Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens G242 vs Massey Ferguson 1225

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
Massey Ferguson 1225 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 1225

Utility

power
24.3 hp
displacement
68.5 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full 1225 specs
BolensBolens G242
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1225

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 152–380

Engine Power

▲ 1225 higher · +0.3 hp (+1%)
G24224 hp
122524.3 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

G242 is in the 81st percentile; 1225 is in the 83rd · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ G242 higher · +3.7 ci (+5%)
G24272.2 ci
122568.5 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

G242 is in the 88th percentile; 1225 is in the 85th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ 1225 higher · +1 (+50%)
G2422
12253
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

G242 is in the 50th percentile; 1225 is in the 87th · 376 models

Forward Gears

▲ G242 higher · +3 (+50%)
G2429
12256
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6

G242 is in the 88th percentile; 1225 is in the 50th · 152 models

G242 (A)1225 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G242Massey Ferguson 1225Difference
ManufacturerBolensMassey Ferguson—
ModelG2421225—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens G242Massey Ferguson 1225Difference
ManufacturerIsekiIsekiSame
ModelIsuzu 2AB1E3112—
Power Output24hp24.3hp▲ 1225+0.3 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,800RPM▲ 1225+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders23▲ 1225+1 · +50%
Displacement72.2ci68.5ci▲ G242+3.7 ci · +5%
BoreNot recorded3.1in—
StrokeNot recorded3.1in—

Transmission

SpecBolens G242Massey Ferguson 1225Difference
TypeGearGearSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G242Massey Ferguson 1225Difference
Length106in91.1in▲ G242+14.9 in · +16%
Width47.6in41in▲ G242+6.6 in · +16%
Height75.4in75.2in▲ G242+0.2 in · <1%
Operating Weight1,672lb1,367lb▲ G242+305 lb · +22%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G242Massey Ferguson 1225Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens G242Massey Ferguson 1225Difference
TypeNot recordedTransmission—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded2,000rpm—

Tires

SpecBolens G242Massey Ferguson 1225Difference
Front Tire Size4.00-12Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size8.3/8-24Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G242Massey Ferguson 1225Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory I—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded1,213lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G242Massey Ferguson 1225Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—
Brake TypeNot recordedMechanical dry shoe—

Electrical

SpecBolens G242Massey Ferguson 1225Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens G242Massey Ferguson 1225Difference
CoolantNot recorded1.9gal—

Operator Station

SpecBolens G242Massey Ferguson 1225Difference
TypeOpenTwo-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 81st percentile (24 hp)B · 83rd percentile (24.3 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 88th percentile (72.2 ci)B · 85th percentile (68.5 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 6
A · 88th percentile (9)B · 50th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 81st percentile (1,672 lb)B · 73rd percentile (1,367 lb)
A · G242B · 1225Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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