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 Cub Cadet XT1 ST54
Cub CadetModel B
Cub Cadet XT1 ST54
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 24 hp
- displacement
- 44.2 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
BolensBolens G242
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet XT1 ST54
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedG24224 hp
XT1 ST5424 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
G242 is in the 81st percentile; XT1 ST54 is in the 81st · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ G242 higher · +28 ci (+63%)G24272.2 ci
XT1 ST5444.2 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
G242 is in the 88th percentile; XT1 ST54 is in the 62nd · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedG2422
XT1 ST542
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
G242 is in the 50th percentile; XT1 ST54 is in the 50th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ G242 higher · +1,152 lb (+222%)G2421,672 lb
XT1 ST54520 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
G242 is in the 81st percentile; XT1 ST54 is in the 21st · 314 models
G242 (A)XT1 ST54 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Bolens G242 | Cub Cadet XT1 ST54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bolens | Cub Cadet | — |
| Model | G242 | XT1 ST54 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Bolens G242 | Cub Cadet XT1 ST54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Iseki | Kohler | — |
| Model | Isuzu 2AB1 | 7000-series | — |
| Power Output | 24hp | 24hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,600RPM | 3,600RPM | ▲ XT1 ST54+1,000 RPM · +38% |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | Same |
| Displacement | 72.2ci | 44.2ci | ▲ G242+28 ci · +63% |
| Bore | Not recorded | 3.3in | — |
| Stroke | Not recorded | 2.6in | — |
Transmission
| Spec | Bolens G242 | Cub Cadet XT1 ST54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Belt-driven Hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Bolens G242 | Cub Cadet XT1 ST54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 106in | 68in | ▲ G242+38 in · +56% |
| Width | 47.6in | 63in | ▲ XT1 ST54+15.4 in · +32% |
| Height | 75.4in | 45.3in | ▲ G242+30.1 in · +66% |
| Operating Weight | 1,672lb | 520lb | ▲ G242+1,152 lb · +222% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Bolens G242 | Cub Cadet XT1 ST54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Bolens G242 | Cub Cadet XT1 ST54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Independent with manual clutch | — |
Tires
| Spec | Bolens G242 | Cub Cadet XT1 ST54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 4.00-12 | Not recorded | — |
| Rear Tire Size | 8.3/8-24 | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Bolens G242 | Cub Cadet XT1 ST54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Bolens G242 | Cub Cadet XT1 ST54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Bolens G242 | Cub Cadet XT1 ST54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Open operator station | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 81st percentile (24 hp)B · 81st percentile (24 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 88th percentile (72.2 ci)B · 62nd percentile (44.2 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (2)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 81st percentile (1,672 lb)B · 21st percentile (520 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 90th percentile (106 in)B · 25th percentile (68 in)
A · G242B · XT1 ST54Median Lawn and Garden Tractor