Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens G242 vs RK Tractors RK24H

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
Image not recorded
RK TractorsModel B

RK Tractors RK24H

Utility

power
24 hp
displacement
77.3 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full RK24H specs
BolensBolens G242
vs
RK TractorsRK Tractors RK24H

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
G24224 hp
RK24H24 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

G242 is in the 81st percentile; RK24H is in the 81st · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ RK24H higher · +5.1 ci (+7%)
G24272.2 ci
RK24H77.3 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

G242 is in the 88th percentile; RK24H is in the 89th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ RK24H higher · +1 (+50%)
G2422
RK24H3
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

G242 is in the 50th percentile; RK24H is in the 87th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ G242 higher · +62 lb (+4%)
G2421,672 lb
RK24H1,610 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

G242 is in the 81st percentile; RK24H is in the 79th · 314 models

G242 (A)RK24H (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G242RK Tractors RK24HDifference
ManufacturerBolensRK Tractors—
ModelG242RK24H—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility, Sub-Compact—

Engine

SpecBolens G242RK Tractors RK24HDifference
ManufacturerIsekiYanmar—
ModelIsuzu 2AB13TNV80F—
Power Output24hp24hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM3,000RPM▲ RK24H+400 RPM · +15%
Cylinders23▲ RK24H+1 · +50%
Displacement72.2ci77.3ci▲ RK24H+5.1 ci · +7%
BoreNot recorded3.2in—
StrokeNot recorded3.3in—

Transmission

SpecBolens G242RK Tractors RK24HDifference
TypeGearHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G242RK Tractors RK24HDifference
Length106in100in▲ G242+6 in · +6%
Width47.6in45.7in▲ G242+1.9 in · +4%
Height75.4in90.9in▲ RK24H+15.5 in · +21%
Operating Weight1,672lb1,610lb▲ G242+62 lb · +4%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G242RK Tractors RK24HDifference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens G242RK Tractors RK24HDifference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with electro-hydraulic clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded2,000rpm—

Tires

SpecBolens G242RK Tractors RK24HDifference
Front Tire Size4.00-12Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size8.3/8-24Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G242RK Tractors RK24HDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory I—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded1,325lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G242RK Tractors RK24HDifference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecBolens G242RK Tractors RK24HDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecBolens G242RK Tractors RK24HDifference
TypeOpenTwo-post 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 · 89th percentile (77.3 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 81st percentile (1,672 lb)B · 79th percentile (1,610 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 90th percentile (106 in)B · 87th percentile (100 in)
A · G242B · RK24HMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
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