Which has more horsepower, the LS Tractor MT242E or the LS Tractor MT242HC?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 42.5 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the LS Tractor MT242E or the LS Tractor MT242HC?

The LS Tractor MT242E leads on pto hp at 35.4 hp hp, compared to 34.8 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT242HC.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT242E or the LS Tractor MT242HC?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 2,506 lb lb for loader lift.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT242E or the LS Tractor MT242HC?

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

LS Tractor MT242E vs LS Tractor MT242HC

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 7 measurable specs, the LS Tractor MT242E leads 2 categories to 0 (5 tied). Machine pages: LS Tractor MT242E and LS Tractor MT242HC.

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Category Verdict

Spec	LS Tractor MT242E	LS Tractor MT242HC
Engine HP (hp)	42.5 hp	42.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 35.4 hp	34.8 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	2,506 lb	2,506 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)	3,723 lbf	3,723 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 12.4 gpm	11.7 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

LS Tractor MT242ELS Tractor MT242HC

Engine HPhp

▲42.5 hp

PTO HPhp

▲35.4 hp

34.8 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

▲2,506 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 TractorMT242E	LS TractorMT242HC


PTO Power	35.4 hp	34.8 hp
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	55 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry	Dry
Engine Type	4-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, Diesel, NA, CRDI	4-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, Diesel, NA, CRDI
Fuel System	CRDI	CRDI
Displacement	133.6 in³	133.6 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	YANMAR	YANMAR
Engine Power (Gross)	42.5 hp	42.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year limited powertrain warranty; 2-year bumper-to-bumper warranty	6-year limited powertrain warranty; 2-year bumper-to-bumper warranty

Pump Type	Gear pump	Gear pump
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	5.0 gpm
Implement Flow	7.4 gpm	6.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	12.4 gpm	11.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	12.4 gpm	11.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	1

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1808 lb	1808 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Available (option)	Available (option)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1433 lb	1433 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41X14.00-20	41X14.00-20
R3 Turf - Front	25X8.50-14	25X8.50-14
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	43X16.00-20	43X16.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	27X8.50-15	27X8.50-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	7-14

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	10.6 gal	12.4 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	94.3 in	94.3 in
Loader Breakout Force	3,723 lb	3,723 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	LL3003: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler	LL3003: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,506 lb	2,506 lb

Clutch	Dry Single	Not Applicable
No. of Speeds	F12 x R12	3 ranges
Transmission Type	Synchro Shuttle	Hydrostatic Drive
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)

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

Wheelbase	74 in	74 in
Overall Width	66 in	66 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	95 in	Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	90 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Applicable
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	11.8 ft (3.6 m)	11.8 ft (3.6 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	125 in	125 in

LS Tractor MT242E vs LS Tractor MT242HC: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the LS Tractor MT242E or the LS Tractor MT242HC?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 42.5 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the LS Tractor MT242E or the LS Tractor MT242HC?: The LS Tractor MT242E leads on pto hp at 35.4 hp hp, compared to 34.8 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT242HC.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT242E or the LS Tractor MT242HC?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 2,506 lb lb for loader lift.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT242E or the LS Tractor MT242HC?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,433 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).