LS Tractor MT242H vs LS Tractor MT242HE

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 MT242H leads 1 categories to 0 (7 tied). Machine pages: LS Tractor MT242H and LS Tractor MT242HE.

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Category Verdict

Spec	LS Tractor MT242H	LS Tractor MT242HE
Engine HP (hp)	42.5 hp	42.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	34.8 hp	34.8 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 3,338 lb	3,294 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,063 lb	2,063 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)	11.7 gpm	11.7 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

LS Tractor MT242HLS Tractor MT242HE

Engine HPhp

▲42.5 hp

PTO HPhp

▲34.8 hp

Weightlb

▲3,338 lb

3,294 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲2,063 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 TractorMT242H	LS TractorMT242HE


Engine Manufacturer	YANMAR	YANMAR
Engine Model	4TNV88C-MLST	4TNV88C-MLST
Engine Type	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, naturally aspirated, CRDI	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, naturally aspirated, CRDI
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	133.6 in³	133.6 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	42.5 hp	42.5 hp
PTO Power	34.8 hp	34.8 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel System	CRDI (common rail direct injection)	CRDI (common rail direct injection)
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	55 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	6.7 gpm	6.7 gpm
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	5.0 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.7 gpm	11.7 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	11.7 gpm	11.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1 pair	None
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Remote valve 1st / 2nd (option)

Fuel Tank Capacity	10.6 gal	10.6 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)	Standard (540 rpm)
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,808 lb	1,808 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,433 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	HST	HST
No. of Speeds	3 ranges	3 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Not Published

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet, multi-disc	Wet, multi-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	66 in
Wheelbase	74 in	74 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	95 in	95 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)	125 in (frame to link)

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,338 lb	3,294 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

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

Quick Attach Loader System	LL3003: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler	LL3003
Loader Model	LL3003, LL3004	LL3003
Loader Lift Height	LL3003, LL3004: 94.3 in	LL3003: 94.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	LL3003, LL3004: 2,063 lb (at pivot pin, maximum height)	LL3003: 2,063 lb (at bucket pivot pin, max height)
Loader Breakout Force	LL3003, LL3004: 3,723 lb (at pivot pin)	LL3003: 3,723 lb (at pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year limited powertrain warranty	6-year limited powertrain warranty

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LS Tractor MT242H vs LS Tractor MT242HE: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the LS Tractor MT242H or the LS Tractor MT242HE?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 42.5 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the LS Tractor MT242H or the LS Tractor MT242HE?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 34.8 hp hp for pto hp.
Which is heavier, the LS Tractor MT242H or the LS Tractor MT242HE?: The LS Tractor MT242H leads on weight at 3,338 lb lb, compared to 3,294 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT242HE.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT242H or the LS Tractor MT242HE?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 2,063 lb lb for loader lift.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT242H or the LS Tractor MT242HE?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,433 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).

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Category Verdict

Spec	LS Tractor MT242H	LS Tractor MT242HE
Engine HP (hp)	42.5 hp	42.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	34.8 hp	34.8 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 3,338 lb	3,294 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,063 lb	2,063 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)	11.7 gpm	11.7 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

LS Tractor MT242HLS Tractor MT242HE

Engine HPhp

▲42.5 hp

PTO HPhp

▲34.8 hp

Weightlb

▲3,338 lb

3,294 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲2,063 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 TractorMT242H	LS TractorMT242HE


Engine Manufacturer	YANMAR	YANMAR
Engine Model	4TNV88C-MLST	4TNV88C-MLST
Engine Type	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, naturally aspirated, CRDI	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, naturally aspirated, CRDI
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	133.6 in³	133.6 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	42.5 hp	42.5 hp
PTO Power	34.8 hp	34.8 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel System	CRDI (common rail direct injection)	CRDI (common rail direct injection)
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	55 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	6.7 gpm	6.7 gpm
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	5.0 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.7 gpm	11.7 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	11.7 gpm	11.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1 pair	None
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Remote valve 1st / 2nd (option)

Fuel Tank Capacity	10.6 gal	10.6 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)	Standard (540 rpm)
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,808 lb	1,808 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,433 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position control

Transmission Type	HST	HST
No. of Speeds	3 ranges	3 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Not Published

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet, multi-disc	Wet, multi-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	66 in
Wheelbase	74 in	74 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	95 in	95 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)	125 in (frame to link)

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,338 lb	3,294 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

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

Quick Attach Loader System	LL3003: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler	LL3003
Loader Model	LL3003, LL3004	LL3003
Loader Lift Height	LL3003, LL3004: 94.3 in	LL3003: 94.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	LL3003, LL3004: 2,063 lb (at pivot pin, maximum height)	LL3003: 2,063 lb (at bucket pivot pin, max height)
Loader Breakout Force	LL3003, LL3004: 3,723 lb (at pivot pin)	LL3003: 3,723 lb (at pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year limited powertrain warranty	6-year limited powertrain warranty

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LS Tractor MT242H vs LS Tractor MT242HE: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the LS Tractor MT242H or the LS Tractor MT242HE?

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

Which has more PTO horsepower, the LS Tractor MT242H or the LS Tractor MT242HE?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 34.8 hp hp for pto hp.

Which is heavier, the LS Tractor MT242H or the LS Tractor MT242HE?

The LS Tractor MT242H leads on weight at 3,338 lb lb, compared to 3,294 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT242HE.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT242H or the LS Tractor MT242HE?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 2,063 lb lb for loader lift.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT242H or the LS Tractor MT242HE?

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

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