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LS MT235E vs LS Rio R32

Verdict: LS MT235E vs LS Rio R32

The LS MT235E and the LS Rio R32 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. LS MT235E leads on rated power with 35 hp against 34 hp. LS Rio R32 is the lighter machine (1,236 kg vs 2,866 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. LS Rio R32 holds more fuel (32.2 L vs 28.0 L) for longer stints between fills. In short: choose the LS MT235E for outright pulling power, or the LS Rio R32 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 MT235E Tractor
LS
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
LS Rio R32 Tractor
LS
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
35 hp
34 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
LSReference
LSReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
Variants
MT235HE
hydrostaticReference
Engine
Fuel tank
28.0 LReference
32.2 LReference
Engine (gross)
26.1 kWReference
Displacement
1.9 LReference
1.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
88 x 103 mmReference
87 x 92 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IVReference
Power (gross)
26.1 kWReference
Fuel system
common rail direct injectionReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2700Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
Engine
25.4 kWReference
Power
25.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
Dry Dual ElementReference
Transmission
Type
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference
12 forward and reverseReference
Transmission
synchro shuttleReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Shuttle PTO (claimed)
22.1 kWReference
Valves
0 to 2Reference
0 to 2Reference
Pump flow
31.0 lpmReference
29.9 lpmReference
Shuttle Total flow
46.6 lpmReference
Hydro Total flow
51.9 lpmReference
Shuttle Steering flow
15.5 lpmReference
Hydro Steering flow
20.8 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
Steering flow
12.9 lpmReference
Rear lift
1187 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
175 cmReference
166 cmReference
Weight
2866 to 2870 poundsReference
1236 kgReference
Front tire
7-14Reference
7-16Reference
Rear tire
11.2-24Reference
12.4-24Reference
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
Shuttle Weight
1300 kgReference
Hydro Weight
1301 kgReference
Ag front
7-16Reference
Ag rear
12.4-24Reference
Height
235 cmReference
Ground clearance
33 cmReference
LS MT235E 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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