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LS LT280D vs LS MT226E

Verdict: LS LT280D vs LS MT226E

The LS LT280D and the LS MT226E 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 LT280D is the lighter machine (1,549 kg vs 2,963 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. LS MT226E holds more fuel (40.1 L vs 37.9 L) for longer stints between fills. In short: choose the LS LT280D for outright pulling power, or the LS MT226E 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 MT226E 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-cooled inlineReference
Engine
Fuel tank
37.9 LReference
40.1 LReference
Engine
20.9 kWReference
Displacement
1.5 LReference
1.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
78 x 79 mmReference
78 x 92 mmReference
Power
20.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
Dry dual elementReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2500Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Engine (gross)
18.3 kWReference
Power (gross)
18.3 kWReference
Fuel system
indirect injectionReference
Transmission
Type
mechanical shuttleReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
12 forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
19.7 kWReference
Valves
2Reference
Total flow
29.5 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear lift
1349 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Shuttle PTO (claimed)
14.3 kWReference
Hydro PTO (claimed)
12.8 kWReference
Shuttle Pump flow
29.9 lpmReference
Hydro Pump flow
26.9 lpmReference
Shuttle Total flow
47.3 lpmReference
Hydro Total flow
44.3 lpmReference
Steering flow
17.4 lpmReference
Control
position controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)
650 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
160 cmReference
167 cmReference
Weight
1549 kgReference
2963 to 3007 poundsReference
Front tire
8-16Reference
7-14Reference
Rear tire
12.4-24Reference
11.2-24Reference
Ag front
8-16Reference
Ag rear
12.4-24Reference
Length
330 cmReference
302 cmReference
Width
132 cmReference
167 cmReference
Height
222 cmReference
Ground clearance
33 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 (ROPS)
241 cmReference
Shuttle
1353 kgReference
Hydro
1363 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
50Reference
50Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
1Reference
Batteries
12Reference
Variants
MT226E
ROPS shuttleReference
MT226ED
1344 kgReference
MT226HE
ROPS hydrostaticReference
MT226HEC
Cab hydrostaticReference
LS MT226E attachments
Attachment overview
LS LB3001 Backhoe
Backhoe type
LS LB3001 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.

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