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LS MT242H

The LS MT242H is a 42.5 hp hydrostatic farm tractor from the MT2 Series introduced in 2024. It features a Yanmar 2.2L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine with direct injection, delivering 42.5 hp gross power. The tractor has a hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds across 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 MT242H supports a rear I-type hitch with position control and a rear lift capacity of 1433 lbs (650 kg). The rear PTO is independent and operates at 540 rpm. Dimensions include a 74-inch wheelbase, 125-inch length, 66-inch width, and heights of 95 inches (ROPS) or 90 inches (cab). The tractor weighs between 3338 and 3805 lbs depending on configuration. Standard tires are 7-14 front and 11.2-24 rear, with optional lawn/turf and industrial tires available. Hydraulics use an open center system with a total flow of 11.7 gpm. Electrical system features a 12-volt battery with a 55-amp alternator. Attachments include the LL3003 front-end loader and LS LB3002 backhoe, with detailed lift, reach, and force specifications.
Power42 hp
Founded2024 -
ModelMT242H

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for LS MT242H

Power
PTO (claimed)34.8 hp (26.0 kW)
Engine (gross)42.5 hp (31.7 kW)
Tires
Lawn/turf rear41x14.00-20
Industrial rear43x16.00-20
Lawn/turf front25x8.50-14
Industrial front27x8.50-15
Standard tires (ag)Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24
Engine
Typediesel
ModelYanmar 4TNV88C
Coolingliquid-cooled inline
Starterelectric
Cylinders4-cylinder
Fuel tank10.6 gal (40.1 L)
Rated RPM2600
Bore/Stroke3.46x3.54 inches (88 x 90 mm)
Fuel systemdirect injection
Displacement133.6 ci (2.2 L)
Cab Fuel tank11.4 gal (43.1 L)
Starter volts12
Variants
MT242EEconomy ROPS shuttle
MT242HDeluxe ROPS hydrostatic
MT242HCdeluxe cab hydrostatic
MT242HEEconomy ROPS hydrostatic
MT242HECEconomy cab hydrostatic
Dimensions
Width66 inches (167 cm)
Length125 inches (317 cm)
Rear tire11.2-24
Wheelbase74 inches (187 cm)
Cab Weight3805 lbs (1725 kg)
Front tire7-14
ROPS Weight3338 lbs (1514 kg)
Height (cab)90 inches (228 cm)
Height (ROPS)95 inches (241 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Batteries12
Battery volts1
Charging amps55
Charging systemalternator
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Pump flow6.7 gpm (25.4 lpm)
Total flow11.7 gpm (44.3 lpm)
Steering flow5 gpm (18.9 lpm)
Mechanical
ROPSTwo-post folding ROPS. Cab available with air-conditioning.
Production
SeriesMT2 Series
ManufacturerLS
Production years2024 -
Attachments
BackhoeLS LB3002 Backhoe
Front-end loaderLL3003 Loader
Backhoe swing arc160°
Loader dump angle48°
Loader bucket width66 inches (167 cm)
Backhoe bucket force3663 lbs (1661 kg)
Backhoe digging depth97.2 inches (246 cm)
Loader reach (dumped)14.4 inches (36 cm)
Loader rollback angle42.5°
Backhoe loading height76.2 inches (193 cm)
Loader height (at pin)94.3 inches (239 cm)
Backhoe bucket rotation180°
Backhoe reach from pivot127.2 inches (323 cm)
Backhoe transport height81.8 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
Typehydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (3-range)
Tractor hitch
Controlposition control
Rear TypeI
Rear lift (at ends)1433 lbs (650 kg)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)