Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens G242 vs Ferguson TE-20

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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FergusonModel B

Ferguson TE-20

Utility

power
23.4 hp
displacement
120 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
4
Full TE-20 specs
BolensBolens G242
vs
FergusonFerguson TE-20

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 152–380

Engine Power

▲ G242 higher · +0.6 hp (+3%)
G24224 hp
TE-2023.4 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

G242 is in the 81st percentile; TE-20 is in the 78th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ TE-20 higher · +47.8 ci (+66%)
G24272.2 ci
TE-20120 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

G242 is in the 88th percentile; TE-20 is in the 94th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ TE-20 higher · +2 (+100%)
G2422
TE-204
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

G242 is in the 50th percentile; TE-20 is in the 97th · 376 models

Forward Gears

▲ G242 higher · +5 (+125%)
G2429
TE-204
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6

G242 is in the 88th percentile; TE-20 is in the 23rd · 152 models

G242 (A)TE-20 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G242Ferguson TE-20Difference
ManufacturerBolensFerguson—
ModelG242TE-20—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens G242Ferguson TE-20Difference
ManufacturerIsekiContinental—
ModelIsuzu 2AB1Z-120—
Power Output24hp23.4hp▲ G242+0.6 hp · +3%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,000RPM▲ G242+600 RPM · +30%
Cylinders24▲ TE-20+2 · +100%
Displacement72.2ci120ci▲ TE-20+47.8 ci · +66%
BoreNot recorded3.2in—
StrokeNot recorded3.7in—

Transmission

SpecBolens G242Ferguson TE-20Difference
TypeGearUnsynchronized gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G242Ferguson TE-20Difference
Length106in115in▲ TE-20+9 in · +8%
Width47.6in63.4in▲ TE-20+15.8 in · +33%
Height75.4in52in▲ G242+23.4 in · +45%
Operating Weight1,672lb2,756lb▲ TE-20+1,084 lb · +65%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G242Ferguson TE-20Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens G242Ferguson TE-20Difference
TypeNot recordedTransmission—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Tires

SpecBolens G242Ferguson TE-20Difference
Front Tire Size4.00-12Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size8.3/8-24Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G242Ferguson TE-20Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—
Brake TypeNot recordedDifferential mechanical expanding shoe—

Electrical

SpecBolens G242Ferguson TE-20Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecBolens G242Ferguson TE-20Difference
TypeOpenOpen operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 81st percentile (24 hp)B · 78th percentile (23.4 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 88th percentile (72.2 ci)B · 94th percentile (120 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 50th percentile (2)B · 97th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 6
A · 88th percentile (9)B · 23rd percentile (4)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 81st percentile (1,672 lb)B · 92nd percentile (2,756 lb)
A · G242B · TE-20Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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