LS MT242E

The LS MT242E is a tractor produced by Ls. It is equipped with a 133.6 ci 2.2 L engine. The rated power output is 42.5 hp 31.7 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse (3-range). Operating weight: 3250 to 3761 pounds.

Engine Power
42.5 hp 31.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
10.6 gal 40.1 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)
Operating Weight
3250 to 3761 pounds

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Overview

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2024 - MT2E Series
2024 -
MT2E Series
Production
Manufacturer
LS
Variants
MT242E
Economy ROPS shuttle
MT242HE
Economy ROPS hydrostatic
MT242HEC
Economy cab hydrostatic
MT242H
Deluxe ROPS hydrostatic
MT242HC
deluxe cab hydrostatic
LS MT242E Engine
Yanmar 2.2L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
10.6 gal 40.1 L
ROPS Fuel tank
-unknown-
Cab Fuel tank
11.4 gal 43.1 L
Engine details ...
LS MT242E Power
Engine (gross)
42.5 hp 31.7 kW
PTO (claimed)
35.4 hp 26.4 kW
Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Power steering
Wet disc brakes
Two-post folding ROPS. Cab available with air-conditioning.
Hydraulics
Type
open center
Shuttle Pump flow
7.4 gpm 28.0 lpm
Hydro Pump flow
6.7 gpm 25.4 lpm
Shuttle Total flow
12.4 gpm 46.9 lpm
Hydro Total flow
11.7 gpm 44.3 lpm
Steering flow
5 gpm 18.9 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
I
Control
position control
Rear lift (at ends)
1433 lbs 650 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
74 inches 187 cm
Weight
3250 to 3761 pounds
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
55
Batteries
12
Battery volts
1

Engine

Engine Detail — 133.6 ci / 2.2 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Yanmar 4TNV88C
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement
133.6 ci 2.2 L
Bore/Stroke
3.46x3.54 inches 88 x 90 mm
Power (gross)
42.5 hp 31.7 kW
Fuel system
direct injection
Rated RPM
2600
Starter
electric
Starter volts
12

Transmission

Transmission options
12-speed synchro shuttle
hydrostatic

Transmission — 12 forward and reverse synchro shuttle

Type
synchro shuttle
Gears
12 forward and reverse

Transmission — infinite forward and reverse (3-range) hydrostatic

Type
hydrostatic
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)

Dimensions

LS MT242E Tires
Lawn/turf front
25x8.50-14
Lawn/turf rear
41x14.00-20
Industrial front
27x8.50-15
Industrial rear
43x16.00-20
Dimensions
Wheelbase
74 inches 187 cm
Length
125 inches 317 cm
Width
66 inches 167 cm
Height (ROPS)
95 inches 241 cm
Height (cab)
90 inches 228 cm
LS MT242E Weight
ROPS shuttle
3250 lbs 1474 kg
ROPS hydro
3294 lbs 1494 kg
Cab hydro
3761 lbs 1705 kg

Attachments

Attachment overview
Front-end loader
Backhoe
LS LB3002 Backhoe
Backhoe type
LS LB3002 Backhoe
Transport height
81.8 inches 207 cm
Digging depth
97.2 inches 246 cm
Reach from pivot
127.2 inches 323 cm
Loading height
76.2 inches 193 cm
Bucket Rotation
180°
Swing Arc
160°
Bucket force
3663 lbs 1661 kg
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