LS
LS MT342
The LS MT342 is a compact utility tractor from the MT3 Series produced by LS since 2019. It features a 42 hp turbocharged 3-cylinder diesel engine with liquid cooling and Tier IV emissions. The tractor offers two transmission options: a 16-speed synchro shuttle and a hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds. It includes four-wheel drive, power steering, wet disc brakes, and a two-post folding ROPS with an optional cab. The MT342 supports front-end loader and backhoe attachments, with detailed specifications for the LL4106 loader and LS LB2105 backhoe. It has a wheelbase of 73.2 inches, weighs between 3869 and 4446 pounds depending on configuration, and uses standard agricultural tires 9.5-16 front and 13.6-24 rear.
Power42 hp
Founded2019 -
ModelMT342
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for LS MT342
Power
| Engine (gross) | 42 hp (31.3 kW) |
|---|---|
| Hydro PTO (claimed) | 35.7 hp (26.6 kW) |
| Shuttle PTO (claimed) | 33.6 hp (25.1 kW) |
Tires
| Lawn/turf rear | 41x14-20 |
|---|---|
| Industrial rear | 17.5L-24 |
| Lawn/turf front | 28x8.5-15 |
| Industrial front | 12-16.5 |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 13.6-24 |
Engine
| Type | turbocharged diesel |
|---|---|
| Model | LS L3C19-T10 |
| Torque | 119.5 lb-ft (162.0 Nm) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 3-cylinder |
| Emissions | Tier IV |
| Fuel tank | 7.4 gal (28.0 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Torque RPM | 1600 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.465x4.055 inches (88 x 103 mm) |
| Compression | 17:1 |
| Fuel system | common rail direct injection |
| Displacement | 114.7 ci (1.9 L) |
| Power (gross) | 42 hp (31.3 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Weight
| ROPS cab | 4380 lbs (1986 kg) |
|---|---|
| Cab hydro | 4446 lbs (2016 kg) |
| ROPS gear | 3869 lbs (1754 kg) |
| ROPS hydro | 3935 lbs (1784 kg) |
Dimensions
| Width | 62.5 inches (158 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 133 inches (337 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 73.2 inches (185 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 90 inches (228 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 95 inches (241 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 70 |
| Charging volts | 12 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Valves | 2 |
| Pressure | 2466 psi (170.0 bar) |
| Pump flow | 8.2 gpm (31.0 lpm) |
| Steering press. | 2062 psi (142.2 bar) |
| Hydro Steering flow | 5.5 gpm (20.8 lpm) |
| Cab hydro Total flow | 15 gpm (56.8 lpm) |
| ROPS hydro Total flow | 14.3 gpm (54.1 lpm) |
| Shuttle Steering flow | 4.1 gpm (15.5 lpm) |
| ROPS shuttle Total flow | 12.3 gpm (46.6 lpm) |
Mechanical
| Features | Four-wheel drive, Power steering, Wet disc brakes, Two-post folding ROPS. Cab optional. |
|---|
Production
| Series | MT3 Series |
|---|---|
| Category | Compact Utility tractor |
| Manufacturer | LS |
| Years produced | 2019 - |
Attachments
| Loader | ModelLL4106 Loader Weight780 lbs (353 kg) Weight without bucket Rollback41° Dump angle52° Bucket width72 inches (182 cm) Reach (dumped)16.7 inches (42 cm) Height (at pin)94.4 inches (239 cm) Breakout (at pin)4063 lbs (1842 kg) Breakout (bucket)2660 lbs (1206 kg) Clearance (level)83 inches (210 cm) Clearance (dumped)64.4 inches (163 cm) Lift (full at pin)2680 lbs (1215 kg) |
|---|---|
| Backhoe | ModelLS LB2105 Backhoe Swing Arc180° Bucket force2679 lbs (1215 kg) Digging depth89.7 inches (227 cm) Loading height72.4 inches (183 cm) Bucket Rotation180° Reach from pivot125.2 inches (318 cm) Transport height83.5 inches (212 cm) |
| Overview | Front-end loader, Backhoe |
Transmission
| Options | 16-speed synchro shuttle, hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Hydrostatic Type | hydrostatic |
| Hydrostatic Gears | infinite forward and reverse (3-range) |
| Synchro shuttle Type | synchro shuttle |
| Synchro shuttle Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Tractor hitch
| Control | position and draft control |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | I |
| Rear lift (at ends) | 2755 lbs (1249 kg) |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2469 lbs (1119 kg) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Mid PTO | independent Optional |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Mid PTO Type | 2000 |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
| Engine RPM (Mid PTO) | 2000@2562 |
| Engine RPM (Rear PTO) | 540@2409 |