Compare/LS MT235E vs LS XR45

LS MT235E vs LS XR45

Verdict: LS MT235E vs LS XR45

The LS MT235E and the LS XR45 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 35 hp. LS XR45 is the lighter machine (1,928 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 XR45 holds more fuel (46.9 L vs 28.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

35 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

LSReference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

MT235HE

hydrostaticReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

28.0 LReference

46.9 LReference

Engine (gross)

26.1 kWReference

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Displacement

1.9 LReference

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

88 x 103 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

Tier 3Reference

Power (gross)

26.1 kWReference

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Fuel system

common rail direct injectionReference

indirect injectionReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine

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32.1 kWReference

Power

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32.1 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Transmission

Type

hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Shuttle PTO (claimed)

22.1 kWReference

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Valves

0 to 2Reference

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Pump flow

31.0 lpmReference

Shuttle Total flow

46.6 lpmReference

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Hydro Total flow

51.9 lpmReference

Shuttle Steering flow

15.5 lpmReference

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Hydro Steering flow

20.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

820 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/750/1000Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

Gear PTO (claimed)

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26.2 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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24.9 kWReference

Rear valves

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1 or 2Reference

Front valves

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2Reference

Gear Total flow

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46.9 lpmReference

Gear Steering flow

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15.9 lpmReference

Rear lift

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1250 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

175 cmReference

168 cmReference

Weight

2866 to 2870 poundsReference

1928 kgReference

Front tire

7-14Reference

Rear tire

11.2-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

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Lawn/turf front

25x8.5-14Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

41x14-20Reference

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Industrial front

25x8.5-14Reference

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Industrial rear

43x16-20Reference

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Length

307 cmReference

308 cmReference

Width

137 cmReference

152 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

223 cmReference

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Shuttle Weight

1300 kgReference

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Hydro Weight

1301 kgReference

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Ag front

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7-14Reference

Ag rear

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11.2-24Reference

Height (cab)

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221 cmReference

LS MT235E attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

70Reference

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Charging volts

12Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

LS LB1105 Backhoe

Backhoe type

LS LB1105 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

196 cmReference

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Digging depth

193 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

287 cmReference

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Loading height

161 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

1277 kgReference

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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.