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LS MT242E vs LS MT345E

Verdict: LS MT242E vs LS MT345E

The LS MT242E and the LS MT345E are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. LS MT345E leads on rated power with 45 hp against 43 hp. LS MT345E is the lighter machine (1,689 kg vs 3,250 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. LS MT345E holds more fuel (51.9 L vs 40.1 L) for longer stints between fills. LS MT242E is the newer design (2024 vs 2018). In short: choose the LS MT345E for outright pulling power, or the LS MT242E 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 MT242E Tractor
LS
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
LS MT345E Tractor
LS
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
43 hp
45 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
LSReference
LSReference
Variants
MT242E
Economy ROPS shuttleReference
MT242HE
Economy ROPS hydrostaticReference
MT242HEC
Economy cab hydrostaticReference
MT242H
Deluxe ROPS hydrostaticReference
MT242HC
deluxe cab hydrostaticReference
Engine
liquid-cooled inlineReference
liquid-cooledReference
Fuel tank
40.1 LReference
51.9 LReference
ROPS Fuel tank
-unknown-Reference
Cab Fuel tank
43.1 LReference
Engine (gross)
31.7 kWReference
33.6 kWReference
Displacement
2.2 LReference
1.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
88 x 90 mmReference
88 x 103 mmReference
Power (gross)
31.7 kWReference
33.6 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
common rail direct injectionReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Emissions
Tier IVReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference
8 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
26.4 kWReference
28.5 kWReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
synchro shuttleReference
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
18.2 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Control
position controlReference
position controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)
650 kgReference
1319 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Rear valves
0 to 2Reference
Front valves
2Reference
Pump flow
31.0 lpmReference
Total flow
49.2 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
187 cmReference
189 cmReference
Weight
3250 to 3761 poundsReference
1689 kgReference
Lawn/turf front
25x8.50-14Reference
29x12.50-15Reference
Lawn/turf rear
41x14.00-20Reference
44x18.00-20Reference
Industrial front
27x8.50-15Reference
10.0-16.5Reference
Industrial rear
43x16.00-20Reference
17.5L-24Reference
Length
317 cmReference
317 cmReference
Width
167 cmReference
172 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
241 cmReference
254 cmReference
Height (cab)
228 cmReference
ROPS shuttle
1474 kgReference
ROPS hydro
1494 kgReference
Cab hydro
1705 kgReference
Front tire
9.5-16Reference
Rear tire
14.9-24Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 14.9-24Reference
Optional tires (ag)
Front: 7-14. Rear: 9.5-24Reference
LS MT242E attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
55Reference
Batteries
12Reference
Battery volts
1Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
LS LB3002 Backhoe
Backhoe type
LS LB3002 BackhoeReference
LS LB2106 BackhoeReference
Transport height
207 cmReference
212 cmReference
Digging depth
246 cmReference
227 cmReference
Reach from pivot
323 cmReference
318 cmReference
Loading height
193 cmReference
183 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
180°Reference
180°Reference
Swing Arc
160°Reference
180°Reference
Bucket force
1661 kgReference
1215 kgReference
LS MT345E attachments
LS LB2106 Backhoe

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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