LS Tractor MT342 vs Mahindra 4530

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, this matchup is a dead heat: 4 categories to the LS Tractor MT342, 4 to the Mahindra 4530. Machine pages: LS Tractor MT342 and Mahindra 4530.

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Category Verdict

Spec	LS Tractor MT342	Mahindra 4530
Engine HP (hp)	42 hp	▲ 42.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 35.7 hp	34 hp
Weight (lb)	3,869 lb	▲ 5,720 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,998 lb	2,745 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,469 lb	▲ 3,968 lb
Lift Height (in)	104.3 in	▲ 116.4 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 4,295 lbf	4,076 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 12.3 gpm	11 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

LS Tractor MT342Mahindra 4530

Engine HPhp

42 hp

▲42.5 hp

PTO HPhp

▲35.7 hp

34 hp

Weightlb

3,869 lb

▲5,720 lb

Loader Liftlb

2,680 lb

▲2,998 lb

2,745 lb

LL4106LL4001

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,469 lb

▲3,968 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 TractorMT342	Mahindra4530


Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	Mahindra
Engine Model	L3C19-T	NE342
Engine Type	3 Cylinder, Liquid-cooled, Diesel, TC, CRDI	Four stroke, direct injection, water-cooled, diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	114.7 in³	146 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2100 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	42 hp	42.5 hp
PTO Power	35.7 hp	34 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Dry	Not Published
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection (CRDI)	Direct injection
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	36 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	11 gpm
Steering Flow	4.1 gpm	4.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	12.3 gpm	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	12.3 gpm	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open centre, full-live hydraulic with position and draft controls
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2 Pair (1 Detent, 1 STD)	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Optional (1)

Fuel Tank Capacity	10.6 gal	Not Published
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	6.2 qt	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm @ 2100 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional (2,000 rpm)	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category 1 & 2 with telescopic check chains
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,755 lb	3968 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,469 lb	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position & Draft	Position and draft control

Transmission Type	Synchro shuttle	Forward-reverse synchro-shuttle with full synchromesh gearshift
No. of Speeds	F16 x R16	8F/8R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Dual with cerametallic lining
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock	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	Mechanical front-wheel drive (4WD)	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	133 in	133.9 in
Overall Width	62.5 in	73 in
Wheelbase	73.2 in	Not Published
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	10.9 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	95 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,869 lb	5720 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	9.5x20
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-24	13.6x28
R3 Turf - Front	28x8.5-15	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14-20	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	12-16.5	10.5/80x18
R4 Industrial - Rear	17.5L-24	16.9Lx24

Quick Attach Loader System	LL4106, LL4001: 2 lever skid steer coupler (universal skid steer attachments)	Not Published
Loader Model	LL4106; LL4001	ML445 (named by Mahindra literature; a US listing calls the same loader the ML245)
Loader Lift Height	LL4106: 94.4 in; LL4001: 104.3 in	ML445: 116.4 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	LL4106: 2,680 lb; LL4001: 2,998 lb	ML445: 2745 lb
Loader Breakout Force	LL4106: 4,063 lb; LL4001: 4,295 lb	ML445: 4076 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year limited powertrain warranty	Not Published

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LS Tractor MT342 vs Mahindra 4530: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the LS Tractor MT342 or the Mahindra 4530?: The Mahindra 4530 leads on engine hp at 42.5 hp hp, compared to 42 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT342.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the LS Tractor MT342 or the Mahindra 4530?: The LS Tractor MT342 leads on pto hp at 35.7 hp hp, compared to 34 hp hp for the Mahindra 4530.
Which is heavier, the LS Tractor MT342 or the Mahindra 4530?: The Mahindra 4530 leads on weight at 5,720 lb lb, compared to 3,869 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT342.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT342 or the Mahindra 4530?: The LS Tractor MT342 leads on loader lift at 2,998 lb lb, compared to 2,745 lb lb for the Mahindra 4530.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT342 or the Mahindra 4530?: The Mahindra 4530 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,968 lb lb, compared to 2,469 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT342.

