Which has more horsepower, the LS Tractor MT340HC or the New Holland Workmaster 40?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 40 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the LS Tractor MT340HC or the New Holland Workmaster 40?

The LS Tractor MT340HC leads on pto hp at 32 hp hp, compared to 29 hp hp for the New Holland Workmaster 40.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT340HC or the New Holland Workmaster 40?

The LS Tractor MT340HC leads on loader lift at 2,185 lb lb, compared to 1,500 lb lb for the New Holland Workmaster 40.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT340HC or the New Holland Workmaster 40?

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

LS Tractor MT340HC vs New Holland Workmaster 40

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 7 measurable specs, the LS Tractor MT340HC leads 5 categories to 0 (2 tied). Machine pages: LS Tractor MT340HC and New Holland Workmaster 40.

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Category Verdict

Spec	LS Tractor MT340HC	New Holland Workmaster 40
Engine HP (hp)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 32 hp	29 hp
Weight (lb)	—	2,400 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,185 lb	1,500 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,433 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 94.4 in	91.5 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 3,612 lbf	2,700 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 13.3 gpm	13 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	—	15 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

LS Tractor MT340HCNew Holland Workmaster 40

Engine HPhp

▲40 hp

PTO HPhp

▲32 hp

29 hp

Weightlb

—

▲2,400 lb

2,390 lb

HSTGear

Loader Liftlb

▲2,185 lb

1,500 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 TractorMT340HC	New HollandWorkmaster 40


PTO Power	32 hp	29 hp
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	70 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry	Dual element dry air cleaner
Engine Type	4-stroke, vertical, water cooling, CRDI	Turbocharged diesel
Fuel System	Delphi, CRDI	High pressure common rail (ECU controlled timing)
Displacement	114.7 in³	0.1 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Pressurized liquid with recirculating bypass
Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	LS Mtron
Engine Power (Gross)	40 hp	40 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4B Final

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Applicable	HST: 2,400 lb; Gear: 2,390 lb (with ROPS / less tires)
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year limited powertrain warranty; 2-year bumper-to-bumper warranty	6-year limited warranty (2-year bumper-to-bumper + 4-year powertrain)

Pump Type	Gear pump, engine drive	Gear
Steering Flow	5.5 gpm	4.8 gpm
Implement Flow	7.8 gpm	8.2 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	13.3 gpm	13.0 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	13.3 gpm	13.0 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	1 or 2
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2 Pair	0

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm (6-spline)
PTO Type	Independent PTO with wet disk clutch	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position & Draft	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,808 lbs	1,808 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Option (2,000 rpm)	Optional
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,433 lbs	1,433 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	41X14-20	41X14.00-20
R3 Turf - Front	25X8.5-14	25X8.50-14
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	43X16-20	43X16-20
R4 Industrial - Front	25X8.5-14	25X8.50-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7.0-14	7.0-14

Coolant Capacity	1.9 gal	7.5 qt
Crankcase Capacity	1.5 gal	5.8 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	12.4 gal	7.4 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.7 gal	6.9 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	7.9 gal	8.5 gal

Loader Lift Height	94.4 in	91.5 in (to bucket pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	3,612 lbs	2,700 lb (bucket pivot pin)
Quick Attach Loader System	LL3116: Standard Skid Steer Coupler (skid-steer compatible quick-attach)	140TL: Quick Mount (easy attach/remove); optional skid steer quick attach plates
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,185 lbs	1,500 lb (bucket pivot pin, max height)

Clutch	Not Applicable	HST: Not Applicable; Gear: Dry disc, 9.4 in
No. of Speeds	2 Pedal with 3 Range - HST	HST: Infinite (3-range); Gear: 12F/12R
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic Drive	HST: 3-range hydrostatic / dual pedal; Gear: 12x12 synchronized shuttle
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	HST: 14.96 mph; Gear: 14.33 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	HST: 14.96 mph; Gear: 13.63 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)	Mechanical rear differential lock

Brakes	Wet, Multi-disc	Wet disc
Steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	4WD (FWD)
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	69.1 in	69 in
Overall Width	59.3 in	54 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	13 in
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Applicable	89 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	86.6 in	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Applicable	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	136.1 in	134 in

LS Tractor MT340HC vs New Holland Workmaster 40: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the LS Tractor MT340HC or the New Holland Workmaster 40?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 40 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the LS Tractor MT340HC or the New Holland Workmaster 40?: The LS Tractor MT340HC leads on pto hp at 32 hp hp, compared to 29 hp hp for the New Holland Workmaster 40.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT340HC or the New Holland Workmaster 40?: The LS Tractor MT340HC leads on loader lift at 2,185 lb lb, compared to 1,500 lb lb for the New Holland Workmaster 40.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT340HC or the New Holland Workmaster 40?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,433 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).