Both utility · same LS Tractor lineup
LS MT463 vs LS MT357HC
| Spec | LS MT463 | LS MT357HC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$47,435 | $46,880–$52,052 |
| What that price is | dealer list, not MSRP | dealer list, not MSRP, spread across dealers |
| Size class | Utility | Utility |
| Transmission | Shuttle | Hydrostatic |
| Engine hp | 63 hp | 57 hp |
| PTO hp | 54.1 hp | 48.4 hp |
| Loader lift | 3,488 lbsmeasuring point not recorded | 2,396 lbsmeasuring point not recorded |
| Three-point lift | 3,483 lbs24 in behind the lift points | 2,755 lbsat the ball ends |
| Hydraulic flow | 21.1 GPM | 15 GPM |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Engine | LS | LS |
| Weight | 5,313 lbs | 4,446 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 24.3 gal | 12.4 gal |
| 4WD | Yes | Yes |
| Front loader | Yes | Yes |
| Cab available | No | Yes |
| Hydrostatic | No | Yes |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | No | No |
| Warranty | 6 yr powertrain | 6 yr powertrain |
A highlighted cell wins its row on the rule named above the table: more power, lift, capacity or flow, or a lower price. A lift row is left unwon whenever the two makers measured in different places, or where either of them did not say — a figure quoted at the pivot pin and one quoted 500 mm ahead of it describe the same loader and differ by roughly a third, so ranking them against each other would invent a result. Prices are typical list and move with dealer packages.
From owner discussion and long-term write-ups
What owners of each one say
LS MT463
What they like
- 3,483 lb of Category II lift quoted 24 in behind the hitch end, which is the honest measurement - most makers publish the flattering ball-end figure instead
- 21.1 GPM total with 14.5 GPM reaching the implement circuit runs a loader and a rear remote together without either slowing
- 24.3-gallon tank is more than double what the MT3 frame carries, which is what turns it into an all-day machine
- LL5001 loader lifts 3,488 lb to a 132.9 in maximum height, so it will load a trailer rather than just a wheelbarrow
- Both a power shuttle (PS) and a factory cab (C) are catalogued on the same frame
- 54.1 hp at the PTO from 63 gross is only a 14 percent loss through a synchro shuttle
What they complain about
- LS publishes no price; the two dealer figures for the open-station gear build differed by about $2,700
- The base transmission is a 16F/16R synchromesh shuttle, so every direction change on loader work still goes through the clutch unless the PS power shuttle is specified
- No hydrostatic option at all in the MT4 series, which rules it out for anyone who wants one
- LS still states no measuring point for the 3,488 lb loader rating, even though it does publish one for the 3-point
- The MT473 sits directly above it with the same loader and hitch and 10 more horsepower, which makes the 463 an awkward middle choice
- At 5,313 lb it is too heavy for lawn work, so it needs a second machine for anything delicate
LS MT357HC
What they like
- 48.4 hp at the PTO on the hydrostatic is higher than the 45.6 hp the gear build manages, so choosing HST here costs nothing in take-off power
- 15.0 GPM of total flow in the HST cab specification, against 12.3 GPM on the gear ROPS build - the cab version gets the biggest pump in the series
- 2,755 lb of Category 2 lift lets it carry full-size ground-engaging implements rather than the Cat 1 gear a 57 hp compact usually takes
- A hydrostatic transmission and a sealed cab on the same machine is unusual at this price; most cab tractors in the class are shuttle-shift only
- Six-year powertrain cover with no deductible, twice the usual term at this size
What they complain about
- The two dealer figures differ by about 11 percent, so the price is shown as a range - LS publishes nothing to settle it
- At 4,446 lb with the cab it is nearly 600 lb heavier than the ROPS build, which costs ground clearance and soft-ground manners
- 12.4 gal of fuel is small for a 57 hp cab tractor working all day
- The 2,396 lb LL4106 loader is shared with the 47 hp MT347, so the front end does not scale with the engine
- LS states no measuring point for the loader rating
- No cruise control is listed, which is a real omission on a hydrostatic machine meant for long mowing runs