Overview
The LS MT242H is a four-wheel drive farm tractor produced from 2024 to the present, featuring a 42.5 hp Yanmar 2.2L 4-cylinder diesel engine. This model is equipped with a 3-range hydrostatic transmission and is available in both ROPS and air-conditioned cab configurations.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Output:
The Yanmar 4TNV88C liquid-cooled engine is rated at 2600 RPM, delivering a gross 42.5 hp and a claimed independent PTO output of 34.8 hp.
Hydraulic System and Hitch Capacity:
This tractor features an open center hydraulic system with a total flow of 11.7 gpm and a Category I rear hitch capable of lifting 1433 lbs at the ends.
Physical Dimensions and Weight:
The vehicle is built on a 74-inch wheelbase and varies in weight from 3338 lbs for the ROPS version to 3805 lbs when equipped with a cab.
Production
| Manufacturer | LS |
|---|
Engine
| Cab Fuel tank | 11.4 gal (43.1 L) |
|---|---|
| Engine type | Yanmar 2.2L 4-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 4TNV88C / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 133.6 ci (2.2 L) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power (gross) | 42.5 hp (31.7 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 42.5 hp (31.7 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 34.8 hp (26.0 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse (3-range) |
| Type | hydrostatic |
Mechanical
| Cab | Two-post folding ROPS. Cab available with air-conditioning. |
|---|---|
| Description | Power steering / Wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 6.7 gpm (25.4 lpm) |
|---|---|
| Steering flow | 5 gpm (18.9 lpm) |
| Total flow | 11.7 gpm (44.3 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
| Cab Weight | 3805 lbs (1725 kg) |
|---|---|
| Height (cab) | 90 inches (228 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 95 inches (241 cm) |
| Length | 125 inches (317 cm) |
| ROPS Weight | 3338 lbs (1514 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 74 inches (187 cm) |
| Width | 66 inches (167 cm) |
| Front tire | 7-14 |
| Rear tire | 11.2-24 |
| Weight | 3338 to 3805 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 74 inches (187 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 MT242H attachments
| Description | front-end loader / backhoe |
|---|
Variants
| MT242E | Economy ROPS shuttle |
|---|---|
| MT242H | Deluxe ROPS hydrostatic |
| MT242HC | deluxe cab hydrostatic |
| MT242HE | Economy ROPS hydrostatic |
| MT242HEC | Economy cab hydrostatic |