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LS MT242H vs LS MT342

Verdict: LS MT242H vs LS MT342

The LS MT242H and the LS MT342 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. LS MT242H leads on rated power with 43 hp against 42 hp. LS MT242H is the lighter machine (3,338 kg vs 3,869 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. LS MT242H holds more fuel (40.1 L vs 28.0 L) for longer stints between fills. LS MT242H is the newer design (2024 vs 2019). In short: choose the LS MT242H for outright pulling power, or the LS MT342 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 MT242H Tractor
LS
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
LS MT342 Tractor
LS
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
43 hp
42 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
LSReference
LSReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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-cooled inlineReference
Fuel tank
40.1 LReference
28.0 LReference
ROPS Fuel tank
-unknown-Reference
Cab Fuel tank
43.1 LReference
Engine (gross)
31.7 kWReference
31.3 kWReference
Displacement
2.2 LReference
1.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
88 x 90 mmReference
88 x 103 mmReference
Power (gross)
31.7 kWReference
31.3 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
common rail direct injectionReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Emissions
Tier IVReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
Compression
17:1Reference
Idle RPM
950-2750Reference
Torque
162.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1600Reference
Oil capacity
5.9 LReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference
ROPS gear
1754 kgReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
26.0 kWReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Pump flow
25.4 lpmReference
31.0 lpmReference
Total flow
44.3 lpmReference
Steering flow
18.9 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Control
position controlReference
position and draft controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)
650 kgReference
1249 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Gear PTO (claimed)
26.6 kWReference
Hydro PTO (claimed)
25.1 kWReference
Pressure
170.0 barReference
Valves
2Reference
ROPS shuttle Total flow
46.6 lpmReference
ROPS hydro Total flow
54.1 lpmReference
Cab hydro Total flow
56.8 lpmReference
Shuttle Steering flow
15.5 lpmReference
Hydro Steering flow
20.8 lpmReference
Steering press.
142.2 barReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
1119 kgReference
Engine RPM
2000@2562Reference
Mid PTO
independentReference
Mid PTO Type
2000Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
187 cmReference
185 cmReference
Weight
3338 to 3805 poundsReference
3869 to 4446 poundsReference
Front tire
7-14Reference
9.5-16Reference
Rear tire
11.2-24Reference
13.6-24Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24Reference
Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 13.6-24Reference
Lawn/turf front
25x8.50-14Reference
28x8.5-15Reference
Lawn/turf rear
41x14.00-20Reference
41x14-20Reference
Industrial front
27x8.50-15Reference
12-16.5Reference
Industrial rear
43x16.00-20Reference
17.5L-24Reference
Length
317 cmReference
362 cmReference
Width
167 cmReference
161 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
241 cmReference
243 cmReference
Height (cab)
228 cmReference
230 cmReference
ROPS Weight
1514 kgReference
Cab Weight
1725 kgReference
ROPS cab
1986 kgReference
ROPS hydro
1784 kgReference
Cab hydro
2016 kgReference
LS MT242H attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
55Reference
70Reference
Batteries
12Reference
Battery volts
1Reference
12Reference
Charging volts
12Reference
Attachment overview
LS LB3002 Backhoe
Backhoe type
LS LB3002 BackhoeReference
LS LB2105 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 MT342 attachments
LS LB2105 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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