Which has more horsepower, the LS Tractor MT463CPS or the LS Tractor MT473?

The LS Tractor MT473 leads on engine hp at 73 hp hp, compared to 63 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT463CPS.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the LS Tractor MT463CPS or the LS Tractor MT473?

The LS Tractor MT473 leads on pto hp at 62.9 hp hp, compared to 54.1 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT463CPS.

Which is heavier, the LS Tractor MT463CPS or the LS Tractor MT473?

The LS Tractor MT463CPS leads on weight at 6,966 lb lb, compared to 6,613 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT473.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT463CPS or the LS Tractor MT473?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 3,488 lb lb for loader lift.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT463CPS or the LS Tractor MT473?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 3,483 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).

LS Tractor MT463CPS vs LS Tractor MT473

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 MT473 leads 2 categories to 1 (4 tied). Machine pages: LS Tractor MT463CPS and LS Tractor MT473.

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Category Verdict

Spec	LS Tractor MT463CPS	LS Tractor MT473
Engine HP (hp)	63 hp	▲ 73 hp
PTO HP (hp)	54.1 hp	▲ 62.9 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 6,966 lb	6,613 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	3,488 lb	3,488 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	3,483 lb	3,483 lb
Lift Height (in)	132.9 in	132.9 in
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	21.7 gpm	21.7 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

LS Tractor MT463CPSLS Tractor MT473

Engine HPhp

63 hp

▲73 hp

PTO HPhp

54.1 hp

▲62.9 hp

Weightlb

▲6,966 lb

6,613 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲3,488 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲3,483 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 TractorMT463CPS	LS TractorMT473


PTO Power	54.1 hp	62.9 hp
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	70 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Dry	Dry
Engine Type	In-line vertical, water cooled 4-cycle diesel, CRDI	In-line vertical, water cooled 4-cycle diesel, CRDI
Fuel System	Delphi, CRDI	Delphi, CRDI
Displacement	152.9 in³	152.9 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Rated Engine Speed	2500 rpm	2500 rpm
Cooling System Type	Water-cooled	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	LS Mtron
Engine Power (Gross)	63 hp	73 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Applicable	6,613 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	6,966 lb	Not Applicable

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

Pump Type	Gear type, engine drive	Gear type, engine drive
Steering Flow	6.8 gpm	6.8 gpm
Implement Flow	14.9 gpm	14.9 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	21.7 gpm	21.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	21.7 gpm	21.7 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2 Pairs (Front), 2 Pairs (Rear)	2 Pairs (Front), 2 Pairs (Rear)

PTO Rear	540 / 540E	540 / 540E
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position & Draft	Position & Draft
Hitch Lift Capacity	4,079 lbs	4,079 lbs
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category II	Category II
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	3,483 lbs	3,483 lbs

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Published
Tire Size & Options	Multiple options available (Standard Ag, Industrial, Large Ag, R14)	Multiple options available (Standard Ag, Industrial, Large Ag, R14)
R4 Industrial - Rear	19.5LX24	19.5LX24
R4 Industrial - Front	10.5/80X18	10.5/80X18
R1 Agricultural - Rear	16.9-30	16.9-30
R1 Agricultural - Front	11.2-24	11.2-24

Coolant Capacity	3.0 gal	3.0 gal
Crankcase Capacity	1.8 gal	1.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity	24.3 gal	24.3 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	2.3 gal	2.3 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	16.8 gal	16.5 gal

Loader Lift Height	132.9 in	132.9 in
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	Not Published
Quick Attach Loader System	LL5001: Standard Quick-Attach, Skid-Steer Compatible (SSQA)	LL5001: Standard Quick-Attach, Skid-Steer Compatible (SSQA)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	3,488 lb	3,488 lb

Clutch	Wet clutch disks	Dry single clutch
No. of Speeds	F16 X R16	F16 X R16
Transmission Type	Electro Power Shuttle	Synchro Shuttle
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)

Brakes	Wet, Multi-disc	Wet, Multi-disc
Steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Seat With Suspension & Armrest	Seat With Suspension & Armrest

Wheelbase	83.1 in	83.1 in
Overall Width	72.6 in	72.6 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Applicable	113.9 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	105.4 in	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Applicable	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	12.8 ft (3.9 m)	12.8 ft (3.9 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	154 in	154 in