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 L235
BolensBolens G242
vs
KubotaKubota L235
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
▲ G242 higher · +0.5 hp (+2%)G24224 hp
L23523.5 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
G242 is in the 81st percentile; L235 is in the 78th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ G242 higher · +4.2 ci (+6%)G24272.2 ci
L23568 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
G242 is in the 88th percentile; L235 is in the 85th · 366 models
Cylinders
▲ L235 higher · +1 (+50%)G2422
L2353
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
G242 is in the 50th percentile; L235 is in the 87th · 376 models
Forward Gears
▲ G242 higher · +1 (+13%)G2429
L2358
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6
G242 is in the 88th percentile; L235 is in the 82nd · 152 models
G242 (A)L235 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Bolens G242 | Kubota L235 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bolens | Kubota | — |
| Model | G242 | L235 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Bolens G242 | Kubota L235 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Iseki | Kubota | — |
| Model | Isuzu 2AB1 | D1102A | — |
| Power Output | 24hp | 23.5hp | ▲ G242+0.5 hp · +2% |
| Rated RPM | 2,600RPM | 2,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 | ▲ L235+1 · +50% |
| Displacement | 72.2ci | 68ci | ▲ G242+4.2 ci · +6% |
| Bore | Not recorded | 3in | — |
| Stroke | Not recorded | 3.2in | — |
Transmission
| Spec | Bolens G242 | Kubota L235 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Gear | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Bolens G242 | Kubota L235 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 106in | 113in | ▲ L235+7 in · +7% |
| Width | 47.6in | 49.4in | ▲ L235+1.8 in · +4% |
| Height | 75.4in | 76.8in | ▲ L235+1.4 in · +2% |
| Operating Weight | 1,672lb | 2,435lb | ▲ L235+763 lb · +46% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Bolens G242 | Kubota L235 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | Open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Bolens G242 | Kubota L235 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Continuous or live (optional) | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
| Speed 2 | Not recorded | 828rpm | — |
Tires
| Spec | Bolens G242 | Kubota L235 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 4.00-12 | Not recorded | — |
| Rear Tire Size | 8.3/8-24 | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Bolens G242 | Kubota L235 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | I | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Bolens G242 | Kubota L235 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Manual | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Bolens G242 | Kubota L235 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Bolens G242 | Kubota L235 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 1.7gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Bolens G242 | Kubota L235 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Open operator station, two-post ROPS (option) | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 81st percentile (24 hp)B · 78th percentile (23.5 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 88th percentile (72.2 ci)B · 85th percentile (68 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 87th percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 6A · 88th percentile (9)B · 82nd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 81st percentile (1,672 lb)B · 90th percentile (2,435 lb)
A · G242B · L235Median Lawn and Garden Tractor