LS Tractor MT242HEC vs LS Tractor XR4145

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 XR4145 leads 8 categories to 0. Machine pages: LS Tractor MT242HEC and LS Tractor XR4145.

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Category Verdict

Spec	LS Tractor MT242HEC	LS Tractor XR4145
Engine HP (hp)	42.5 hp	▲ 45 hp
PTO HP (hp)	34.8 hp	▲ 38.7 hp
Weight (lb)	3,761 lb	▲ 4,446 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,063 lb	▲ 2,713 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,433 lb	▲ 2,469 lb
Lift Height (in)	94.3 in	▲ 96.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,723 lbf	▲ 3,802 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	11.7 gpm	▲ 13.7 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

LS Tractor MT242HECLS Tractor XR4145

Engine HPhp

42.5 hp

▲45 hp

PTO HPhp

34.8 hp

▲38.7 hp

36 hp

gearHST

Weightlb

3,761 lb

3,869 lb

3,935 lb

4,380 lb

▲4,446 lb

XR4145 (gear, ROPS)XR4145H (HST, ROPS)XR4145C (gear, cab)XR4145HC (HST, cab)

Loader Liftlb

2,063 lb

▲2,713 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,433 lb

▲2,469 lb

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Spec	LS TractorMT242HEC	LS TractorXR4145


Engine Manufacturer	YANMAR	LS
Engine Model	4TNV88C-MLST	L3C19-T
Engine Type	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, naturally aspirated, CRDI	3-cylinder in-line vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle turbo diesel, 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	45 hp
PTO Power	34.8 hp	XR4145, XR4145C (gear): 38.7 hp; XR4145H, XR4145HC (HST): 36 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry	Dry
Fuel System	CRDI (common rail direct injection)	CRDI (common rail direct injection)
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	70 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Gear pump	Gear pump, engine driven
Implement Flow	6.7 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	XR4145, XR4145C (gear): 4.1 gpm; XR4145H, XR4145HC (HST): 5.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.7 gpm	XR4145, XR4145C (gear): 12.3 gpm; XR4145H, XR4145HC (HST): 13.7 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	11.7 gpm	XR4145, XR4145C (gear): 12.3 gpm; XR4145H, XR4145HC (HST): 13.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1 pair	2 pairs
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	1 or 3 optional (2 or 6 quick couplers)

Fuel Tank Capacity	11.4 gal	XR4145, XR4145H (ROPS): 10.6 gal; XR4145C, XR4145HC (cab): 12.4 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	2.3 gal
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	1.6 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	11.4 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	2.1 gal

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	Standard (540 rpm)	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Available (option)	Optional, 2000 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 and draft control

Transmission Type	HST	XR4145, XR4145C (gear): Synchro shuttle; XR4145H, XR4145HC (HST): HST
No. of Speeds	3 ranges	XR4145, XR4145C (gear): F16 x R16; XR4145H, XR4145HC (HST): 3 ranges (HST)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Mechanical: dry single clutch; HST: not applicable
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)

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 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)	9.5 ft (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	93 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	90 in	92 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,761 lb	XR4145 (gear, ROPS): 3,869 lb; XR4145H (HST, ROPS): 3,935 lb; XR4145C (gear, cab): 4,380 lb; XR4145HC (HST, cab): 4,446 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	Ag, industrial or turf tires at no additional cost
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	LL4104: quick attach, skid steer compatible
Loader Model	LL3003	LL4104
Loader Lift Height	LL3003: 94.3 in	LL4104: 96.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	LL3003: 2,063 lb	LL4104: 2,713 lb
Loader Breakout Force	LL3003: 3,723 lb	LL4104: 3,802 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year limited powertrain warranty; 2-year bumper-to-bumper warranty	5-year limited warranty

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LS Tractor MT242HEC vs LS Tractor XR4145: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the LS Tractor MT242HEC or the LS Tractor XR4145?: The LS Tractor XR4145 leads on engine hp at 45 hp hp, compared to 42.5 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT242HEC.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the LS Tractor MT242HEC or the LS Tractor XR4145?: The LS Tractor XR4145 leads on pto hp at 38.7 hp hp, compared to 34.8 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT242HEC.
Which is heavier, the LS Tractor MT242HEC or the LS Tractor XR4145?: The LS Tractor XR4145 leads on weight at 4,446 lb lb, compared to 3,761 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT242HEC.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT242HEC or the LS Tractor XR4145?: The LS Tractor XR4145 leads on loader lift at 2,713 lb lb, compared to 2,063 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT242HEC.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT242HEC or the LS Tractor XR4145?: The LS Tractor XR4145 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,469 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT242HEC.

