Which has more horsepower, the LS Tractor MT473 or the LS Tractor MT573?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 73 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the LS Tractor MT473 or the LS Tractor MT573?

The LS Tractor MT473 leads on pto hp at 62.9 hp hp, compared to 62 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT573.

Which is heavier, the LS Tractor MT473 or the LS Tractor MT573?

The LS Tractor MT573 leads on weight at 7,901 lb lb, compared to 6,613 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT473.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT473 or the LS Tractor MT573?

The LS Tractor MT473 leads on loader lift at 3,488 lb lb, compared to 3,364 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT573.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT473 or the LS Tractor MT573?

The LS Tractor MT573 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 4,718 lb lb, compared to 3,483 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT473.

LS Tractor MT473 vs LS Tractor MT573

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 4 categories to 2 (1 tied). Machine pages: LS Tractor MT473 and LS Tractor MT573.

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Category Verdict

Spec	LS Tractor MT473	LS Tractor MT573
Engine HP (hp)	73 hp	73 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 62.9 hp	62 hp
Weight (lb)	6,613 lb	▲ 7,901 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 3,488 lb	3,364 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	3,483 lb	▲ 4,718 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 132.9 in	126.5 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	—	4,644 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 21.7 gpm	19.8 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	—	19.4 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

LS Tractor MT473LS Tractor MT573

Engine HPhp

▲73 hp

PTO HPhp

▲62.9 hp

62 hp

Weightlb

6,613 lb

▲7,901 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲3,488 lb

3,364 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

3,483 lb

▲4,718 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 TractorMT473	LS TractorMT573


PTO Power	62.9 hp	62 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)	73 hp	73 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	EPA Tier 4F

Weight with ROPS and Loader	6,613 lb	Not Applicable
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	7,901 lb

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	6.6 gpm
Implement Flow	14.9 gpm	13.2 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	21.7 gpm	19.8 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	21.7 gpm	19.8 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2 Pairs (Front), 2 Pairs (Rear)	3 Pairs (Front), 3 Pairs (Rear)

PTO Rear	540 / 540E	540 / 750 / 1,000
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
Lift Control Type	Position & Draft	Position & Draft
Hitch Lift Capacity	4,079 lbs	6,614 lbs
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category II	Category II
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	3,483 lbs	4,718 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 (Ag, R14)
R4 Industrial - Rear	19.5LX24	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	10.5/80X18	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	16.9-30	16.9-30
R1 Agricultural - Front	11.2-24	11.2-24

Coolant Capacity	3.0 gal	2.6 gal
Crankcase Capacity	1.8 gal	2.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity	24.3 gal	26.4 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	2.3 gal	1.5 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	16.5 gal	14.5 gal

Loader Lift Height	132.9 in	126.5 in
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	4,644 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	LL5001: Standard Quick-Attach, Skid-Steer Compatible (SSQA)	LL6100: ISO 24410 “Quick Attachment” (Bobcat-type / skid-steer style; lever-lock with latch pins)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	3,488 lb	3,364 lb

Clutch	Dry single clutch	Wet clutch disks
No. of Speeds	F16 X R16	F20 x R20
Transmission Type	Synchro Shuttle	Power Shuttle
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	19.4 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)	Electro-hydraulic differential lock (EHD)

Brakes	Wet, Multi-disc	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Hydrostatic
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	Air suspension seat (10° swivel)

Wheelbase	83.1 in	84.6 in
Overall Width	72.6 in	74.4 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	113.9 in	Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	104.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Applicable
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	12.8 ft (3.9 m)	13.0 ft (4.0 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	154 in	166.7 in