Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens G242 vs Cub Cadet XT1 LT54

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
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Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet XT1 LT54

Lawn and Garden

power
24 hp
displacement
44.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full XT1 LT54 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

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Engine Power

= Effectively tied
G24224 hp
XT1 LT5424 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

G242 is in the 81st percentile; XT1 LT54 is in the 81st · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ G242 higher · +28 ci (+63%)
G24272.2 ci
XT1 LT5444.2 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

G242 is in the 88th percentile; XT1 LT54 is in the 62nd · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
G2422
XT1 LT542
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

G242 is in the 50th percentile; XT1 LT54 is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ G242 higher · +1,163 lb (+228%)
G2421,672 lb
XT1 LT54509 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

G242 is in the 81st percentile; XT1 LT54 is in the 19th · 314 models

G242 (A)XT1 LT54 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet XT1 LT54Difference
ManufacturerBolensCub Cadet
ModelG242XT1 LT54
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet XT1 LT54Difference
ManufacturerIsekiKohler
ModelIsuzu 2AB1KT735
Power Output24hp24hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM3,600RPMXT1 LT54+1,000 RPM · +38%
Cylinders22Same
Displacement72.2ci44.2ciG242+28 ci · +63%
BoreNot recorded3.3in
StrokeNot recorded2.6in

Transmission

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet XT1 LT54Difference
TypeGearBelt-driven hydrostatic

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet XT1 LT54Difference
Length106in67.7inG242+38.3 in · +57%
Width47.6inNot recorded
Height75.4in42.1inG242+33.3 in · +79%
Operating Weight1,672lb509lbG242+1,163 lb · +228%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet XT1 LT54Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded
Steering TypeNot recordedManual

Tires

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet XT1 LT54Difference
Front Tire Size4.00-12Not recorded
Rear Tire Size8.3/8-24Not recorded

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet XT1 LT54Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD
Steering TypeNot recordedManual
Brake TypeNot recordedDisc

Electrical

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet XT1 LT54Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet XT1 LT54Difference
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 · 19th percentile (509 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 90th percentile (106 in)B · 21st percentile (67.7 in)
A · G242B · XT1 LT54Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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