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Category Verdict

Spec	LS Tractor MT242HEC	LS Tractor XR4145
Engine HP (hp)	42.5 hp	▲ 45 hp
PTO HP (hp)	34.8 hp	▲ 38.7 hp
Weight (lb)	3,761 lb	▲ 4,446 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,063 lb	▲ 2,713 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,433 lb	▲ 2,469 lb
Lift Height (in)	94.3 in	▲ 96.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,723 lbf	▲ 3,802 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	11.7 gpm	▲ 13.7 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

LS Tractor MT242HECLS Tractor XR4145

Engine HPhp

42.5 hp

▲45 hp

PTO HPhp

34.8 hp

▲38.7 hp

36 hp

gearHST

Weightlb

3,761 lb

3,869 lb

3,935 lb

4,380 lb

▲4,446 lb

XR4145 (gear, ROPS)XR4145H (HST, ROPS)XR4145C (gear, cab)XR4145HC (HST, cab)

Loader Liftlb

2,063 lb

▲2,713 lb

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 TractorMT242HEC	LS TractorXR4145


Engine Manufacturer	YANMAR	LS
Engine Model	4TNV88C-MLST	L3C19-T
Engine Type	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, naturally aspirated, CRDI	3-cylinder in-line vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle turbo diesel, 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	45 hp
PTO Power	34.8 hp	XR4145, XR4145C (gear): 38.7 hp; XR4145H, XR4145HC (HST): 36 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry	Dry
Fuel System	CRDI (common rail direct injection)	CRDI (common rail direct injection)
Alternator	55 A, 12 V	70 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Gear pump	Gear pump, engine driven
Implement Flow	6.7 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	5.0 gpm	XR4145, XR4145C (gear): 4.1 gpm; XR4145H, XR4145HC (HST): 5.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.7 gpm	XR4145, XR4145C (gear): 12.3 gpm; XR4145H, XR4145HC (HST): 13.7 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	11.7 gpm	XR4145, XR4145C (gear): 12.3 gpm; XR4145H, XR4145HC (HST): 13.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1 pair	2 pairs
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	1 or 3 optional (2 or 6 quick couplers)

Fuel Tank Capacity	11.4 gal	XR4145, XR4145H (ROPS): 10.6 gal; XR4145C, XR4145HC (cab): 12.4 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	2.3 gal
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	1.6 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	11.4 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	2.1 gal

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	Standard (540 rpm)	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Available (option)	Optional, 2000 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 and draft control

Transmission Type	HST	XR4145, XR4145C (gear): Synchro shuttle; XR4145H, XR4145HC (HST): HST
No. of Speeds	3 ranges	XR4145, XR4145C (gear): F16 x R16; XR4145H, XR4145HC (HST): 3 ranges (HST)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Mechanical: dry single clutch; HST: not applicable
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)

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 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)	9.5 ft (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	93 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	90 in	92 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,761 lb	XR4145 (gear, ROPS): 3,869 lb; XR4145H (HST, ROPS): 3,935 lb; XR4145C (gear, cab): 4,380 lb; XR4145HC (HST, cab): 4,446 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	Ag, industrial or turf tires at no additional cost
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	LL4104: quick attach, skid steer compatible
Loader Model	LL3003	LL4104
Loader Lift Height	LL3003: 94.3 in	LL4104: 96.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	LL3003: 2,063 lb	LL4104: 2,713 lb
Loader Breakout Force	LL3003: 3,723 lb	LL4104: 3,802 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year limited powertrain warranty; 2-year bumper-to-bumper warranty	5-year limited warranty

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LS Tractor MT242HEC vs LS Tractor XR4145: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the LS Tractor MT242HEC or the LS Tractor XR4145?

The LS Tractor XR4145 leads on engine hp at 45 hp hp, compared to 42.5 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT242HEC.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the LS Tractor MT242HEC or the LS Tractor XR4145?

The LS Tractor XR4145 leads on pto hp at 38.7 hp hp, compared to 34.8 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT242HEC.

Which is heavier, the LS Tractor MT242HEC or the LS Tractor XR4145?

The LS Tractor XR4145 leads on weight at 4,446 lb lb, compared to 3,761 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT242HEC.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT242HEC or the LS Tractor XR4145?

The LS Tractor XR4145 leads on loader lift at 2,713 lb lb, compared to 2,063 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT242HEC.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT242HEC or the LS Tractor XR4145?

The LS Tractor XR4145 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,469 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT242HEC.

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