Compare/LS i38 vs LS MT232E

LS i38 vs LS MT232E

Verdict: LS i38 vs LS MT232E

The LS i38 and the LS MT232E are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 32 hp. LS i38 is the lighter machine (1,404 kg vs 3,166 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. LS MT232E holds more fuel (40.1 L vs 32.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

32 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

LSReference

liquid-cooledReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

32.2 LReference

40.1 LReference

Engine

28.3 kWReference

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Displacement

2.0 LReference

1.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

90 x 105 mmReference

88 x 90 mmReference

Emissions

Interim Tier 4Reference

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Power

28.3 kWReference

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Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

—

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

ROPS Fuel tank

—

-unknown-Reference

Cab Fuel tank

—

43.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

—

23.6 kWReference

Power (gross)

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23.6 kWReference

Transmission

Type

hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

24.0 kWReference

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Hydro PTO (claimed)

22.6 kWReference

19.5 kWReference

Rear valves

1 or 2Reference

—

Front valves

2Reference

—

Pump flow

26.9 lpmReference

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Total flow

40.1 lpmReference

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Steering flow

13.2 lpmReference

18.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

position controlReference

Rear lift

820 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

—

Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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Shuttle PTO (claimed)

—

21.3 kWReference

Shuttle Pump flow

—

28.0 lpmReference

Hydro Pump flow

—

25.4 lpmReference

Shuttle Total flow

—

46.9 lpmReference

Hydro Total flow

—

44.3 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

—

650 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

166 cmReference

175 cmReference

Weight

1404 kgReference

3166 to 3677 poundsReference

Front tire

7-16Reference

7-14Reference

Rear tire

12.4-24Reference

11.2-24Reference

Ag front

7-16Reference

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Ag rear

12.4-24Reference

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Length

298 cmReference

317 cmReference

Width

137 cmReference

167 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

235 cmReference

241 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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25x8.50-14Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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41x14.00-20Reference

Industrial front

—

27x8.50-15Reference

Industrial rear

—

43x16.00-20Reference

Height (cab)

—

228 cmReference

ROPS shuttle

—

1436 kgReference

ROPS hydro

—

1456 kgReference

Cab hydro

—

1667 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

1Reference

Charging system

—

alternatorReference

Charging amps

—

55Reference

Batteries

—

12Reference

Variants

MT232E

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Economy ROPS shuttleReference

MT232HE

—

Economy ROPS hydrostaticReference

MT232HEC

—

Economy cab hydrostaticReference

MT232H

—

Deluxe ROPS hydrostaticReference

MT232HC

—

deluxe cab hydrostaticReference

LS MT232E attachments

Attachment overview

LS LB3002 Backhoe

Backhoe type

—

LS LB3002 BackhoeReference

Transport height

—

207 cmReference

Digging depth

—

246 cmReference

Reach from pivot

—

323 cmReference

Loading height

—

193 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

—

180°Reference

Swing Arc

—

160°Reference

Bucket force

—

1661 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.