Overview
The LS MT345E is a four-wheel drive compact utility tractor manufactured from 2018 to the present. It is powered by a 1.9L three-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine and an 8-speed synchro shuttle transmission. The unit is equipped with a Category I rear hitch providing 2,910 pounds of lift capacity and an independent 540 RPM rear PTO.
Ideal Applications
Engine and PTO Output:
The LS L3C19-T turbocharged diesel engine is rated at 45 gross horsepower at 2600 RPM with a claimed PTO output of 38.2 horsepower.
Hydraulic and Hitch Specifications:
This model features a total hydraulic flow of 13 gpm and a rear lift capacity of 2,910 pounds at the ends of its Category I hitch system.
Transmission and Chassis Configuration:
The tractor utilizes an 8-speed synchro shuttle transmission with eight forward and reverse gears, operating on a 74.8-inch wheelbase with a total weight of 3,724 pounds.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | LS |
Engine
| Engine type | LS 1.9L 3-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 13.7 gal (51.9 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.465x4.055 inches (88 x 103 mm) |
| Description | LS L3C19-T / turbocharged diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 114.7 ci (1.9 L) |
| Emissions | Tier IV |
| Fuel system | common rail direct injection |
| Power (gross) | 45 hp (33.6 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 45 hp (33.6 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 38.2 hp (28.5 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 8 forward and reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 8-speed synchro shuttle |
| Type | synchro shuttle |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Wet disc brakes / Two-post folding ROPS. |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Front valves | 2 |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 8.2 gpm (31.0 lpm) |
| Rear valves | 0 to 2 |
| Steering flow | 4.8 gpm (18.2 lpm) |
| Total flow | 13 gpm (49.2 lpm) |
Hitch
| Control | position control |
|---|---|
| Rear lift (at ends) | 2910 lbs (1319 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height (ROPS) | 100 inches (254 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 125 inches (317 cm) |
| Weight | 3724 lbs (1689 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 74.8 inches (189 cm) |
| Width | 68 inches (172 cm) |
| Front tire | 9.5-16 |
| Rear tire | 14.9-24 |
| Weight | 3724 lbs (1689 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 74.8 inches (189 cm) |
| Industrial front | 10.0-16.5 |
| Industrial rear | 17.5L-24 |
| Lawn/turf front | 29x12.50-15 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 44x18.00-20 |
| Optional tires (ag) | Front: 7-14. Rear: 9.5-24 |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 14.9-24 |
LS MT345E attachments
| Description | front-end loader / backhoe |
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References
| Description | MT3E Series published in 2018, by LS |
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