Compare/LS KR60 vs LS MT242H
Search

LS KR60 vs LS MT242H

Verdict: LS KR60 vs LS MT242H

The LS KR60 and the LS MT242H are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. LS KR60 leads on rated power with 44 hp against 43 hp. LS KR60 is the lighter machine (1,705 kg vs 3,338 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. LS KR60 holds more fuel (46.9 L vs 40.1 L) for longer stints between fills. In short: choose the LS KR60 for outright pulling power, or the LS MT242H if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

Tune the fit score
Tell us about your operation
Fit & specs
LS KR60 Tractor
LS
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
LS MT242H Tractor
LS
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
44 hp
43 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
LSReference
LSReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
46.9 LReference
40.1 LReference
Engine
41.8 kWReference
Displacement
2.5 LReference
2.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
88 x 103 mmReference
88 x 90 mmReference
Emissions
Tier 3Reference
Power
41.8 kWReference
Fuel system
indirect injectionReference
direct injectionReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
ROPS Fuel tank
-unknown-Reference
Cab Fuel tank
43.1 LReference
Engine (gross)
31.7 kWReference
Power (gross)
31.7 kWReference
Transmission
Type
power shuttleReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
32 forward and 16 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference
Transmission
EZ-shiftReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
33.0 kWReference
26.0 kWReference
Rear valves
3Reference
Pump flow
29.5 lpmReference
25.4 lpmReference
Total flow
44.3 lpmReference
44.3 lpmReference
Steering flow
14.8 lpmReference
18.9 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
position controlReference
Rear lift
1250 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/750/1000Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Rear lift (at ends)
650 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
175 cmReference
187 cmReference
Weight
1705 kgReference
3338 to 3805 poundsReference
Front tire
9.5-16Reference
7-14Reference
Rear tire
13.6-24Reference
11.2-24Reference
Ag front
9.5-16Reference
Ag rear
13.6-24Reference
Length
319 cmReference
317 cmReference
Width
157 cmReference
167 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
241 cmReference
241 cmReference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24Reference
Lawn/turf front
25x8.50-14Reference
Lawn/turf rear
41x14.00-20Reference
Industrial front
27x8.50-15Reference
Industrial rear
43x16.00-20Reference
Height (cab)
228 cmReference
ROPS Weight
1514 kgReference
Cab Weight
1725 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
1Reference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
55Reference
Batteries
12Reference
Variants
MT242E
Economy ROPS shuttleReference
MT242HE
Economy ROPS hydrostaticReference
MT242HEC
Economy cab hydrostaticReference
MT242H
Deluxe ROPS hydrostaticReference
MT242HC
deluxe cab hydrostaticReference
LS MT242H 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.

Comparing 0
Compare (pick 2+)