Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens G242 vs John Deere 1025R

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
John Deere 1025R Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 1025R

Utility

power
23.9 hp
displacement
77.3 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
2
Full 1025R specs
BolensBolens G242
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 1025R

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 152–380

Engine Power

▲ G242 higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)
G24224 hp
1025R23.9 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

G242 is in the 81st percentile; 1025R is in the 78th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1025R higher · +5.1 ci (+7%)
G24272.2 ci
1025R77.3 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

G242 is in the 88th percentile; 1025R is in the 89th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ 1025R higher · +1 (+50%)
G2422
1025R3
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

G242 is in the 50th percentile; 1025R is in the 87th · 376 models

Forward Gears

▲ G242 higher · +7 (+350%)
G2429
1025R2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6

G242 is in the 88th percentile; 1025R is in the 1st · 152 models

G242 (A)1025R (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G242John Deere 1025RDifference
ManufacturerBolensJohn Deere—
ModelG2421025R—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility, Sub-Compact—

Engine

SpecBolens G242John Deere 1025RDifference
ManufacturerIsekiYanmar—
ModelIsuzu 2AB13TNV80F-NCJT—
Power Output24hp23.9hp▲ G242+0.1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,600RPM3,200RPM▲ 1025R+600 RPM · +23%
Cylinders23▲ 1025R+1 · +50%
Displacement72.2ci77.3ci▲ 1025R+5.1 ci · +7%
BoreNot recorded3.2in—
StrokeNot recorded3.3in—

Transmission

SpecBolens G242John Deere 1025RDifference
TypeGearHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G242John Deere 1025RDifference
Length106in87.6in▲ G242+18.4 in · +21%
Width47.6in47.2in▲ G242+0.4 in · <1%
Height75.4in86.2in▲ 1025R+10.8 in · +14%
Operating Weight1,672lb1,444lb▲ G242+228 lb · +16%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G242John Deere 1025RDifference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens G242John Deere 1025RDifference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded2,100rpm—

Tires

SpecBolens G242John Deere 1025RDifference
Front Tire Size4.00-12Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size8.3/8-24Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G242John Deere 1025RDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory I Limited—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded1,177lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G242John Deere 1025RDifference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecBolens G242John Deere 1025RDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens G242John Deere 1025RDifference
CoolantNot recorded1gal—

Operator Station

SpecBolens G242John Deere 1025RDifference
TypeOpenOpen Station with Foldable ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 81st percentile (24 hp)B · 78th percentile (23.9 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 88th percentile (72.2 ci)B · 89th percentile (77.3 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 6
A · 88th percentile (9)B · 1st percentile (2)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 81st percentile (1,672 lb)B · 74th percentile (1,444 lb)
A · G242B · 1025RMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageBolens G242Full spec pageJohn Deere 1025R