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LS MT242E

LS MT242E tractor
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The LS MT242E is a farm tractor in the MT2E Series produced from 2024 onward. It features a Yanmar 2.2L 4-cylinder diesel engine delivering 42.5 hp gross power. The tractor offers two transmission options: a 12-speed synchro shuttle and a hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds in 3 ranges. It includes four-wheel drive, power steering, wet disc brakes, and a two-post folding ROPS with an optional air-conditioned cab. The MT242E supports various attachments including a front-end loader and backhoe. It has a wheelbase of 74 inches and weighs between 3250 and 3761 pounds depending on configuration.
LS MT242ELS tractorsfarm tractor42.5 hp tractorYanmar engineMT2E Seriestractor specifications
Power42 hp
Founded2024 -
ModelMT242E

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for LS MT242E

Power

PTO (claimed):35.4 hp (26.4 kW)
Engine (gross):42.5 hp (31.7 kW)

Engine

Type:diesel
Model:Yanmar 4TNV88C
Cooling:liquid-cooled inline
Starter:electric
Cylinders:4-cylinder
Fuel tank:10.6 gal (40.1 L)
Rated RPM:2600
Bore/Stroke:3.46x3.54 inches (88 x 90 mm)
Fuel system:direct injection
Displacement:133.6 ci (2.2 L)
Cab Fuel tank:11.4 gal (43.1 L)
Power (gross):42.5 hp (31.7 kW)
Starter volts:12

Variants

MT242E:Economy ROPS shuttle
MT242H:Deluxe ROPS hydrostatic
MT242HC:deluxe cab hydrostatic
MT242HE:Economy ROPS hydrostatic
MT242HEC:Economy cab hydrostatic

Electrical

Ground:negative
Batteries:12
Battery volts:1
Charging amps:55
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Steering flow:5 gpm (18.9 lpm)
Hydro Pump flow:6.7 gpm (25.4 lpm)
Hydro Total flow:11.7 gpm (44.3 lpm)
Shuttle Pump flow:7.4 gpm (28.0 lpm)
Shuttle Total flow:12.4 gpm (46.9 lpm)

Mechanical

Features:Four-wheel drive, Power steering, Wet disc brakes, Two-post folding ROPS. Cab available with air-conditioning.

Production

Series:MT2E Series
Manufacturer:LS
Production years:2024 -

Attachments

Backhoe:LS LB3002 Backhoe
Front-end loader:LL3003 Loader
Backhoe swing arc:160°
Loader dump angle:48°
Loader bucket width:66 inches (167 cm)
Backhoe bucket force:3663 lbs (1661 kg)
Backhoe digging depth:97.2 inches (246 cm)
Loader reach (dumped):14.4 inches (36 cm)
Loader rollback angle:42.5°
Backhoe loading height:76.2 inches (193 cm)
Loader height (at pin):94.3 inches (239 cm)
Backhoe bucket rotation:180°
Backhoe reach from pivot:127.2 inches (323 cm)
Backhoe transport height:81.8 inches (207 cm)
Loader breakout (at pin):3723 lbs (1688 kg)
Loader clearance (dumped):67 inches (170 cm)
Loader lift (1.5m at pin):2506 lbs (1136 kg)
Loader lift (full at pin):2063 lbs (935 kg)
Loader weight (without bucket):741 lbs (336 kg)

Transmission

Options:12-speed synchro shuttle, hydrostatic

Hydrostatic

Type:hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse (3-range)

Synchro shuttle

Type:synchro shuttle
Gears:12 forward and reverse

Tractor hitch

Control:position control
Rear Type:I
Rear lift (at ends):1433 lbs (650 kg)

Dimensions & Tires

Width:66 inches (167 cm)
Length:125 inches (317 cm)
Wheelbase:74 inches (187 cm)
Height (cab):90 inches (228 cm)
Height (ROPS):95 inches (241 cm)
Weight Cab hydro:3761 lbs (1705 kg)
Weight ROPS hydro:3294 lbs (1494 kg)
Weight ROPS shuttle:3250 lbs (1474 kg)
Lawn/turf rear tires:41x14.00-20
Industrial rear tires:43x16.00-20
Lawn/turf front tires:25x8.50-14
Industrial front tires:27x8.50-15

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)

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