THE ACREAGE EQUIPMENT FIELD GUIDE
When a maker’s documents swap the gear and HST PTO figures
Many tractors list two PTO ratings, one for the gear transmission and one for the hydrostatic. Sometimes the manufacturer’s own documents disagree about which is which. If an attachment’s minimum or maximum falls between the two figures, that disagreement decides the fit, and only the dealer’s figure for the actual serial can settle it.
By Acreage Equipment · Reviewed November 8, 2026 · Specification research, not a field test
THE DECISION IN NUMBERS
LS MT3 PTO figures by document
Values quoted from LS’s July 2025 MT3 brochure (p2), the current model pages and the 2022 comparison sheet (p2), reviewed November 8, 2026. “Gear” is the synchro-shuttle transmission; “HST” is the three-range hydrostatic. The final column names an attachment limit that falls between the two figures.
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| Model | 2025 brochure (gear / HST) | Current web page (gear / HST) | 2022 sheet (basic / optional) | Limit between the figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT342 | 35.7 / 33.6 | 33.6 / 35.7 | 35.7 / 33.6 | WC88 35 PTO hp minimum; LFS 35 hp maximum |
| MT347 | 39.9 / 37.6 | 37.6 / 39.9 | 37.6 / 39.9 | None among this site’s products |
| MT352 | 44.2 / 41.6 | 41.6 / 44.2 | 41.6 / 44.2 | FM2572 42 hp minimum, if PTO-rated |
| MT357 | 48.4 / 45.6 | 45.6 / 48.4 | 48.4 / 45.6 | None among this site’s products |
Sources for this decision table (4)
- LS Tractor MT3 Series brochure (PDF dated July 18, 2025) ↗p2 Specifications: Engine HP (gross), PTO (HP) by model column, Total Flow, Category (3pt Hitch), Hitch Lift Capacity Hitch End, Total Weight
- LS Tractor USA MT342 model page ↗Specifications: PTO HP “35.7 Hydr / 33.6 Gear”, Category “CAT 2”, Hitch Lift capacity (Hitch end); Features: 1,808-lb hitch lift, 12×12 shuttle
- LS Tractor USA MT352 model page ↗Specifications: PTO HP “44.2 Hydr / 41.6 Gear”, Category “CAT 2”, Hitch Lift capacity (Hitch end); Features list
- LS Tractor model comparison sheet (PDF modified April 2022) ↗p2 MT3 columns: PTO Horsepower Basic / Optional Transmission; 3-Point Hitch Category; lift 24 in. behind pin “np”, at lift pin 2,755 lb
The LS MT3 example
LS’s July 2025 MT3 brochure prints the higher PTO figure under the gear-transmission columns: 35.7 hp for the MT342 and MT342C, 33.6 for the MT342H and MT342HC. The current MT342 web page lists “35.7 Hydr / 33.6 Gear”. A 2022 LS comparison sheet lists “Basic / Optional Transmission” as 35.7 / 33.6 for the MT342 and 48.4 / 45.6 for the MT357, matching the brochure, but 37.6 / 39.9 for the MT347 and 41.6 / 44.2 for the MT352, matching the web page. Three LS documents give two answers, and one of them gives both.
Which one is more likely
On the other tractors reviewed for this site, the hydrostatic version usually lists less PTO power: Mahindra’s 1635 HST has 26.0 PTO hp against 27.6 for the Shuttle, and Kubota and KIOTI tables show the same direction. That pattern supports the LS brochure but does not prove it. A pattern across brands is not a rating for this tractor.
When it matters
The disagreement matters only when an attachment limit falls between the two figures. For the MT342, Woodland Mills WC88’s 35-PTO-hp minimum does: 35.7 clears it and 33.6 does not. Farmry’s 35-hp LFS ceiling does too. For the MT352, Land Pride FM2572’s 42-hp minimum sits between 41.6 and 44.2 if Land Pride means PTO power. Attachments far from both figures, such as a 19-hp WM-8M, give the same answer either way.
How this site handles it
Each tractor profile uses the figure from the newest dated document that assigns PTO power by column, here the 2025 brochure, and records the conflict. Every result for that tractor is marked as needing review, not as a preliminary match. Ask the dealer to state the PTO rating for the transmission on the actual serial, and keep that answer with the purchase records.
Take these questions with you.
- Which PTO horsepower does the manufacturer give for my exact transmission and serial?
- Do the brochure, web page and comparison sheets agree on which transmission has the higher figure?
- Does any attachment I am considering have a minimum or maximum between the two figures?
- Will the dealer put the confirmed rating in writing?
Keep these questions with your exact tractor and attachment details.
Use these questions in my seller briefFOLLOW THE NUMBERS
Sources & documentation
Research record reviewed November 8, 2026. Confirm the current manual and the exact revision supplied with your machine.
- LS Tractor MT3 Series brochure (PDF dated July 18, 2025)p2 Specifications: Engine HP (gross), PTO (HP) by model column, Total Flow, Category (3pt Hitch), Hitch Lift Capacity Hitch End, Total Weight
- LS Tractor USA MT342 model pageSpecifications: PTO HP “35.7 Hydr / 33.6 Gear”, Category “CAT 2”, Hitch Lift capacity (Hitch end); Features: 1,808-lb hitch lift, 12×12 shuttle
- LS Tractor USA MT352 model pageSpecifications: PTO HP “44.2 Hydr / 41.6 Gear”, Category “CAT 2”, Hitch Lift capacity (Hitch end); Features list
- LS Tractor model comparison sheet (PDF modified April 2022)p2 MT3 columns: PTO Horsepower Basic / Optional Transmission; 3-Point Hitch Category; lift 24 in. behind pin “np”, at lift pin 2,755 lb
- LS MT342 competitive comparison sheet (PDF modified March 2021)MT342 / C / MT342H / HC column: PTO Horsepower Basic / Optional 35.7 / 33.6; Category 1; lift 24 in. “np”, at lift pin 2,755 lb
- Woodland Mills WC88 official U.S. pageCapacity, including full-diameter/full-speed condition; Hydraulic Infeed System; price
- Farmry LFS61 official product pageOverview (shrubs/weeds up to 0.8 inch); Specifications > Tractor Power Range, Working Width; hammer count; price
- Land Pride FM25 operator manual 333-138M (7/1/24)Printed p14 / PDF p18 Tractor Requirements; printed pp16–17 hitch positions; printed p39 / PDF p43 widths, weights, rotor assemblies
- Farmry LFS Series operator manual, Rev 1.7 — Printed pp17–18 specifications; p28 tractor stability
- Farmry flail mower comparison table — Net-weight comparison; may exclude PTO shaft
- Current linked WC88 operator manual, Rev C, 22-Aug-2022
- Official WM-8M page: configuration, 775 lb hitch weight and price
- WM-8M manual linked by current WoodMaxx manual index
- WoodMaxx FAQ, question 1: mechanical versus hydraulic feed
- Land Pride FM25 current North American family and model listing
- Official FM25 public catalog response — active models, gallery and linked documents
- Official FM25 brochure — printed p12 model table
