LS Tractor MT242H vs LS Tractor MT342

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 MT342 leads 7 categories to 1. Machine pages: LS Tractor MT242H and LS Tractor MT342.

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Category Verdict

Spec	LS Tractor MT242H	LS Tractor MT342
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 42.5 hp	42 hp
PTO HP (hp)	34.8 hp	▲ 35.7 hp
Weight (lb)	3,338 lb	▲ 3,869 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,063 lb	▲ 2,998 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,433 lb	▲ 2,469 lb
Lift Height (in)	94.3 in	▲ 104.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,723 lbf	▲ 4,295 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	11.7 gpm	▲ 12.3 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

LS Tractor MT242HLS Tractor MT342

Engine HPhp

▲42.5 hp

42 hp

PTO HPhp

34.8 hp

▲35.7 hp

Weightlb

3,338 lb

▲3,869 lb

Loader Liftlb

2,063 lb

2,680 lb

▲2,998 lb

LL4106LL4001

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,433 lb

▲2,469 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 TractorMT342


Engine Manufacturer	YANMAR	LS Mtron
Engine Model	4TNV88C-MLST	L3C19-T
Engine Type	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, naturally aspirated, CRDI	3 Cylinder, Liquid-cooled, Diesel, TC, CRDI
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Displacement	133.6 in³	114.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	42.5 hp	42 hp
PTO Power	34.8 hp	35.7 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry	Dry
Fuel System	CRDI (common rail direct injection)	Common rail direct injection (CRDI)
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	70 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Gear pump	Not Published
Implement Flow	6.7 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	4.1 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.7 gpm	12.3 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	11.7 gpm	12.3 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1 pair	2 Pair (1 Detent, 1 STD)
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	10.6 gal	10.6 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	6.2 qt
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
Mid-PTO Availability	Available (option)	Optional (2,000 rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,808 lb	2,755 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1433 lb	2,469 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position & Draft

Transmission Type	HST	Synchro shuttle
No. of Speeds	3 ranges	F16 x R16
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	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)	Mechanical rear differential lock

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	Mechanical front-wheel drive (4WD)
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	125 in	133 in
Overall Width	66 in	62.5 in
Wheelbase	74 in	73.2 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	11.8 ft (3.6 m)	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

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,338 lb	3,869 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	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	9.5-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	13.6-24
R3 Turf - Front	25x8.50-14	28x8.5-15
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	41x14-20
R4 Industrial - Front	27x8.50-15	12-16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	43x16.00-20	17.5L-24

Quick Attach Loader System	LL3003: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler	LL4106, LL4001: 2 lever skid steer coupler (universal skid steer attachments)
Loader Model	LL3003, LL3004	LL4106; LL4001
Loader Lift Height	LL3003, LL3004: 94.3 in	LL4106: 94.4 in; LL4001: 104.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	LL3003, LL3004: 2,063 lb	LL4106: 2,680 lb; LL4001: 2,998 lb
Loader Breakout Force	LL3003, LL3004: 3,723 lb	LL4106: 4,063 lb; LL4001: 4,295 lb

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

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LS Tractor MT242H vs LS Tractor MT342: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the LS Tractor MT242H or the LS Tractor MT342?: The LS Tractor MT242H leads on engine hp at 42.5 hp hp, compared to 42 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT342.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the LS Tractor MT242H or the LS Tractor MT342?: The LS Tractor MT342 leads on pto hp at 35.7 hp hp, compared to 34.8 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT242H.
Which is heavier, the LS Tractor MT242H or the LS Tractor MT342?: The LS Tractor MT342 leads on weight at 3,869 lb lb, compared to 3,338 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT242H.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT242H or the LS Tractor MT342?: The LS Tractor MT342 leads on loader lift at 2,998 lb lb, compared to 2,063 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT242H.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT242H or the LS Tractor MT342?: The LS Tractor MT342 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,469 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT242H.

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Category Verdict

Spec	LS Tractor MT242H	LS Tractor MT342
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 42.5 hp	42 hp
PTO HP (hp)	34.8 hp	▲ 35.7 hp
Weight (lb)	3,338 lb	▲ 3,869 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,063 lb	▲ 2,998 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,433 lb	▲ 2,469 lb
Lift Height (in)	94.3 in	▲ 104.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,723 lbf	▲ 4,295 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	11.7 gpm	▲ 12.3 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

LS Tractor MT242HLS Tractor MT342

Engine HPhp

▲42.5 hp

42 hp

PTO HPhp

34.8 hp

▲35.7 hp

Weightlb

3,338 lb

▲3,869 lb

Loader Liftlb

2,063 lb

2,680 lb

▲2,998 lb

LL4106LL4001

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,433 lb

▲2,469 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 TractorMT342


Engine Manufacturer	YANMAR	LS Mtron
Engine Model	4TNV88C-MLST	L3C19-T
Engine Type	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, naturally aspirated, CRDI	3 Cylinder, Liquid-cooled, Diesel, TC, CRDI
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Displacement	133.6 in³	114.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	42.5 hp	42 hp
PTO Power	34.8 hp	35.7 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry	Dry
Fuel System	CRDI (common rail direct injection)	Common rail direct injection (CRDI)
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	70 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Gear pump	Not Published
Implement Flow	6.7 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	4.1 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.7 gpm	12.3 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	11.7 gpm	12.3 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1 pair	2 Pair (1 Detent, 1 STD)
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	10.6 gal	10.6 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	6.2 qt
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
Mid-PTO Availability	Available (option)	Optional (2,000 rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,808 lb	2,755 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1433 lb	2,469 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position & Draft

Transmission Type	HST	Synchro shuttle
No. of Speeds	3 ranges	F16 x R16
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	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)	Mechanical rear differential lock

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	Mechanical front-wheel drive (4WD)
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	125 in	133 in
Overall Width	66 in	62.5 in
Wheelbase	74 in	73.2 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	11.8 ft (3.6 m)	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

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,338 lb	3,869 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	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	9.5-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	13.6-24
R3 Turf - Front	25x8.50-14	28x8.5-15
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	41x14-20
R4 Industrial - Front	27x8.50-15	12-16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	43x16.00-20	17.5L-24

Quick Attach Loader System	LL3003: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler	LL4106, LL4001: 2 lever skid steer coupler (universal skid steer attachments)
Loader Model	LL3003, LL3004	LL4106; LL4001
Loader Lift Height	LL3003, LL3004: 94.3 in	LL4106: 94.4 in; LL4001: 104.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	LL3003, LL3004: 2,063 lb	LL4106: 2,680 lb; LL4001: 2,998 lb
Loader Breakout Force	LL3003, LL3004: 3,723 lb	LL4106: 4,063 lb; LL4001: 4,295 lb

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

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LS Tractor MT242H vs LS Tractor MT342: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the LS Tractor MT242H or the LS Tractor MT342?

The LS Tractor MT242H leads on engine hp at 42.5 hp hp, compared to 42 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT342.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the LS Tractor MT242H or the LS Tractor MT342?

The LS Tractor MT342 leads on pto hp at 35.7 hp hp, compared to 34.8 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT242H.

Which is heavier, the LS Tractor MT242H or the LS Tractor MT342?

The LS Tractor MT342 leads on weight at 3,869 lb lb, compared to 3,338 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT242H.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT242H or the LS Tractor MT342?

The LS Tractor MT342 leads on loader lift at 2,998 lb lb, compared to 2,063 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT242H.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT242H or the LS Tractor MT342?

The LS Tractor MT342 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,469 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT242H.

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