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 8 measurable specs, the LS Tractor MT242E leads 7 categories to 1. Machine pages: LS Tractor MT242E and Mahindra 1640 Shuttle.

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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)	▲ 3,250 lb	3,186 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,063 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)	n/a	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

▲3,250 lb

3,186 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲2,063 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


Engine Manufacturer	YANMAR	Mahindra
Engine Model	4TNV88C-MLST	CE-38
Engine Type	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, naturally aspirated, CRDI	Naturally aspirated, direct injection, liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	133.6 in³	166.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2400 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	42.5 hp	38.7 hp
PTO Power	35.4 hp	29.9 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry	Not Published
Fuel System	CRDI (common rail direct injection)	Direct injection
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	90 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Gear pump	Not Published
Implement Flow	7.4 gpm	7.7 gpm
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	3.4 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	12.4 gpm	11.1 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	12.4 gpm	11.1 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open Center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	None	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Remote valve 1st / 2nd (optional)	1

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

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	Standard (540 rpm)	540 rpm @ 2376 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Available (option)	Optional; 2000 rpm @ 2526 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	CAT I with Telescoping Stabilizers & Flex Links
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,808 lb	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,433 lb	1,720 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

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

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering
Brakes	Wet, multi-disc	Wet Disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Seat with contoured cushions, folding armrests, adjustable legroom and retractable seat belt
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Width	66 in	62 in
Wheelbase	74 in	76.9 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	12.8 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	11.8 ft (3.6 m)	9.2 ft (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	95 in	91.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length	125 in (frame to link)	127.8 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,250 lb	3,186 lb (total weight)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	3,809 lb (3,186 + 623, computed; 433.2 gal loader shipping weight)
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Agricultural, industrial, turf and VT; VT same size as industrial	R1 Agriculture, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	7 x 16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2 x 24
R3 Turf - Front	25x8.50-14	27 x 10.5-15
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	41 x 14-20
R4 Industrial - Front	27x8.50-15	28 x 8.5-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	43x16.00-20	43 x 16-20

Quick Attach Loader System	LL3003: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler	Front loader with skid-steer couplers for superfast hookups
Loader Model	LL3003, LL3004	1640L (64 in bucket)
Loader Lift Height	LL3003, LL3004: 94.3 in	Mahindra 1640L: 92 in; Measured as: maximum lift height
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	LL3003, LL3004: 2,063 lb (at pivot pin, maximum height)	Mahindra 1640L: 1,830 lb; Measured at: pivot pin, full height
Loader Breakout Force	LL3003, LL3004: 3,723 lb (at pivot pin)	Mahindra 1640L: 2,777 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	Two-year bumper to bumper; 6-year limited powertrain	7-year/3,000-hour, $0 deductible limited powertrain warranty

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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 is heavier, the LS Tractor MT242E or the Mahindra 1640 Shuttle?: The LS Tractor MT242E leads on weight at 3,250 lb lb, compared to 3,186 lb lb 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 2,063 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.

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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)	▲ 3,250 lb	3,186 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,063 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)	n/a	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

▲3,250 lb

3,186 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲2,063 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


Engine Manufacturer	YANMAR	Mahindra
Engine Model	4TNV88C-MLST	CE-38
Engine Type	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, naturally aspirated, CRDI	Naturally aspirated, direct injection, liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	133.6 in³	166.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2400 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	42.5 hp	38.7 hp
PTO Power	35.4 hp	29.9 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry	Not Published
Fuel System	CRDI (common rail direct injection)	Direct injection
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	90 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Gear pump	Not Published
Implement Flow	7.4 gpm	7.7 gpm
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	3.4 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	12.4 gpm	11.1 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	12.4 gpm	11.1 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open Center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	None	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Remote valve 1st / 2nd (optional)	1

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

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	Standard (540 rpm)	540 rpm @ 2376 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Available (option)	Optional; 2000 rpm @ 2526 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	CAT I with Telescoping Stabilizers & Flex Links
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,808 lb	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,433 lb	1,720 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

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

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering
Brakes	Wet, multi-disc	Wet Disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Seat with contoured cushions, folding armrests, adjustable legroom and retractable seat belt
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Width	66 in	62 in
Wheelbase	74 in	76.9 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	12.8 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	11.8 ft (3.6 m)	9.2 ft (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	95 in	91.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length	125 in (frame to link)	127.8 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,250 lb	3,186 lb (total weight)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	3,809 lb (3,186 + 623, computed; 433.2 gal loader shipping weight)
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Agricultural, industrial, turf and VT; VT same size as industrial	R1 Agriculture, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	7 x 16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2 x 24
R3 Turf - Front	25x8.50-14	27 x 10.5-15
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	41 x 14-20
R4 Industrial - Front	27x8.50-15	28 x 8.5-15
R4 Industrial - Rear	43x16.00-20	43 x 16-20

Quick Attach Loader System	LL3003: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler	Front loader with skid-steer couplers for superfast hookups
Loader Model	LL3003, LL3004	1640L (64 in bucket)
Loader Lift Height	LL3003, LL3004: 94.3 in	Mahindra 1640L: 92 in; Measured as: maximum lift height
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	LL3003, LL3004: 2,063 lb (at pivot pin, maximum height)	Mahindra 1640L: 1,830 lb; Measured at: pivot pin, full height
Loader Breakout Force	LL3003, LL3004: 3,723 lb (at pivot pin)	Mahindra 1640L: 2,777 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	Two-year bumper to bumper; 6-year limited powertrain	7-year/3,000-hour, $0 deductible limited powertrain warranty

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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 is heavier, the LS Tractor MT242E or the Mahindra 1640 Shuttle?

The LS Tractor MT242E leads on weight at 3,250 lb lb, compared to 3,186 lb lb 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 2,063 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.

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