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 International Harvester 254
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International HarvesterModel B
International Harvester 254
Utility
- power
- 24 hp
- displacement
- 64.7 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 9
BolensBolens G242
vs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester 254
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedG24224 hp
25424 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
G242 is in the 81st percentile; 254 is in the 81st · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ G242 higher · +7.5 ci (+12%)G24272.2 ci
25464.7 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
G242 is in the 88th percentile; 254 is in the 84th · 366 models
Cylinders
▲ 254 higher · +1 (+50%)G2422
2543
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
G242 is in the 50th percentile; 254 is in the 87th · 376 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tiedG2429
2549
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6
G242 is in the 88th percentile; 254 is in the 88th · 152 models
G242 (A)254 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Bolens G242 | International Harvester 254 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bolens | International Harvester | — |
| Model | G242 | 254 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Bolens G242 | International Harvester 254 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Iseki | Mitsubishi | — |
| Model | Isuzu 2AB1 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 24hp | 24hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,600RPM | 2,800RPM | ▲ 254+200 RPM · +8% |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 | ▲ 254+1 · +50% |
| Displacement | 72.2ci | 64.7ci | ▲ G242+7.5 ci · +12% |
| Bore | Not recorded | 3in | — |
| Stroke | Not recorded | 3.1in | — |
Transmission
| Spec | Bolens G242 | International Harvester 254 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Gear | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Bolens G242 | International Harvester 254 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 106in | 113in | ▲ 254+7 in · +7% |
| Width | 47.6in | 45.7in | ▲ G242+1.9 in · +4% |
| Height | 75.4in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 1,672lb | 1,760lb | ▲ 254+88 lb · +5% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Bolens G242 | International Harvester 254 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Not recorded | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Bolens G242 | International Harvester 254 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Live | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
| Speed 2 | Not recorded | 1,250rpm | — |
Tires
| Spec | Bolens G242 | International Harvester 254 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 4.00-12 | Not recorded | — |
| Rear Tire Size | 8.3/8-24 | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Bolens G242 | International Harvester 254 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | I | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Bolens G242 | International Harvester 254 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 4x2 2WD | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Bolens G242 | International Harvester 254 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Bolens G242 | International Harvester 254 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 1.3gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Bolens G242 | International Harvester 254 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Two-post ROPS | — |
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 · 84th percentile (64.7 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 87th percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 6A · 88th percentile (9)B · 88th percentile (9)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 81st percentile (1,672 lb)B · 83rd percentile (1,760 lb)
A · G242B · 254Median Lawn and Garden Tractor