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Head to head · Utility
LS KR45 vs LS MT342
LSLS KR45
vs
LSLS MT342
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ KR45 higher · +1 hp (+2%)KR4543 hp
MT34242 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
KR45 is in the 37th percentile; MT342 is in the 36th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ KR45 higher · +38 ci (+33%)KR45153 ci
MT342115 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
KR45 is in the 40th percentile; MT342 is in the 28th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ KR45 higher · +1 (+33%)KR454
MT3423
Median Utility Tractor4
KR45 is in the 50th percentile; MT342 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ KR45 higher · +16 (+100%)KR4532
MT34216
Median Utility Tractor12
KR45 is in the 97th percentile; MT342 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models
KR45 (A)MT342 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | LS KR45 | LS MT342 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | LS | LS | Same |
| Model | KR45 | MT342 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | LS KR45 | LS MT342 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | LS | LS | Same |
| Model | S4QL | L3C19-T10 | — |
| Power Output | 43hp | 42hp | ▲ KR45+1 hp · +2% |
| Rated RPM | 2,600RPM | 2,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 | ▲ KR45+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 153ci | 115ci | ▲ KR45+38 ci · +33% |
| Bore | 3.5in | 3.5in | Same |
| Stroke | 4.1in | 4.1in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | LS KR45 | LS MT342 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Synchronized Shuttle | Synchro shuttle | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | LS KR45 | LS MT342 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 126in | 133in | ▲ MT342+7 in · +6% |
| Width | 62.2in | 62.5in | ▲ MT342+0.3 in · <1% |
| Height | 94.9in | 95in | ▲ MT342+0.1 in · <1% |
| Operating Weight | 3,638lb | 3,869lb | ▲ MT342+231 lb · +6% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | LS KR45 | LS MT342 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open center | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
Tires
| Spec | LS KR45 | LS MT342 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 9.5x16 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 13.6x24 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | LS KR45 | LS MT342 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | I | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | LS KR45 | LS MT342 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | MFWD / 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | LS KR45 | LS MT342 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | LS KR45 | LS MT342 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 37th percentile (43 hp)B · 36th percentile (42 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 40th percentile (153 ci)B · 28th percentile (115 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 97th percentile (32)B · 73rd percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 31st percentile (3,638 lb)B · 35th percentile (3,869 lb)
A · KR45B · MT342Median Utility Tractor