Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens G242 vs Cub Cadet LTX 1050 VT

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 LTX 1050 VT Tractor
Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet LTX 1050 VT

Lawn and Garden

power
24 hp
displacement
44.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full LTX 1050 VT specs
BolensBolens G242
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet LTX 1050 VT

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 314–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
G24224 hp
LTX 1050 VT24 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

G242 is in the 81st percentile; LTX 1050 VT is in the 81st · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ G242 higher · +28 ci (+63%)
G24272.2 ci
LTX 1050 VT44.2 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

G242 is in the 88th percentile; LTX 1050 VT is in the 62nd · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
G2422
LTX 1050 VT2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

G242 is in the 50th percentile; LTX 1050 VT is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ G242 higher · +1,125 lb (+206%)
G2421,672 lb
LTX 1050 VT547 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

G242 is in the 81st percentile; LTX 1050 VT is in the 27th · 314 models

G242 (A)LTX 1050 VT (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet LTX 1050 VTDifference
ManufacturerBolensCub Cadet—
ModelG242LTX 1050 VT—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet LTX 1050 VTDifference
ManufacturerIsekiBriggs & Stratton—
ModelIsuzu 2AB144M777—
Power Output24hp24hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM3,600RPM▲ LTX 1050 VT+1,000 RPM · +38%
Cylinders22Same
Displacement72.2ci44.2ci▲ G242+28 ci · +63%
BoreNot recorded3.1in—
StrokeNot recorded2.9in—

Transmission

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet LTX 1050 VTDifference
TypeGearHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet LTX 1050 VTDifference
Length106in68.9in▲ G242+37.1 in · +54%
Width47.6inNot recorded—
Height75.4inNot recorded—
Operating Weight1,672lb547lb▲ G242+1,125 lb · +206%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet LTX 1050 VTDifference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual sector and pinion—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet LTX 1050 VTDifference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with electric clutch—

Tires

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet LTX 1050 VTDifference
Front Tire Size4.00-1215x6—
Rear Tire Size8.3/8-2420x10—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet LTX 1050 VTDifference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual sector and pinion—
Brake TypeNot recordedDisc—

Electrical

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet LTX 1050 VTDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet LTX 1050 VTDifference
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 · 27th percentile (547 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 90th percentile (106 in)B · 38th percentile (68.9 in)
A · G242B · LTX 1050 VTMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageBolens G242Full spec pageCub Cadet LTX 1050 VT