Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens G242 vs TYM T234

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
TYMModel B

TYM T234

Utility

power
24.4 hp
displacement
80.4 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full T234 specs
BolensBolens G242
vs
TYMTYM T234

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

▲ T234 higher · +0.4 hp (+2%)
G24224 hp
T23424.4 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

G242 is in the 81st percentile; T234 is in the 83rd · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ T234 higher · +8.2 ci (+11%)
G24272.2 ci
T23480.4 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

G242 is in the 88th percentile; T234 is in the 89th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ T234 higher · +1 (+50%)
G2422
T2343
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

G242 is in the 50th percentile; T234 is in the 87th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ T234 higher · +235 lb (+14%)
G2421,672 lb
T2341,907 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

G242 is in the 81st percentile; T234 is in the 85th · 314 models

G242 (A)T234 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G242TYM T234Difference
ManufacturerBolensTYM—
ModelG242T234—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility, Sub-Compact—

Engine

SpecBolens G242TYM T234Difference
ManufacturerIsekiMitsubishi—
ModelIsuzu 2AB1S3L2—
Power Output24hp24.4hp▲ T234+0.4 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,500RPM▲ G242+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders23▲ T234+1 · +50%
Displacement72.2ci80.4ci▲ T234+8.2 ci · +11%
BoreNot recorded3.1in—
StrokeNot recorded3.6in—

Transmission

SpecBolens G242TYM T234Difference
TypeGearHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G242TYM T234Difference
Length106in108in▲ T234+2 in · +2%
Width47.6in52.8in▲ T234+5.2 in · +11%
Height75.4in89.8in▲ T234+14.4 in · +19%
Operating Weight1,672lb1,907lb▲ T234+235 lb · +14%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G242TYM T234Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen CenterSame
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Tires

SpecBolens G242TYM T234Difference
Front Tire Size4.00-12Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size8.3/8-24Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G242TYM T234Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G242TYM T234Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Electrical

SpecBolens G242TYM T234Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens G242TYM T234Difference
CoolantNot recorded1.5gal—

Operator Station

SpecBolens G242TYM T234Difference
TypeOpenNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 81st percentile (24 hp)B · 83rd percentile (24.4 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 88th percentile (72.2 ci)B · 89th percentile (80.4 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 81st percentile (1,672 lb)B · 85th percentile (1,907 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 90th percentile (106 in)B · 92nd percentile (108 in)
A · G242B · T234Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageBolens G242Full spec pageTYM T234