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 Kubota GL240
KubotaModel B
Kubota GL240
Utility
- power
- 23.7 hp
- displacement
- 89.3 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 16
BolensBolens G242
vs
KubotaKubota GL240
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
▲ G242 higher · +0.3 hp (+1%)G24224 hp
GL24023.7 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
G242 is in the 81st percentile; GL240 is in the 78th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ GL240 higher · +17.1 ci (+24%)G24272.2 ci
GL24089.3 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
G242 is in the 88th percentile; GL240 is in the 91st · 366 models
Cylinders
▲ GL240 higher · +1 (+50%)G2422
GL2403
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
G242 is in the 50th percentile; GL240 is in the 87th · 376 models
Forward Gears
▲ GL240 higher · +7 (+78%)G2429
GL24016
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6
G242 is in the 88th percentile; GL240 is in the 95th · 152 models
G242 (A)GL240 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Bolens G242 | Kubota GL240 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bolens | Kubota | — |
| Model | G242 | GL240 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Bolens G242 | Kubota GL240 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Iseki | Kubota | — |
| Model | Isuzu 2AB1 | D1463 | — |
| Power Output | 24hp | 23.7hp | ▲ G242+0.3 hp · +1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,600RPM | 2,500RPM | ▲ G242+100 RPM · +4% |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 | ▲ GL240+1 · +50% |
| Displacement | 72.2ci | 89.3ci | ▲ GL240+17.1 ci · +24% |
| Bore | Not recorded | 3.2in | — |
| Stroke | Not recorded | 3.6in | — |
Transmission
| Spec | Bolens G242 | Kubota GL240 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Gear / Power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Bolens G242 | Kubota GL240 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 106in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 47.6in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 75.4in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 1,672lb | Not recorded | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Bolens G242 | Kubota GL240 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Power | — |
Tires
| Spec | Bolens G242 | Kubota GL240 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 4.00-12 | Not recorded | — |
| Rear Tire Size | 8.3/8-24 | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Bolens G242 | Kubota GL240 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Category I | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Bolens G242 | Kubota GL240 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Bolens G242 | Kubota GL240 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Bolens G242 | Kubota GL240 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 81st percentile (24 hp)B · 78th percentile (23.7 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 88th percentile (72.2 ci)B · 91st percentile (89.3 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 87th percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 6A · 88th percentile (9)B · 95th percentile (16)
A · G242B · GL240Median Lawn and Garden Tractor