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LS MT242E vs LS MT242H
Verdict: LS MT242E vs LS MT242H
The LS MT242E and the LS MT242H are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 43 hp. LS MT242E is the lighter machine (3,250 kg vs 3,338 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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
LS
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
LS
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
43 hp
43 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
—
—
Overview
Manufacturer
LSReference
LSReference
Variants
MT242E
Economy ROPS shuttleReference
Economy ROPS shuttleReference
MT242HE
Economy ROPS hydrostaticReference
Economy ROPS hydrostaticReference
MT242HEC
Economy cab hydrostaticReference
Economy cab hydrostaticReference
MT242H
Deluxe ROPS hydrostaticReference
Deluxe ROPS hydrostaticReference
MT242HC
deluxe cab hydrostaticReference
deluxe cab hydrostaticReference
Engine
liquid-cooled inlineReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Fuel tank
40.1 LReference
40.1 LReference
ROPS Fuel tank
-unknown-Reference
-unknown-Reference
Cab Fuel tank
43.1 LReference
43.1 LReference
Engine (gross)
31.7 kWReference
31.7 kWReference
Displacement
2.2 LReference
2.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
88 x 90 mmReference
88 x 90 mmReference
Power (gross)
31.7 kWReference
31.7 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
direct injectionReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
26.4 kWReference
26.0 kWReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Shuttle Pump flow
28.0 lpmReference
—
Hydro Pump flow
25.4 lpmReference
—
Shuttle Total flow
46.9 lpmReference
—
Hydro Total flow
44.3 lpmReference
—
Steering flow
18.9 lpmReference
18.9 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Control
position controlReference
position controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)
650 kgReference
650 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Pump flow
—
25.4 lpmReference
Total flow
—
44.3 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
187 cmReference
187 cmReference
Weight
3250 to 3761 poundsReference
3338 to 3805 poundsReference
Lawn/turf front
25x8.50-14Reference
25x8.50-14Reference
Lawn/turf rear
41x14.00-20Reference
41x14.00-20Reference
Industrial front
27x8.50-15Reference
27x8.50-15Reference
Industrial rear
43x16.00-20Reference
43x16.00-20Reference
Length
317 cmReference
317 cmReference
Width
167 cmReference
167 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
241 cmReference
241 cmReference
Height (cab)
228 cmReference
228 cmReference
ROPS shuttle
1474 kgReference
—
ROPS hydro
1494 kgReference
—
Cab hydro
1705 kgReference
—
Front tire
—
7-14Reference
Rear tire
—
11.2-24Reference
Standard tires (ag)
—
Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24Reference
ROPS Weight
—
1514 kgReference
Cab Weight
—
1725 kgReference
LS MT242E attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
55Reference
55Reference
Batteries
12Reference
12Reference
Battery volts
1Reference
1Reference
Attachment overview
LS LB3002 Backhoe
Backhoe type
LS LB3002 BackhoeReference
LS LB3002 BackhoeReference
Transport height
207 cmReference
207 cmReference
Digging depth
246 cmReference
246 cmReference
Reach from pivot
323 cmReference
323 cmReference
Loading height
193 cmReference
193 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
180°Reference
180°Reference
Swing Arc
160°Reference
160°Reference
Bucket force
1661 kgReference
1661 kgReference
LS MT242H attachments
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.