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LS LT280D vs LS MT225S

Verdict: LS LT280D vs LS MT225S

The LS LT280D and the LS MT225S are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. LS LT280D leads on rated power with 26 hp against 25 hp. LS MT225S is the lighter machine (800 kg vs 1,549 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. LS LT280D holds more fuel (37.9 L vs 25.7 L) for longer stints between fills. In short: choose the LS LT280D for outright pulling power, or the LS MT225S if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
LS LT280D Tractor
LS
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
LS MT225S Tractor
LS
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
26 hp
25 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
LSReference
LSReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Engine
Fuel tank
37.9 LReference
25.7 LReference
Engine
20.9 kWReference
Displacement
1.5 LReference
1.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
78 x 79 mmReference
80 x 84 mmReference
Power
20.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
Dry dual elementReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2800Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
Engine (gross)
18.4 kWReference
Emissions
Tier IVReference
Power (gross)
18.4 kWReference
Transmission
Type
mechanical shuttleReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
12 forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
19.7 kWReference
14.4 kWReference
Valves
2Reference
Total flow
29.5 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear lift
1349 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Pump flow
21.2 lpmReference
Steering flow
14.0 lpmReference
Control
position controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)
860 kgReference
Mid PTO Type
2500Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
160 cmReference
161 cmReference
Weight
1549 kgReference
166 kgReference
Front tire
8-16Reference
7-12Reference
Rear tire
12.4-24Reference
11.2-16Reference
Ag front
8-16Reference
Ag rear
12.4-24Reference
Length
330 cmReference
284 cmReference
Width
132 cmReference
123 cmReference
Height
222 cmReference
Ground clearance
33 cmReference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 7-12. Rear: 11.2-16Reference
Lawn/turf front
22x8.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf rear
31x15.5-15Reference
Industrial front
23x8.5-12Reference
Industrial rear
12-16.5Reference
Height (ROPS)
219 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
50Reference
40Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
LS MT225S attachments
Attachment overview
60" Mower deck
Cutting width
152 cmReference
Overall width
192 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
LS LB1300 Backhoe
Backhoe type
LS LB1300 BackhoeReference
Transport height
186 cmReference
Digging depth
215 cmReference
Reach from pivot
288 cmReference
Loading height
164 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
177°Reference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
Bucket force
1366 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.

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