LS MT240E or MT342

[Bobrown14]

I have a mt357. Love it. Get as much hp in whatever frame size you choose. I run a 6ft tiller and it covers the tracks. Spend a little more and get a cab. Best $5k extra I ever spent.

I'm with @m5guy. I bought a MT352 with a cab and all the bells and whistles. Nothing beats cutting grass/hay onna hot summer day in AC and no dust. And then pushing snow with heat anna light jacket.

My choice was about availability at the time of purchase.

Be sure and get whats in stock and not get on a waiting list. With Covid it took me 2 years to finally get what I wanted.

I figured getting a bigger tractor than what I really need is better than getting a tractor that I wish was bigger 2 years from now.

I too have a 6 foot tiller and it covers the tracks perfectly. The tiller takes more time to hook up than it takes to till. Itsa brute. Love my MT352.

Edit: I have a shuttle shift so can set the speed and go. 2 gas pedals 2 break pedals 4 gear shifters and step on diff lock and 3 rear remotes, draft control and the cool part is I can shift gears without pushing the clutch in. Formula1 for tractors. lol

Float on the FEL is perfect for snow too.

 

[Nutcracker]

Thanks for all the input. More to choosing a tractor than I thought

 

[Torvy]

Thanks for all the input. More to choosing a tractor than I thought

I was updating some of my data this morning and I completely forgot about the XR3135. It falls between the 235 and 342 in size. It has some bells like 2 standard rear remotes like the deluxe models. It is also available with gear or HST and with or without a cab. Price lies between the two as well. The overall width is right at 60", so only 6" wider than the 235, but more than a foot narrower than the 342. You may want to check it out as well.

 

[ZetorSteve]

I was updating some of my data this morning and I completely forgot about the XR3135. It falls between the 235 and 342 in size. It has some bells like 2 standard rear remotes like the deluxe models. It is also available with gear or HST and with or without a cab. Price lies between the two as well. The overall width is right at 60", so only 6" wider than the 235, but more than a foot narrower than the 342. You may want to check it out as well.

Problem with the xr3135 is it is the same size as a MT240 with 5 less pto hp. Also seems like the op may not need the remotes. If he does they can be added on. I paid under 600 for the dual remote kit for my MT240. HP is not something you can add on to these real easy if you find you need more.

 

[Torvy]

Problem with the xr3135 is it is the same size as a MT240 with 5 less pto hp. Also seems like the op may not need the remotes. If he does they can be added on. I paid under 600 for the dual remote kit for my MT240. HP is not something you can add on to these real easy if you find you need more.

I think maybe you mean the MT235E. The XR3135H is 415 lbs heavier than the 240HE. It is also 6" wider, which makes it more stable without making it overwhelmingly large. The fuel tank is almost 50% bigger at 10.6 gallons. The loader can handle almost 500 lbs more. The 240HE is only 4HP more off of the PTO. The only area where the two are the same is 3pt hitch lift of 1808 lbs. My point is not to make decisions for someone else by convincing them to make similar choices to mine. It is just giving them the info. The remotes were just an example of the XR series being considered a 'regular' or premium line rather than the Economy model. IMHO, more information is usually better.

 

[ZetorSteve]

I think maybe you mean the MT235E. The XR3135H is 415 lbs heavier than the 240HE. It is also 6" wider, which makes it more stable without making it overwhelmingly large. The fuel tank is almost 50% bigger at 10.6 gallons. The loader can handle almost 500 lbs more. The 240HE is only 4HP more off of the PTO. The only area where the two are the same is 3pt hitch lift of 1808 lbs. My point is not to make decisions for someone else by convincing them to make similar choices to mine. It is just giving them the info. The remotes were just an example of the XR series being considered a 'regular' or premium line rather than the Economy model. IMHO, more information is usually better.

Yes, more information is good. guess my post did kinda sound pushy. I wonder where the extra weight comes from? All the extra accessories I think? Yes, the loader on the xr has bigger lift cylinders and a bigger loader sub-frame last I remember. I wish you could still get a XR3140 open station. Only offered with a cab now. Back in 2018 when I started looking at LS I drove a 3140 open station and loved the features. Was kinda sad when I went seriously looking to buy and found the mt240 lacking the rear remotes and a tiny fuel tank. Not the end of the world but I'd rather have a 10 gallon tank. It gets thirsty at rpm with a good load.

 

[Nutcracker]

Still undecided. But all your input has helped. Definitely has made me more sure of the LS. I figure that the MT240E is a good match, but have not counted out the MT3E 45 or 50. GLW I will visit the dealer tommorow. Thanks...

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

The MT3 comes with some nice options, that are standard, that you may like in the future. Like draft control and remote valves. Not sure you see that on the MT2

 

[ZetorSteve]

The MT3 comes with some nice options, that are standard, that you may like in the future. Like draft control and remote valves. Not sure you see that on the MT2

Remotes, yes. Draft control, no. The xr3135/40 has draft control.

 

[Nutcracker]

Well , got there & had my mind made up for the MT240HE or the MTE345H. I did get on the the MT225E. Was cramped awful. I am 6'4" and weigh 260. That one was not really a serious consideration anyway. They did not have any MT240E on the lot. So tried the MTE345, was 8 speed shuttle. I could of lived with that one. Seat was horrible, would have replaced. But then got on a MT342 Shuttle with cab. That one was comfortable. Plus the fuel tank on the side will be easy for me to fill in my old age ( 62 now) . Appeared to have more user friendly 3 point hook up too, which for someone like me, might be better. So I figured I would go with that one without a cab. Well the MT347H was only 1200 more than the 42. So I ordered the MT347H , with a LS 6ft finish mower & a LS6ft tiller. He said I could get bigger/wider ones, but would not fit in my car port. So I done did it, gave him a deposit. He said could be here as early as february, but more like march. He was not rushing me and talked at least two hours and answered my questions. He said he has been selling LS for 11 years & has good luck with them. They are only 11 miles from my driveway to theirs. Thanks for all the input.