Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens G242 vs TAFE 25

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
TAFE 25 Tractor
TAFEModel B

TAFE 25

Sub-Compact

power
24 hp
displacement
102 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
6
Full 25 specs
BolensBolens G242
vs
TAFETAFE 25

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 152–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
G24224 hp
2524 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

G242 is in the 81st percentile; 25 is in the 81st · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 25 higher · +29.8 ci (+41%)
G24272.2 ci
25102 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

G242 is in the 88th percentile; 25 is in the 93rd · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
G2422
252
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

G242 is in the 50th percentile; 25 is in the 50th · 376 models

Forward Gears

▲ G242 higher · +3 (+50%)
G2429
256
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6

G242 is in the 88th percentile; 25 is in the 50th · 152 models

G242 (A)25 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G242TAFE 25Difference
ManufacturerBolensTAFE—
ModelG24225—
CategoryLawn and GardenSub-Compact—

Engine

SpecBolens G242TAFE 25Difference
ManufacturerIsekiNot recorded—
ModelIsuzu 2AB1Not recorded—
Power Output24hp24hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,000RPM▲ G242+600 RPM · +30%
Cylinders22Same
Displacement72.2ci102ci▲ 25+29.8 ci · +41%

Transmission

SpecBolens G242TAFE 25Difference
TypeGearsliding gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G242TAFE 25Difference
Length106in121in▲ 25+15 in · +14%
Width47.6in65in▲ 25+17.4 in · +37%
Height75.4in86.6in▲ 25+11.2 in · +15%
Operating Weight1,672lb3,086lb▲ 25+1,414 lb · +85%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G242TAFE 25Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—

Tires

SpecBolens G242TAFE 25Difference
Front Tire Size4.00-12Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size8.3/8-24Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G242TAFE 25Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3—

Electrical

SpecBolens G242TAFE 25Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecBolens G242TAFE 25Difference
CoolantNot recorded2.2gal—

Operator Station

SpecBolens G242TAFE 25Difference
TypeOpenNot recorded—

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 · 93rd percentile (102 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 81st percentile (1,672 lb)B · 94th percentile (3,086 lb)
A · G242B · 25Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageBolens G242Full spec pageTAFE 25