Head to head · Sub-Compact

Ag King AK2840 vs Bolens G242

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Ag KingModel A

Ag King AK2840

Sub-Compact

power
24 hp
displacement
93.4 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full AK2840 specs
Bolens G242 Tractor
BolensModel B

Bolens G242

Lawn and Garden

power
24 hp
displacement
72.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
9
Full G242 specs
Ag KingAg King AK2840
vs
BolensBolens G242

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
AK284024 hp
G24224 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

AK2840 is in the 39th percentile; G242 is in the 39th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ AK2840 higher · +21.2 ci (+29%)
AK284093.4 ci
G24272.2 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

AK2840 is in the 53rd percentile; G242 is in the 35th · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ AK2840 higher · +1 (+50%)
AK28403
G2422
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

AK2840 is in the 50th percentile; G242 is in the 11th · 802 models

Forward Gears

▲ G242 higher · +3 (+50%)
AK28406
G2429
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

AK2840 is in the 18th percentile; G242 is in the 50th · 616 models

AK2840 (A)G242 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecAg King AK2840Bolens G242Difference
ManufacturerAg KingBolens—
ModelAK2840G242—
CategorySub-CompactLawn and Garden—

Engine

SpecAg King AK2840Bolens G242Difference
ManufacturerNot recordedIseki—
ModelNot recordedIsuzu 2AB1—
Power Output24hp24hpSame
Rated RPM2,350RPM2,600RPM▲ G242+250 RPM · +11%
Cylinders32▲ AK2840+1 · +50%
Displacement93.4ci72.2ci▲ AK2840+21.2 ci · +29%

Transmission

SpecAg King AK2840Bolens G242Difference
TypeManualGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecAg King AK2840Bolens G242Difference
Length118in106in▲ AK2840+12 in · +11%
Width57in47.6in▲ AK2840+9.4 in · +20%
Height87in75.4in▲ AK2840+11.6 in · +15%
Operating Weight2,900lb1,672lb▲ AK2840+1,228 lb · +73%

Hydraulics

SpecAg King AK2840Bolens G242Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—

Tires

SpecAg King AK2840Bolens G242Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded4.00-12—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded8.3/8-24—

Hitch & Towing

SpecAg King AK2840Bolens G242Difference
Hitch TypeCategory 3Not recorded—
Hitch CategoryINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecAg King AK2840Bolens G242Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WDNot recorded—
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecAg King AK2840Bolens G242Difference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric—

Capacities

SpecAg King AK2840Bolens G242Difference
Coolant2.6galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecAg King AK2840Bolens G242Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 39th percentile (24 hp)B · 39th percentile (24 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 53rd percentile (93.4 ci)B · 35th percentile (72.2 ci)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 50th percentile (3)B · 11th percentile (2)

Forward Gears

median 9
A · 18th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (9)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 54th percentile (2,900 lb)B · 29th percentile (1,672 lb)
A · AK2840B · G242Median Sub-Compact Tractor
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