Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens G242 vs Dongfeng DF-254G2

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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DongfengModel B

Dongfeng DF-254G2

Sub-Compact

power
24 hp
displacement
93.5 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full DF-254G2 specs
BolensBolens G242
vs
DongfengDongfeng DF-254G2

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 152–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
G24224 hp
DF-254G224 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

G242 is in the 81st percentile; DF-254G2 is in the 81st · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ DF-254G2 higher · +21.3 ci (+30%)
G24272.2 ci
DF-254G293.5 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

G242 is in the 88th percentile; DF-254G2 is in the 92nd · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ DF-254G2 higher · +1 (+50%)
G2422
DF-254G23
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

G242 is in the 50th percentile; DF-254G2 is in the 87th · 376 models

Forward Gears

▲ G242 higher · +1 (+13%)
G2429
DF-254G28
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6

G242 is in the 88th percentile; DF-254G2 is in the 82nd · 152 models

G242 (A)DF-254G2 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G242Dongfeng DF-254G2Difference
ManufacturerBolensDongfeng—
ModelG242DF-254G2—
CategoryLawn and GardenSub-Compact—

Engine

SpecBolens G242Dongfeng DF-254G2Difference
ManufacturerIsekiDongfeng—
ModelIsuzu 2AB1Y385T—
Power Output24hp24hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,400RPM▲ G242+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders23▲ DF-254G2+1 · +50%
Displacement72.2ci93.5ci▲ DF-254G2+21.3 ci · +30%
BoreNot recorded3.3in—
StrokeNot recorded3.5in—

Transmission

SpecBolens G242Dongfeng DF-254G2Difference
TypeGear8-speed—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G242Dongfeng DF-254G2Difference
Length106in129in▲ DF-254G2+23 in · +22%
Width47.6in61.7in▲ DF-254G2+14.1 in · +30%
Height75.4in61.2in▲ G242+14.2 in · +23%
Operating Weight1,672lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G242Dongfeng DF-254G2Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydraulic Power—

Tires

SpecBolens G242Dongfeng DF-254G2Difference
Front Tire Size4.00-12Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size8.3/8-24Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G242Dongfeng DF-254G2Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 1—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G242Dongfeng DF-254G2Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydraulic Power—

Electrical

SpecBolens G242Dongfeng DF-254G2Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecBolens G242Dongfeng DF-254G2Difference
CoolantNot recorded2.7gal—

Operator Station

SpecBolens G242Dongfeng DF-254G2Difference
TypeOpenOpenSame

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 · 92nd percentile (93.5 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 50th percentile (2)B · 87th percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 6
A · 88th percentile (9)B · 82nd percentile (8)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 90th percentile (106 in)B · 98th percentile (129 in)
A · G242B · DF-254G2Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageBolens G242Full spec pageDongfeng DF-254G2