LS
LS MT242E
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.
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 |
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| 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. |
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Production
| Series | MT2E Series |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | LS |
| Production years | 2024 - |
Attachments
| Backhoe | LS LB3002 Backhoe |
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| 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 | Typehydrostatic Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (3-range) |
| Synchro shuttle | Typesynchro shuttle Gears12 forward and reverse |
Tractor hitch
| Control | position control |
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| Rear Type | I |
| Rear lift (at ends) | 1433 lbs (650 kg) |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 66 inches (167 cm) |
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| 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) |