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LS MT230E vs LS Rio R28

Verdict: LS MT230E vs LS Rio R28

The LS MT230E and the LS Rio R28 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. LS MT230E leads on rated power with 30 hp against 28 hp. LS Rio R28 is the lighter machine (1,200 kg vs 1,300 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. LS Rio R28 holds more fuel (32.2 L vs 28.0 L) for longer stints between fills. In short: choose the LS MT230E for outright pulling power, or the LS Rio R28 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 MT230E Tractor
LS
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
LS Rio R28 Tractor
LS
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
30 hp
28 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
LSReference
LSReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
28.0 LReference
32.2 LReference
Engine (gross)
22.4 kWReference
Displacement
1.9 LReference
1.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
88 x 103 mmReference
78 x 79 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IVReference
Power (gross)
22.4 kWReference
Fuel system
indirect injectionReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2600Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
Engine
20.9 kWReference
Power
20.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
Dry Dual ElementReference
Transmission
Type
synchro shuttleReference
Gears
12 forward and reverseReference
12 forward and reverseReference
Transmission
synchro shuttleReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
19.0 kWReference
Valves
0 to 2Reference
0 to 2Reference
Pump flow
31.0 lpmReference
29.9 lpmReference
Total flow
46.6 lpmReference
Steering flow
15.5 lpmReference
12.9 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Control
position controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)
820 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
Mid PTO
independentReference
optionalReference
Mid PTO Type
2000Reference
Rear lift
1187 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
175 cmReference
166 cmReference
Weight
1300 kgReference
1200 kgReference
Front tire
7-14Reference
7-14Reference
Rear tire
11.2-24Reference
11.2-24Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24Reference
Lawn/turf front
25x8.5-14Reference
Lawn/turf rear
41x14-20Reference
Industrial front
25x8.5-14Reference
Industrial rear
43x16-20Reference
Length
307 cmReference
298 cmReference
Width
137 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
223 cmReference
Ag front
7-14Reference
Ag rear
11.2-24Reference
Height
231 cmReference
Ground clearance
33 cmReference
LS MT230E attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
70Reference
50Reference
Charging volts
12Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
LS LB1105 Backhoe
Backhoe type
LS LB1105 BackhoeReference
Transport height
196 cmReference
Digging depth
193 cmReference
Reach from pivot
287 cmReference
Loading height
161 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
180°Reference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
Bucket force
1277 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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