LS Tractor MT242HE vs John Deere 3043D | Side-by-side comparison | ITC Resource Center
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LSMT242HE
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JohnDeere3043D
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Spec
LS TractorMT242HE
John Deere3043D
PTO Power
34.8 hp (26.0 kW)
36.3 hp (27.1 kW)
Alternator
12 V, 55 A
12 V, 55 A
Air Cleaner
Dry
Dual element
Engine Type
4-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, Diesel, NA, CRDI
Turbocharged diesel; high pressure common rail direct injection
Fuel System
CRDI
High pressure common rail direct injection
Displacement
133.6 in³ (2189 cc)
95.8 in³ (1,570 cc)
No. of Cylinders
4
3
Rated Engine Speed
2,600 rpm
2800 rpm
Cooling System Type
Liquid-cooled
Liquid
Engine Manufacturer
YANMAR
Yanmar
Engine Emissions Constraints
Tier 4
Final Tier 4
Engine Power (Gross vs. Net HP)
Gross: 42.5 hp (31.7 kW)
Gross: 41.6 hp (31 kW) @ 2800 rpm
Tractor Weight with Loader
Not Published
Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader
Not Published
Not Applicable
Weight with ROPS and Loader
Not Published
Not Published
Pump Type
Gear pump
Single gear
Steering Flow
18.9 L/min (5.0 gpm)
16.8 L/min (4.4 gpm)
Implement Flow
25.4 L/min (6.7 gpm)
22.4 L/min (5.9 gpm)
Total Hydraulic Flow
44.3 L/min (11.7 gpm)
39.2 L/min (10.3 gpm)
Hydraulic System Type
Open center
Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow
Not Published
Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow
44.3 L/min (11.7 gpm)
39.2 L/min (10.3 gpm)
No. of Optional Remote Valves
1
Up to 2 (optional)
No. of Standard Remote Valves
0
0
R3 Turf - Rear
41X14.00-20
41X14-20
R3 Turf - Front
25X8.50-14
27X8.50-15
Tire Size & Options
R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R1 Bar, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear
43X16.00-20
15-19.5
R4 Industrial - Front
27X8.50-15
25X8.50-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear
11.2-24
11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front
7-14
7-14
PTO Rear
540 rpm
540 rpm @ 2400 engine rpm
PTO Type
Independent
Transmission
Lift Control Type
Position control
Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity
1808 lb (820 kg)
2081.2 lb (944 kg)
Mid-PTO Availability
Available (option)
Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch
Category I
Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)
1433 lb (650 kg)
2081.2 lb (944 kg)
Rear 3-Point Hitch Lift Capacity
1808 lb (820 kg)
2081.2 lb (944 kg)
Coolant Capacity
Not Published
Not Published
Crankcase Capacity
Not Published
1.2 gal (4.5 L)
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal (40.1 L)
9.7 gal (36.7 L)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity
Not Published
Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity
Not Published
8.7 gal (33.0 L)
Loader Lift Height
94.3 in (2395 mm)
84.0 in (2140 mm)
Loader Breakout Force
3,723 lb
1704 lb (760 kg)
Price for Backhoe Option
Not Published
Not Published
Price for Mid-Mount Mower
Not Published
Not Published
Quick Attach Loader System
LL3003: ISO 24410 Quick Attaching Coupler
Quick-change attachment carrier
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)
2,506 lb
1186 lb (539 kg)
Clutch
Not Applicable
Single dry traction (mechanical)
No. of Speeds
3 ranges
8F/8R
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic Drive
8F/8R synchromesh shuttle shift gear transmission
Max Travel Speed (Forward)
Not Published
12.9 mph (20.8 km/h)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)
Not Published
13.5 mph (21.8 km/h)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options
Mechanical differential lock (pedal)
Differential lock: Yes
Brakes
Wet, Multi-disc
Wet disk
Steering
Hydrostatic power steering
Power steering
Frame Type
Not Published
Not Published
Front Axle Type
Not Published
4WD
Drawbar Capacity
Not Published
Not Published
Front Axle Rating
Not Published
1940 lb (880 kg)
Seat Suspension & Adjustability
Not Published
Not Published
Wheelbase
74 in (1880 mm)
62.0 in (1574 mm)
Overall Width
66 in (1676 mm)
57.3 in (1456 mm)
Ground Clearance
Not Published
13.0–13.9 in (331–353 mm)
Height to Top of ROPS
95 in (2413 mm)
Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)
Not Published
Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes
11.8 ft (3.6 m)
9.2 ft (2.8 m)
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch
125 in (3175 mm)
111.2 in (2825 mm)
Financing Options
0% financing up to 96 months on select models; cash rebate incentive (offers vary)
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