Overview
The LS MT232E is a farm tractor produced since 2024, available in various configurations including economy ROPS and deluxe cab variants. It is powered by a Yanmar 1.6L 3-cylinder diesel engine rated at 31.7 gross horsepower and features either a 12-speed synchro shuttle or a 3-range hydrostatic transmission.
Ideal Applications
Engine and PTO Specifications:
The Yanmar 3TNV88C liquid-cooled engine delivers 31.7 gross hp at 2600 RPM, with claimed PTO power outputs of 26.2 hp for hydrostatic models and 28.5 hp for shuttle models.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
This four-wheel drive tractor is equipped with either a 12-forward and 12-reverse gear synchro shuttle system or an infinite 3-range hydrostatic transmission, complemented by power steering and wet disc brakes.
Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity:
The unit features an open center hydraulic system with a total flow of up to 12.4 gpm on shuttle models and a Category I rear hitch with a lift capacity of 1433 pounds at the ends.
Production
| Manufacturer | LS |
|---|
Engine
| Cab Fuel tank | 11.4 gal (43.1 L) |
|---|---|
| Engine type | Yanmar 1.6L 3-cyl diesel |
| Fuel tank | 10.6 gal (40.1 L) |
| ROPS Fuel tank | -unknown- |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.46x3.54 inches (88 x 90 mm) |
| Description | Yanmar 3TNV88C / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 100.2 ci (1.6 L) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power (gross) | 31.7 hp (23.6 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 31.7 hp (23.6 kW) |
| Hydro PTO (claimed) | 26.2 hp (19.5 kW) |
| Shuttle PTO (claimed) | 28.5 hp (21.3 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 12 forward and reverse / infinite forward and reverse (3-range) |
|---|---|
| Type | synchro shuttle / hydrostatic |
| Description | hydrostatic |
| Transmission type | 12-speed synchro shuttle |
| Description | hydrostatic |
| Transmission type | 12-speed synchro shuttle |
Mechanical
| Cab | Two-post folding ROPS. Cab available with air-conditioning. |
|---|---|
| Description | Power steering / Wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| 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) |
| Steering flow | 5 gpm (18.9 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Control | position control |
|---|---|
| Rear lift (at ends) | 1433 lbs (650 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Batteries | 12 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 1 |
| Charging amps | 55 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height (cab) | 90 inches (228 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height (ROPS) | 95 inches (241 cm) |
| Length | 125 inches (317 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 69 inches (175 cm) |
| Width | 66 inches (167 cm) |
| Front tire | 7-14 |
| Rear tire | 11.2-24 |
| Weight | 3166 to 3677 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 69 inches (175 cm) |
| Industrial front | 27x8.50-15 |
| Industrial rear | 43x16.00-20 |
| Lawn/turf front | 25x8.50-14 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 41x14.00-20 |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24 |
LS MT232E Weight
| Cab hydro | 3677 lbs (1667 kg) |
|---|---|
| ROPS hydro | 3210 lbs (1456 kg) |
| ROPS shuttle | 3166 lbs (1436 kg) |
LS MT232E attachments
| Description | front-end loader / backhoe |
|---|
Variants
| MT232E | Economy ROPS shuttle |
|---|---|
| MT232H | Deluxe ROPS hydrostatic |
| MT232HC | deluxe cab hydrostatic |
| MT232HE | Economy ROPS hydrostatic |
| MT232HEC | Economy cab hydrostatic |