BolensModel A
Bolens G242
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 24 hp
- displacement
- 72.2 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- 9
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Bolens G242 vs Challenger MT225
ChallengerModel B
Challenger MT225
Utility
- power
- 23.3 hp
- displacement
- 68.5 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
BolensBolens G242
vs
ChallengerChallenger MT225
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
▲ G242 higher · +0.7 hp (+3%)G24224 hp
MT22523.3 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
G242 is in the 81st percentile; MT225 is in the 78th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ G242 higher · +3.7 ci (+5%)G24272.2 ci
MT22568.5 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
G242 is in the 88th percentile; MT225 is in the 85th · 366 models
Cylinders
▲ MT225 higher · +1 (+50%)G2422
MT2253
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
G242 is in the 50th percentile; MT225 is in the 87th · 376 models
Operating Weight
= Effectively tiedG2421,672 lb
MT2251,672 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
G242 is in the 81st percentile; MT225 is in the 81st · 314 models
G242 (A)MT225 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Bolens G242 | Challenger MT225 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bolens | Challenger | — |
| Model | G242 | MT225 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Bolens G242 | Challenger MT225 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Iseki | Iseki | Same |
| Model | Isuzu 2AB1 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 24hp | 23.3hp | ▲ G242+0.7 hp · +3% |
| Rated RPM | 2,600RPM | 2,800RPM | ▲ MT225+200 RPM · +8% |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 | ▲ MT225+1 · +50% |
| Displacement | 72.2ci | 68.5ci | ▲ G242+3.7 ci · +5% |
| Bore | Not recorded | 3.1in | — |
| Stroke | Not recorded | 3.1in | — |
Transmission
| Spec | Bolens G242 | Challenger MT225 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Bolens G242 | Challenger MT225 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 106in | 105in | ▲ G242+1 in · <1% |
| Width | 47.6in | 41in | ▲ G242+6.6 in · +16% |
| Height | 75.4in | 75.2in | ▲ G242+0.2 in · <1% |
| Operating Weight | 1,672lb | 1,672lb | Same |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Bolens G242 | Challenger MT225 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Open Center | Same |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Power steering | — |
Tires
| Spec | Bolens G242 | Challenger MT225 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 4.00-12 | Not recorded | — |
| Rear Tire Size | 8.3/8-24 | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Bolens G242 | Challenger MT225 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Category I | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | 1 | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 694lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Bolens G242 | Challenger MT225 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Power steering | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Bolens G242 | Challenger MT225 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric Starter | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Bolens G242 | Challenger MT225 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Open | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 81st percentile (24 hp)B · 78th percentile (23.3 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 88th percentile (72.2 ci)B · 85th percentile (68.5 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 87th percentile (3)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 81st percentile (1,672 lb)B · 81st percentile (1,672 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 90th percentile (106 in)B · 89th percentile (105 in)
A · G242B · MT225Median Lawn and Garden Tractor