Which has more horsepower, the LS Tractor MT242E or the Mahindra 1640 Shuttle?

The LS Tractor MT242E leads on engine hp at 42.5 hp hp, compared to 38.7 hp hp for the Mahindra 1640 Shuttle.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the LS Tractor MT242E or the Mahindra 1640 Shuttle?

The LS Tractor MT242E leads on pto hp at 35.4 hp hp, compared to 29.9 hp hp for the Mahindra 1640 Shuttle.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT242E or the Mahindra 1640 Shuttle?

The LS Tractor MT242E leads on loader lift at 2,506 lb lb, compared to 1,830 lb lb for the Mahindra 1640 Shuttle.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT242E or the Mahindra 1640 Shuttle?

The Mahindra 1640 Shuttle leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,720 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT242E.

LS Tractor MT242E vs Mahindra 1640 Shuttle

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 6 categories to 1. Machine pages: LS Tractor MT242E and Mahindra 1640 Shuttle.

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Category Verdict

Spec	LS Tractor MT242E	Mahindra 1640 Shuttle
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 42.5 hp	38.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 35.4 hp	29.9 hp
Weight (lb)	—	3,809 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,506 lb	1,830 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,433 lb	▲ 1,720 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 94.3 in	92 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 3,723 lbf	2,777 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 12.4 gpm	11.1 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	—	13.6 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

LS Tractor MT242EMahindra 1640 Shuttle

Engine HPhp

▲42.5 hp

38.7 hp

PTO HPhp

▲35.4 hp

29.9 hp

Weightlb

—

3,809 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲2,506 lb

1,830 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,433 lb

▲1,720 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	Mahindra1640 Shuttle


PTO Power	35.4 hp	29.9 hp
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	90 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry	Not Published
Engine Type	4-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, Diesel, NA, CRDI	Four-stroke, Naturally Aspirated, Direct Injection, Water-Cooled Diesel
Fuel System	CRDI	Direct Injection
Displacement	133.6 in³	166.7 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2400 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	YANMAR	Mahindra
Engine Power (Gross)	42.5 hp	38.7 hp @ 400 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	DOC / No DPF

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	3809 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year limited powertrain warranty; 2-year bumper-to-bumper warranty	7-Year Limited Powertrain Warranty

Pump Type	Gear pump	Not Published
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	3.4 gpm
Implement Flow	7.4 gpm	7.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	12.4 gpm	11.1 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open Center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	12.4 gpm	11.1 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1	1
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm @ 2376 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position Control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1808 lb	2646 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Available (option)	Optional; 2000 @ 2526 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	CAT I with Telescoping Stabilizers & Flex Links
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1433 lb	1720 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41X14.00-20	41X14-20
R3 Turf - Front	25X8.50-14	27X10.5-15
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Agriculture, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	43X16.00-20	43X16-20
R4 Industrial - Front	27X8.50-15	28X8.5-15
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2X24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	7X16

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	10.6 gal	7.7 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	94.3 in	92 in
Loader Breakout Force	3,723 lb	2777 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	LL3003: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler	433.2 gal: Front loader with skid-steer couplers for superfast hookups.
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,506 lb	1830 lb

Clutch	Dry Single	Dry-Single
No. of Speeds	F12 x R12	8F / 8R
Transmission Type	Synchro Shuttle	Constant mesh on gearshift and synchromesh on F-R shuttle
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	13.6 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)	Not Published

Brakes	Wet, Multi-disc	Wet 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	76.9 in
Overall Width	66 in	62.0 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	12.8 in
Height to Top of ROPS	95 in	91.5 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	11.8 ft (3.6 m)	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	125 in	127.8 in

LS Tractor MT242E vs Mahindra 1640 Shuttle: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the LS Tractor MT242E or the Mahindra 1640 Shuttle?: The LS Tractor MT242E leads on engine hp at 42.5 hp hp, compared to 38.7 hp hp for the Mahindra 1640 Shuttle.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the LS Tractor MT242E or the Mahindra 1640 Shuttle?: The LS Tractor MT242E leads on pto hp at 35.4 hp hp, compared to 29.9 hp hp for the Mahindra 1640 Shuttle.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT242E or the Mahindra 1640 Shuttle?: The LS Tractor MT242E leads on loader lift at 2,506 lb lb, compared to 1,830 lb lb for the Mahindra 1640 Shuttle.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT242E or the Mahindra 1640 Shuttle?: The Mahindra 1640 Shuttle leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,720 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT242E.