Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens G242 vs John Deere GP

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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John DeereModel B

John Deere GP

Standard Tread

power
24.2 hp
displacement
339 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
3
Full GP specs
BolensBolens G242
vs
John DeereJohn Deere GP

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 152380

Engine Power

▲ GP higher · +0.2 hp (<1%)
G24224 hp
GP24.2 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

G242 is in the 81st percentile; GP is in the 83rd · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ GP higher · +267 ci (+370%)
G24272.2 ci
GP339 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

G242 is in the 88th percentile; GP is in the 99th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
G2422
GP2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

G242 is in the 50th percentile; GP is in the 50th · 376 models

Forward Gears

▲ G242 higher · +6 (+200%)
G2429
GP3
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6

G242 is in the 88th percentile; GP is in the 10th · 152 models

G242 (A)GP (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G242John Deere GPDifference
ManufacturerBolensJohn Deere
ModelG242GP
CategoryLawn and GardenStandard Tread

Engine

SpecBolens G242John Deere GPDifference
ManufacturerIsekiNot recorded
ModelIsuzu 2AB1Not recorded
Power Output24hp24.2hpGP+0.2 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,600RPM950RPMG242+1,650 RPM · +174%
Cylinders22Same
Displacement72.2ci339ciGP+267 ci · +370%
BoreNot recorded6in
StrokeNot recorded6in

Transmission

SpecBolens G242John Deere GPDifference
TypeGearUnsynchronized gear

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G242John Deere GPDifference
Length106in112inGP+6 in · +6%
Width47.6inNot recorded
Height75.4in55.5inG242+19.9 in · +36%
Operating Weight1,672lb4,925lbGP+3,253 lb · +195%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G242John Deere GPDifference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded
Steering TypeNot recordedManual

Tires

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

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G242John Deere GPDifference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G242John Deere GPDifference
Steering TypeNot recordedManual

Electrical

SpecBolens G242John Deere GPDifference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded

Capacities

SpecBolens G242John Deere GPDifference
CoolantNot recorded9gal

Operator Station

SpecBolens G242John Deere GPDifference
TypeOpenNot recorded

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 81st percentile (24 hp)B · 83rd percentile (24.2 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 88th percentile (72.2 ci)B · 99th percentile (339 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 6
A · 88th percentile (9)B · 10th percentile (3)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 81st percentile (1,672 lb)B · 99th percentile (4,925 lb)
A · G242B · GPMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
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