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Category Verdict

Spec	LS Tractor MT342	Mahindra 4530
Engine HP (hp)	42 hp	▲ 42.5 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 35.7 hp	34 hp
Weight (lb)	3,869 lb	▲ 5,720 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,998 lb	2,745 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,469 lb	▲ 3,968 lb
Lift Height (in)	104.3 in	▲ 116.4 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 4,295 lbf	4,076 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 12.3 gpm	11 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

LS Tractor MT342Mahindra 4530

Engine HPhp

42 hp

▲42.5 hp

PTO HPhp

▲35.7 hp

34 hp

Weightlb

3,869 lb

▲5,720 lb

Loader Liftlb

2,680 lb

▲2,998 lb

2,745 lb

LL4106LL4001

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,469 lb

▲3,968 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 TractorMT342	Mahindra4530


Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	Mahindra
Engine Model	L3C19-T	NE342
Engine Type	3 Cylinder, Liquid-cooled, Diesel, TC, CRDI	Four stroke, direct injection, water-cooled, diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	114.7 in³	146 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2100 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	42 hp	42.5 hp
PTO Power	35.7 hp	34 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Dry	Not Published
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection (CRDI)	Direct injection
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	36 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	11 gpm
Steering Flow	4.1 gpm	4.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	12.3 gpm	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	12.3 gpm	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open centre, full-live hydraulic with position and draft controls
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2 Pair (1 Detent, 1 STD)	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Optional (1)

Fuel Tank Capacity	10.6 gal	Not Published
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	6.2 qt	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm @ 2100 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional (2,000 rpm)	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category 1 & 2 with telescopic check chains
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,755 lb	3968 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,469 lb	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position & Draft	Position and draft control

Transmission Type	Synchro shuttle	Forward-reverse synchro-shuttle with full synchromesh gearshift
No. of Speeds	F16 x R16	8F/8R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Dual with cerametallic lining
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock	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	Mechanical front-wheel drive (4WD)	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	133 in	133.9 in
Overall Width	62.5 in	73 in
Wheelbase	73.2 in	Not Published
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	10.9 ft
Height to Top of ROPS	95 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,869 lb	5720 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	9.5x20
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-24	13.6x28
R3 Turf - Front	28x8.5-15	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14-20	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	12-16.5	10.5/80x18
R4 Industrial - Rear	17.5L-24	16.9Lx24

Quick Attach Loader System	LL4106, LL4001: 2 lever skid steer coupler (universal skid steer attachments)	Not Published
Loader Model	LL4106; LL4001	ML445 (named by Mahindra literature; a US listing calls the same loader the ML245)
Loader Lift Height	LL4106: 94.4 in; LL4001: 104.3 in	ML445: 116.4 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	LL4106: 2,680 lb; LL4001: 2,998 lb	ML445: 2745 lb
Loader Breakout Force	LL4106: 4,063 lb; LL4001: 4,295 lb	ML445: 4076 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year limited powertrain warranty	Not Published

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LS Tractor MT342 vs Mahindra 4530: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the LS Tractor MT342 or the Mahindra 4530?

The Mahindra 4530 leads on engine hp at 42.5 hp hp, compared to 42 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT342.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the LS Tractor MT342 or the Mahindra 4530?

The LS Tractor MT342 leads on pto hp at 35.7 hp hp, compared to 34 hp hp for the Mahindra 4530.

Which is heavier, the LS Tractor MT342 or the Mahindra 4530?

The Mahindra 4530 leads on weight at 5,720 lb lb, compared to 3,869 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT342.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT342 or the Mahindra 4530?

The LS Tractor MT342 leads on loader lift at 2,998 lb lb, compared to 2,745 lb lb for the Mahindra 4530.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the LS Tractor MT342 or the Mahindra 4530?

The Mahindra 4530 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,968 lb lb, compared to 2,469 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT342.

LS Tractor MT342 vs Mahindra 4530

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