LS Tractor MT242H vs Mahindra 4530

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 Mahindra 4530 leads 5 categories to 2 (1 tied). Machine pages: LS Tractor MT242H and Mahindra 4530.

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Category Verdict

Spec	LS Tractor MT242H	Mahindra 4530
Engine HP (hp)	42.5 hp	42.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 34.8 hp	34 hp
Weight (lb)	3,338 lb	▲ 5,720 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,063 lb	▲ 2,745 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,433 lb	▲ 3,968 lb
Lift Height (in)	94.3 in	▲ 116.4 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,723 lbf	▲ 4,076 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 11.7 gpm	11 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

LS Tractor MT242HMahindra 4530

Engine HPhp

▲42.5 hp

PTO HPhp

▲34.8 hp

34 hp

Weightlb

3,338 lb

▲5,720 lb

Loader Liftlb

2,063 lb

▲2,745 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,433 lb

▲3,968 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	Mahindra4530


Engine Manufacturer	YANMAR	Mahindra
Engine Model	4TNV88C-MLST	NE342
Engine Type	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, naturally aspirated, CRDI	Four stroke, direct injection, water-cooled, diesel
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Displacement	133.6 in³	146 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2100 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	42.5 hp	42.5 hp
PTO Power	34.8 hp	34 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Dry	Not Published
Fuel System	CRDI (common rail direct injection)	Direct injection
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	36 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Gear pump	Not Published
Implement Flow	6.7 gpm	11 gpm
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	4.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.7 gpm	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	11.7 gpm	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open centre, full-live hydraulic with position and draft controls
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1 pair	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Optional (1)

Fuel Tank Capacity	10.6 gal	Not Published
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 @ 2100 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Available (option)	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category 1 & 2 with telescopic check chains
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,808 lb	3968 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1433 lb	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position and draft control

Transmission Type	HST	Forward-reverse synchro-shuttle with full synchromesh gearshift
No. of Speeds	3 ranges	8F/8R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Dual with cerametallic lining
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)	Not Published

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power
Brakes	Wet, multi-disc	Dry 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 Length with 3-Point Hitch	125 in	133.9 in
Overall Width	66 in	73 in
Wheelbase	74 in	Not Published
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	11.8 ft (3.6 m)	10.9 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	95 in	Not Published
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	5720 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	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	9.5x20
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	13.6x28
R3 Turf - Front	25x8.50-14	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	27x8.50-15	10.5/80x18
R4 Industrial - Rear	43x16.00-20	16.9Lx24

Quick Attach Loader System	LL3003: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler	Not Published
Loader Model	LL3003, LL3004	ML445 (named by Mahindra literature; a US listing calls the same loader the ML245)
Loader Lift Height	LL3003, LL3004: 94.3 in	ML445: 116.4 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	LL3003, LL3004: 2,063 lb	ML445: 2745 lb
Loader Breakout Force	LL3003, LL3004: 3,723 lb	ML445: 4076 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year limited powertrain warranty; 2-year bumper-to-bumper warranty	Not Published

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LS Tractor MT242H vs Mahindra 4530: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the LS Tractor MT242H or the Mahindra 4530?: 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 Mahindra 4530?: The LS Tractor MT242H leads on pto hp at 34.8 hp hp, compared to 34 hp hp for the Mahindra 4530.
Which is heavier, the LS Tractor MT242H or the Mahindra 4530?: The Mahindra 4530 leads on weight at 5,720 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 Mahindra 4530?: The Mahindra 4530 leads on loader lift at 2,745 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 Mahindra 4530?: The Mahindra 4530 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,968 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT242H.

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Category Verdict

Spec	LS Tractor MT242H	Mahindra 4530
Engine HP (hp)	42.5 hp	42.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 34.8 hp	34 hp
Weight (lb)	3,338 lb	▲ 5,720 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,063 lb	▲ 2,745 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,433 lb	▲ 3,968 lb
Lift Height (in)	94.3 in	▲ 116.4 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,723 lbf	▲ 4,076 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 11.7 gpm	11 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

LS Tractor MT242HMahindra 4530

Engine HPhp

▲42.5 hp

PTO HPhp

▲34.8 hp

34 hp

Weightlb

3,338 lb

▲5,720 lb

Loader Liftlb

2,063 lb

▲2,745 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,433 lb

▲3,968 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	Mahindra4530


Engine Manufacturer	YANMAR	Mahindra
Engine Model	4TNV88C-MLST	NE342
Engine Type	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, naturally aspirated, CRDI	Four stroke, direct injection, water-cooled, diesel
No. of Cylinders	4	3
Displacement	133.6 in³	146 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2100 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	42.5 hp	42.5 hp
PTO Power	34.8 hp	34 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Dry	Not Published
Fuel System	CRDI (common rail direct injection)	Direct injection
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	36 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Gear pump	Not Published
Implement Flow	6.7 gpm	11 gpm
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	4.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.7 gpm	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	11.7 gpm	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open centre, full-live hydraulic with position and draft controls
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1 pair	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Optional (1)

Fuel Tank Capacity	10.6 gal	Not Published
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 @ 2100 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Available (option)	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category 1 & 2 with telescopic check chains
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,808 lb	3968 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1433 lb	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position control	Position and draft control

Transmission Type	HST	Forward-reverse synchro-shuttle with full synchromesh gearshift
No. of Speeds	3 ranges	8F/8R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Dual with cerametallic lining
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)	Not Published

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power
Brakes	Wet, multi-disc	Dry 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 Length with 3-Point Hitch	125 in	133.9 in
Overall Width	66 in	73 in
Wheelbase	74 in	Not Published
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	11.8 ft (3.6 m)	10.9 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	95 in	Not Published
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	5720 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	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-14	9.5x20
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	13.6x28
R3 Turf - Front	25x8.50-14	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	27x8.50-15	10.5/80x18
R4 Industrial - Rear	43x16.00-20	16.9Lx24

Quick Attach Loader System	LL3003: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler	Not Published
Loader Model	LL3003, LL3004	ML445 (named by Mahindra literature; a US listing calls the same loader the ML245)
Loader Lift Height	LL3003, LL3004: 94.3 in	ML445: 116.4 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	LL3003, LL3004: 2,063 lb	ML445: 2745 lb
Loader Breakout Force	LL3003, LL3004: 3,723 lb	ML445: 4076 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year limited powertrain warranty; 2-year bumper-to-bumper warranty	Not Published

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LS Tractor MT242H vs Mahindra 4530: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the LS Tractor MT242H or the Mahindra 4530?

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 Mahindra 4530?

The LS Tractor MT242H leads on pto hp at 34.8 hp hp, compared to 34 hp hp for the Mahindra 4530.

Which is heavier, the LS Tractor MT242H or the Mahindra 4530?

The Mahindra 4530 leads on weight at 5,720 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 Mahindra 4530?

The Mahindra 4530 leads on loader lift at 2,745 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 Mahindra 4530?

The Mahindra 4530 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,968 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT242H.

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