LS Tractor MT226HEC vs Yanmar SA424

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 Yanmar SA424.

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Category Verdict

Spec	LS Tractor MT226HEC	Yanmar SA424
Engine HP (hp)	23.9 hp	23.9 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 19 hp	18.1 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 3,609 lb	1,830 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,599 lb	1,199 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,433 lb	1,209 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 94.3 in	79 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 2,962 lbf	2,090 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 10.7 gpm	8 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	13.1 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

LS Tractor MT226HECYanmar SA424

Engine HPhp

▲23.9 hp

PTO HPhp

▲19 hp

18.1 hp

Weightlb

▲3,609 lb

1,830 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲1,599 lb

1,199 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,433 lb

1,209 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	YanmarSA424


Engine Manufacturer	YANMAR	YANMAR
Engine Model	3TNV88F-EPLST	3TNV80F
Engine Type	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, naturally aspirated, DI	4-cycle inline, water-cooled diesel, naturally aspirated
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	100.2 in³	77.2 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2400 rpm	3200 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	23.9 hp	23.9 hp
PTO Power	19 hp	18.1 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry	Not Published
Fuel System	DI (direct injection)	Not Published
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	40 A

Pump Type	Gear pump	Dual hydraulic pump
Implement Flow	6.1 gpm	4.3 gpm
Steering Flow	4.6 gpm	3.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	10.7 gpm	8.0 gpm (4.3 + 3.7, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	10.7 gpm	8.0 gpm (4.3 + 3.7, computed)
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	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	11.4 gal	6.1 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	3.0 qt
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	3.6 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	4.1 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	3.7 qt

PTO Type	Independent	Independent, hydraulic clutch
PTO Rear	Standard (540 rpm)	554 rpm @ 3,200 engine rpm; 1.4 in OD, 6 splines
Mid-PTO Availability	Available (option)	Independent mid-PTO, 2,057 rpm @ 3,200 engine rpm, SAE 16/32, 15 splines
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Limited Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,808 lb	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1433 lb	1,209 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	HST	Hydrostatic transmission, dual range speeds
No. of Speeds	3 ranges	Infinite forward and reverse (hydrostatic); 2 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	13.1 mph (high range, with R4 tires)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	9.1 mph (high range, with R4 tires)
Clutch	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)	Differential lock

Frame Type	Not Published	Full-frame chassis
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet, multi-disc	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Fore-and-aft adjustable operator seat
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Cast iron, selectable 4WD
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	125 in	105.8 in
Overall Width	66 in	54.1 in (with R4 tires)
Wheelbase	69 in	63.0 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	9.9 in (with R4 tires)
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	11.5 ft (3.5 m)	8.5 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	87.2 in (with R4 tires)
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	71.8 in (folded ROPS, top of steering wheel, R4 tires)
Height to Top of Cab Model	90 in	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,609 lb	1,830 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 agricultural, R4 industrial, R3 turf and VT (versa turf); VT same size as R4	R3 Turf; R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	25x8.50-14	24x8.50-14 4PR
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	36x14.00-15 4PR
R4 Industrial - Front	27x8.50-15	23x8.50-12 4PR
R4 Industrial - Rear	43x16.00-20	14-17.5 6PR

Quick Attach Loader System	LL3001, LL3002: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler	YL210: YANMAR quick attachment system
Loader Model	LL3002	YL210
Loader Lift Height	LL3002: 94.3 in	YL210: 79 in to pivot pin (58 in under level bucket)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	LL3002: 1,599 lb	YL210: 1,199 lb at pivot pin
Loader Breakout Force	LL3002: 2,962 lb	YL210: 2,090 lb at pivot pin

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year limited powertrain warranty; 2-year bumper-to-bumper warranty	Tractor (private individual usage): 24 months or 2,000 hours; Powertrain (engine and transmission core components): 10 years or 3,000 hours; Attachments: 1-year limited warranty

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LS Tractor MT226HEC vs Yanmar SA424: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the LS Tractor MT226HEC or the Yanmar SA424?: 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 Yanmar SA424?: The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on pto hp at 19 hp hp, compared to 18.1 hp hp for the Yanmar SA424.
Which is heavier, the LS Tractor MT226HEC or the Yanmar SA424?: The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on weight at 3,609 lb lb, compared to 1,830 lb lb for the Yanmar SA424.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT226HEC or the Yanmar SA424?: The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on loader lift at 1,599 lb lb, compared to 1,199 lb lb for the Yanmar SA424.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT226HEC or the Yanmar SA424?: The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,433 lb lb, compared to 1,209 lb lb for the Yanmar SA424.

