Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens G242 vs Cub Cadet LT1024

Bolens G242 Tractor
BolensModel A

Bolens G242

Lawn and Garden

power
24 hp
displacement
72.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
9
Full G242 specs
Cub Cadet LT1024 Tractor
Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet LT1024

Lawn and Garden

power
24 hp
displacement
44.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full LT1024 specs
BolensBolens G242
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet LT1024

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
G24224 hp
LT102424 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

G242 is in the 81st percentile; LT1024 is in the 81st · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ G242 higher · +28 ci (+63%)
G24272.2 ci
LT102444.2 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

G242 is in the 88th percentile; LT1024 is in the 62nd · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
G2422
LT10242
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

G242 is in the 50th percentile; LT1024 is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ G242 higher · +1,152 lb (+222%)
G2421,672 lb
LT1024520 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

G242 is in the 81st percentile; LT1024 is in the 21st · 314 models

G242 (A)LT1024 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet LT1024Difference
ManufacturerBolensCub Cadet—
ModelG242LT1024—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet LT1024Difference
ManufacturerIsekiBriggs & Stratton—
ModelIsuzu 2AB1446777—
Power Output24hp24hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM3,600RPM▲ LT1024+1,000 RPM · +38%
Cylinders22Same
Displacement72.2ci44.2ci▲ G242+28 ci · +63%
BoreNot recorded3.1in—
StrokeNot recorded2.9in—

Transmission

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet LT1024Difference
TypeGearBelt-driven hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet LT1024Difference
Length106in67.7in▲ G242+38.3 in · +57%
Width47.6in53.9in▲ LT1024+6.3 in · +13%
Height75.4in42.9in▲ G242+32.5 in · +76%
Operating Weight1,672lb520lb▲ G242+1,152 lb · +222%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet LT1024Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Tires

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet LT1024Difference
Front Tire Size4.00-12Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size8.3/8-24Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet LT1024Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—
Brake TypeNot recordedDry disc—

Electrical

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet LT1024Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet LT1024Difference
TypeOpenOpen operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 81st percentile (24 hp)B · 81st percentile (24 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 88th percentile (72.2 ci)B · 62nd percentile (44.2 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 81st percentile (1,672 lb)B · 21st percentile (520 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 90th percentile (106 in)B · 21st percentile (67.7 in)
A · G242B · LT1024Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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