Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens G242 vs Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KW

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 XT2 GX54 KW

Lawn and Garden

power
24 hp
displacement
44.3 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full XT2 GX54 KW 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
XT2 GX54 KW24 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

G242 is in the 81st percentile; XT2 GX54 KW is in the 81st · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ G242 higher · +27.9 ci (+63%)
G24272.2 ci
XT2 GX54 KW44.3 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

G242 is in the 88th percentile; XT2 GX54 KW is in the 68th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
G2422
XT2 GX54 KW2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

G242 is in the 50th percentile; XT2 GX54 KW is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ G242 higher · +1,103 lb (+194%)
G2421,672 lb
XT2 GX54 KW569 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

G242 is in the 81st percentile; XT2 GX54 KW is in the 31st · 314 models

G242 (A)XT2 GX54 KW (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KWDifference
ManufacturerBolensCub Cadet
ModelG242XT2 GX54 KW
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KWDifference
ManufacturerIsekiKawasaki
ModelIsuzu 2AB1FR730V
Power Output24hp24hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPMNot recorded
Cylinders22Same
Displacement72.2ci44.3ciG242+27.9 ci · +63%
BoreNot recorded3.1in
StrokeNot recorded3in

Transmission

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KWDifference
TypeGearBelt-driven hydrostatic

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KWDifference
Length106in72.4inG242+33.6 in · +46%
Width47.6inNot recorded
Height75.4in44.5inG242+30.9 in · +69%
Operating Weight1,672lb569lbG242+1,103 lb · +194%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KWDifference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded
Steering TypeNot recordedManual

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KWDifference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with Electric Clutch

Tires

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KWDifference
Front Tire Size4.00-12Not recorded
Rear Tire Size8.3/8-24Not recorded

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KWDifference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD
Steering TypeNot recordedManual
Brake TypeNot recordedDisc

Electrical

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KWDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KWDifference
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 · 68th percentile (44.3 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 81st percentile (1,672 lb)B · 31st percentile (569 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 90th percentile (106 in)B · 63rd percentile (72.4 in)
A · G242B · XT2 GX54 KWMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
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