Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens G242 vs Massey Ferguson 1726E

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 1726E Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 1726E

Utility

power
24 hp
displacement
91.3 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full 1726E specs
BolensBolens G242
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 1726E

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 152–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
G24224 hp
1726E24 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

G242 is in the 81st percentile; 1726E is in the 81st · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1726E higher · +19.1 ci (+26%)
G24272.2 ci
1726E91.3 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

G242 is in the 88th percentile; 1726E is in the 92nd · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ 1726E higher · +1 (+50%)
G2422
1726E3
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

G242 is in the 50th percentile; 1726E is in the 87th · 376 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
G2429
1726E9
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6

G242 is in the 88th percentile; 1726E is in the 88th · 152 models

G242 (A)1726E (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G242Massey Ferguson 1726EDifference
ManufacturerBolensMassey Ferguson—
ModelG2421726E—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens G242Massey Ferguson 1726EDifference
ManufacturerIsekiShibaura—
ModelIsuzu 2AB1N843T-F—
Power Output24hp24hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,600RPMSame
Cylinders23▲ 1726E+1 · +50%
Displacement72.2ci91.3ci▲ 1726E+19.1 ci · +26%
BoreNot recorded3.3in—
StrokeNot recorded3.5in—

Transmission

SpecBolens G242Massey Ferguson 1726EDifference
TypeGearGearSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G242Massey Ferguson 1726EDifference
Length106in116in▲ 1726E+10 in · +9%
Width47.6in52.4in▲ 1726E+4.8 in · +10%
Height75.4in97.6in▲ 1726E+22.2 in · +29%
Operating Weight1,672lb2,600lb▲ 1726E+928 lb · +56%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G242Massey Ferguson 1726EDifference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen center gear pump—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens G242Massey Ferguson 1726EDifference
TypeNot recordedTransmission—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Tires

SpecBolens G242Massey Ferguson 1726EDifference
Front Tire Size4.00-12Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size8.3/8-24Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G242Massey Ferguson 1726EDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded1,598lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G242Massey Ferguson 1726EDifference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecBolens G242Massey Ferguson 1726EDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecBolens G242Massey Ferguson 1726EDifference
TypeOpenTwo-post foldable ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 88th percentile (72.2 ci)B · 92nd percentile (91.3 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 81st percentile (1,672 lb)B · 92nd percentile (2,600 lb)
A · G242B · 1726EMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
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