Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens G242 vs Kubota KL24R

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
Kubota KL24R Tractor
KubotaModel B

Kubota KL24R

Utility

power
23.6 hp
displacement
91.5 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full KL24R specs
BolensBolens G242
vs
KubotaKubota KL24R

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 152–380

Engine Power

▲ G242 higher · +0.4 hp (+2%)
G24224 hp
KL24R23.6 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

G242 is in the 81st percentile; KL24R is in the 78th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ KL24R higher · +19.3 ci (+27%)
G24272.2 ci
KL24R91.5 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

G242 is in the 88th percentile; KL24R is in the 92nd · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ KL24R higher · +1 (+50%)
G2422
KL24R3
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

G242 is in the 50th percentile; KL24R is in the 87th · 376 models

Forward Gears

▲ KL24R higher · +7 (+78%)
G2429
KL24R16
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6

G242 is in the 88th percentile; KL24R is in the 95th · 152 models

G242 (A)KL24R (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G242Kubota KL24RDifference
ManufacturerBolensKubota—
ModelG242KL24R—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens G242Kubota KL24RDifference
ManufacturerIsekiKubota—
ModelIsuzu 2AB1D1503—
Power Output24hp23.6hp▲ G242+0.4 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,700RPM▲ KL24R+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders23▲ KL24R+1 · +50%
Displacement72.2ci91.5ci▲ KL24R+19.3 ci · +27%
BoreNot recorded3.3in—
StrokeNot recorded3.6in—

Transmission

SpecBolens G242Kubota KL24RDifference
TypeGearPower shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G242Kubota KL24RDifference
Length106inNot recorded—
Width47.6inNot recorded—
Height75.4inNot recorded—
Operating Weight1,672lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G242Kubota KL24RDifference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Tires

SpecBolens G242Kubota KL24RDifference
Front Tire Size4.00-12Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size8.3/8-24Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G242Kubota KL24RDifference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G242Kubota KL24RDifference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Electrical

SpecBolens G242Kubota KL24RDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecBolens G242Kubota KL24RDifference
TypeOpenROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 81st percentile (24 hp)B · 78th percentile (23.6 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 88th percentile (72.2 ci)B · 92nd percentile (91.5 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 6
A · 88th percentile (9)B · 95th percentile (16)
A · G242B · KL24RMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
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