Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens G242 vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 KH

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 LX46 KH

Lawn and Garden

power
24 hp
displacement
44.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full XT2 LX46 KH specs
BolensBolens G242
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet XT2 LX46 KH

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 283–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
G24224 hp
XT2 LX46 KH24 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

G242 is in the 81st percentile; XT2 LX46 KH is in the 81st · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ G242 higher · +28 ci (+63%)
G24272.2 ci
XT2 LX46 KH44.2 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

G242 is in the 88th percentile; XT2 LX46 KH is in the 62nd · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
G2422
XT2 LX46 KH2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

G242 is in the 50th percentile; XT2 LX46 KH is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ G242 higher · +1,234 lb (+282%)
G2421,672 lb
XT2 LX46 KH438 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

G242 is in the 81st percentile; XT2 LX46 KH is in the 8th · 314 models

G242 (A)XT2 LX46 KH (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 KHDifference
ManufacturerBolensCub Cadet—
ModelG242XT2 LX46 KH—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 KHDifference
ManufacturerIsekiKohler—
ModelIsuzu 2AB1KT735—
Power Output24hp24hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders22Same
Displacement72.2ci44.2ci▲ G242+28 ci · +63%
BoreNot recorded3.3in—
StrokeNot recorded2.6in—

Transmission

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 KHDifference
TypeGearBelt-driven hydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 KHDifference
Length106in67.7in▲ G242+38.3 in · +57%
Width47.6inNot recorded—
Height75.4in42.1in▲ G242+33.3 in · +79%
Operating Weight1,672lb438lb▲ G242+1,234 lb · +282%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 KHDifference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 KHDifference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with electric clutch—

Tires

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 KHDifference
Front Tire Size4.00-12Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size8.3/8-24Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 KHDifference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—
Brake TypeNot recordedDisc—

Electrical

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 KHDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecBolens G242Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 KHDifference
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 · 8th percentile (438 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 90th percentile (106 in)B · 21st percentile (67.7 in)
A · G242B · XT2 LX46 KHMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
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