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Category Verdict

Spec	LS Tractor MT226HEC	Yanmar SA424
Engine HP (hp)	23.9 hp	23.9 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 19 hp	18.1 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 3,609 lb	1,830 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,599 lb	1,199 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,433 lb	1,209 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 94.3 in	79 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 2,962 lbf	2,090 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 10.7 gpm	8 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	13.1 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

LS Tractor MT226HECYanmar SA424

Engine HPhp

▲23.9 hp

PTO HPhp

▲19 hp

18.1 hp

Weightlb

▲3,609 lb

1,830 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲1,599 lb

1,199 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,433 lb

1,209 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	YanmarSA424


Engine Manufacturer	YANMAR	YANMAR
Engine Model	3TNV88F-EPLST	3TNV80F
Engine Type	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, naturally aspirated, DI	4-cycle inline, water-cooled diesel, naturally aspirated
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	100.2 in³	77.2 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2400 rpm	3200 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	23.9 hp	23.9 hp
PTO Power	19 hp	18.1 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry	Not Published
Fuel System	DI (direct injection)	Not Published
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	40 A

Pump Type	Gear pump	Dual hydraulic pump
Implement Flow	6.1 gpm	4.3 gpm
Steering Flow	4.6 gpm	3.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	10.7 gpm	8.0 gpm (4.3 + 3.7, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	10.7 gpm	8.0 gpm (4.3 + 3.7, computed)
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	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	11.4 gal	6.1 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	3.0 qt
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	3.6 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	4.1 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	3.7 qt

PTO Type	Independent	Independent, hydraulic clutch
PTO Rear	Standard (540 rpm)	554 rpm @ 3,200 engine rpm; 1.4 in OD, 6 splines
Mid-PTO Availability	Available (option)	Independent mid-PTO, 2,057 rpm @ 3,200 engine rpm, SAE 16/32, 15 splines
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Limited Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,808 lb	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1433 lb	1,209 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	HST	Hydrostatic transmission, dual range speeds
No. of Speeds	3 ranges	Infinite forward and reverse (hydrostatic); 2 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	13.1 mph (high range, with R4 tires)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	9.1 mph (high range, with R4 tires)
Clutch	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)	Differential lock

Frame Type	Not Published	Full-frame chassis
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet, multi-disc	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Fore-and-aft adjustable operator seat
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Cast iron, selectable 4WD
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	125 in	105.8 in
Overall Width	66 in	54.1 in (with R4 tires)
Wheelbase	69 in	63.0 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	9.9 in (with R4 tires)
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	11.5 ft (3.5 m)	8.5 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	87.2 in (with R4 tires)
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	71.8 in (folded ROPS, top of steering wheel, R4 tires)
Height to Top of Cab Model	90 in	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,609 lb	1,830 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 agricultural, R4 industrial, R3 turf and VT (versa turf); VT same size as R4	R3 Turf; R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	25x8.50-14	24x8.50-14 4PR
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	36x14.00-15 4PR
R4 Industrial - Front	27x8.50-15	23x8.50-12 4PR
R4 Industrial - Rear	43x16.00-20	14-17.5 6PR

Quick Attach Loader System	LL3001, LL3002: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler	YL210: YANMAR quick attachment system
Loader Model	LL3002	YL210
Loader Lift Height	LL3002: 94.3 in	YL210: 79 in to pivot pin (58 in under level bucket)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	LL3002: 1,599 lb	YL210: 1,199 lb at pivot pin
Loader Breakout Force	LL3002: 2,962 lb	YL210: 2,090 lb at pivot pin

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year limited powertrain warranty; 2-year bumper-to-bumper warranty	Tractor (private individual usage): 24 months or 2,000 hours; Powertrain (engine and transmission core components): 10 years or 3,000 hours; Attachments: 1-year limited warranty

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LS Tractor MT226HEC vs Yanmar SA424: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the LS Tractor MT226HEC or the Yanmar SA424?

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 Yanmar SA424?

The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on pto hp at 19 hp hp, compared to 18.1 hp hp for the Yanmar SA424.

Which is heavier, the LS Tractor MT226HEC or the Yanmar SA424?

The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on weight at 3,609 lb lb, compared to 1,830 lb lb for the Yanmar SA424.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT226HEC or the Yanmar SA424?

The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on loader lift at 1,599 lb lb, compared to 1,199 lb lb for the Yanmar SA424.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT226HEC or the Yanmar SA424?

The LS Tractor MT226HEC leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,433 lb lb, compared to 1,209 lb lb for the Yanmar SA424.

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