LS Tractor MT242HC vs Mahindra 5545

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 5545 leads 7 categories to 1. Machine pages: LS Tractor MT242HC and Mahindra 5545.

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Category Verdict

Spec	LS Tractor MT242HC	Mahindra 5545
Engine HP (hp)	42.5 hp	▲ 43 hp
PTO HP (hp)	34.8 hp	▲ 34.9 hp
Weight (lb)	3,805 lb	▲ 5,567 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,063 lb	▲ 2,950 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,433 lb	▲ 3,969 lb
Lift Height (in)	94.3 in	▲ 120 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,723 lbf	▲ 4,950 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 11.7 gpm	10.9 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

LS Tractor MT242HCMahindra 5545

Engine HPhp

42.5 hp

▲43 hp

PTO HPhp

34.8 hp

▲34.9 hp

Weightlb

3,805 lb

▲5,567 lb

Loader Liftlb

2,063 lb

▲2,950 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,433 lb

▲3,969 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 TractorMT242HC	Mahindra5545


Engine Manufacturer	YANMAR	Mahindra
Engine Model	4TNV88C-MLST	Not Published
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	161.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2300 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	42.5 hp	43 hp
PTO Power	34.8 hp	34.9 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Dry	Not Published
Fuel System	CRDI (common rail direct injection)	Not Published
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	45 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Gear pump	Not Published
Implement Flow	6.7 gpm	10.9 gpm
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	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 center, full-live hydraulic with position and draft controls
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1 pair	1
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	1 (optional)

Fuel Tank Capacity	11.4 gal	12 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 @ 2058 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Available (option)	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category 1 and 2 with telescopic stabilizers
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,808 lb	3969 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 synchro speeds and constant mesh range
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 dry 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	134 in
Overall Width	66 in	72.5 in
Wheelbase	74 in	Not Published
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	11.8 ft (3.6 m)	10.8 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	93.3 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	90 in	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,805 lb	5567 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	16.9x24

Quick Attach Loader System	LL3003: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler	Not Published
Loader Model	LL3003, LL3004	5545L
Loader Lift Height	LL3003, LL3004: 94.3 in	5545L: 120 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	LL3003, LL3004: 2,063 lb	5545L: 2950 lb
Loader Breakout Force	LL3003, LL3004: 3,723 lb	5545L: 4950 lb

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

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LS Tractor MT242HC vs Mahindra 5545: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the LS Tractor MT242HC or the Mahindra 5545?: The Mahindra 5545 leads on engine hp at 43 hp hp, compared to 42.5 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT242HC.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the LS Tractor MT242HC or the Mahindra 5545?: The Mahindra 5545 leads on pto hp at 34.9 hp hp, compared to 34.8 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT242HC.
Which is heavier, the LS Tractor MT242HC or the Mahindra 5545?: The Mahindra 5545 leads on weight at 5,567 lb lb, compared to 3,805 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT242HC.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT242HC or the Mahindra 5545?: The Mahindra 5545 leads on loader lift at 2,950 lb lb, compared to 2,063 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT242HC.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT242HC or the Mahindra 5545?: The Mahindra 5545 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,969 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT242HC.

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Category Verdict

Spec	LS Tractor MT242HC	Mahindra 5545
Engine HP (hp)	42.5 hp	▲ 43 hp
PTO HP (hp)	34.8 hp	▲ 34.9 hp
Weight (lb)	3,805 lb	▲ 5,567 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,063 lb	▲ 2,950 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,433 lb	▲ 3,969 lb
Lift Height (in)	94.3 in	▲ 120 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,723 lbf	▲ 4,950 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 11.7 gpm	10.9 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

LS Tractor MT242HCMahindra 5545

Engine HPhp

42.5 hp

▲43 hp

PTO HPhp

34.8 hp

▲34.9 hp

Weightlb

3,805 lb

▲5,567 lb

Loader Liftlb

2,063 lb

▲2,950 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,433 lb

▲3,969 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 TractorMT242HC	Mahindra5545


Engine Manufacturer	YANMAR	Mahindra
Engine Model	4TNV88C-MLST	Not Published
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	161.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2300 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	42.5 hp	43 hp
PTO Power	34.8 hp	34.9 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Dry	Not Published
Fuel System	CRDI (common rail direct injection)	Not Published
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	45 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Gear pump	Not Published
Implement Flow	6.7 gpm	10.9 gpm
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	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 center, full-live hydraulic with position and draft controls
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1 pair	1
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	1 (optional)

Fuel Tank Capacity	11.4 gal	12 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 @ 2058 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Available (option)	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category 1 and 2 with telescopic stabilizers
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,808 lb	3969 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 synchro speeds and constant mesh range
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 dry 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	134 in
Overall Width	66 in	72.5 in
Wheelbase	74 in	Not Published
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	11.8 ft (3.6 m)	10.8 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	93.3 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	90 in	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,805 lb	5567 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	16.9x24

Quick Attach Loader System	LL3003: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler	Not Published
Loader Model	LL3003, LL3004	5545L
Loader Lift Height	LL3003, LL3004: 94.3 in	5545L: 120 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	LL3003, LL3004: 2,063 lb	5545L: 2950 lb
Loader Breakout Force	LL3003, LL3004: 3,723 lb	5545L: 4950 lb

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

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LS Tractor MT242HC vs Mahindra 5545: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the LS Tractor MT242HC or the Mahindra 5545?

The Mahindra 5545 leads on engine hp at 43 hp hp, compared to 42.5 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT242HC.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the LS Tractor MT242HC or the Mahindra 5545?

The Mahindra 5545 leads on pto hp at 34.9 hp hp, compared to 34.8 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT242HC.

Which is heavier, the LS Tractor MT242HC or the Mahindra 5545?

The Mahindra 5545 leads on weight at 5,567 lb lb, compared to 3,805 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT242HC.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT242HC or the Mahindra 5545?

The Mahindra 5545 leads on loader lift at 2,950 lb lb, compared to 2,063 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT242HC.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT242HC or the Mahindra 5545?

The Mahindra 5545 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,969 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT242HC.

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