivot pin, maximum height)	TX2000: 1,380 lb (at pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	LL3002: 2,962 lb (at pivot pin)	TX2000: 2,059 lb (at pivot pin, ground level)

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

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LS Tractor MT226HEC vs TYM T234: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the LS Tractor MT226HEC or the TYM T234?

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 TYM T234?

The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on pto hp at 19 hp hp, compared to 18.3 hp hp for the TYM T234.

Which is heavier, the LS Tractor MT226HEC or the TYM T234?

The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on weight at 3,609 lb lb, compared to 1,907 lb lb for the TYM T234.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT226HEC or the TYM T234?

The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on loader lift at 1,599 lb lb, compared to 1,380 lb lb for the TYM T234.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT226HEC or the TYM T234?

The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,433 lb lb, compared to 1,102 lb lb for the TYM T234.

LS Tractor MT226HEC vs TYM T234

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