Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens G242 vs Yanmar 424

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
Yanmar 424 Tractor
YanmarModel B

Yanmar 424

Utility

power
23.9 hp
displacement
77.2 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 424 specs
BolensBolens G242
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

▲ G242 higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)
G24224 hp
42423.9 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

G242 is in the 81st percentile; 424 is in the 78th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 424 higher · +5 ci (+7%)
G24272.2 ci
42477.2 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

G242 is in the 88th percentile; 424 is in the 89th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ 424 higher · +1 (+50%)
G2422
4243
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

G242 is in the 50th percentile; 424 is in the 87th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ 424 higher · +158 lb (+9%)
G2421,672 lb
4241,830 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

G242 is in the 81st percentile; 424 is in the 84th · 314 models

G242 (A)424 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G242Yanmar 424Difference
ManufacturerBolensYanmar—
ModelG242424—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens G242Yanmar 424Difference
ManufacturerIsekiYanmar—
ModelIsuzu 2AB13TNV80F—
Power Output24hp23.9hp▲ G242+0.1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,600RPM3,200RPM▲ 424+600 RPM · +23%
Cylinders23▲ 424+1 · +50%
Displacement72.2ci77.2ci▲ 424+5 ci · +7%
BoreNot recorded3.2in—
StrokeNot recorded3.3in—

Transmission

SpecBolens G242Yanmar 424Difference
TypeGearHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G242Yanmar 424Difference
Length106in106inSame
Width47.6in54.3in▲ 424+6.7 in · +14%
Height75.4in85.8in▲ 424+10.4 in · +14%
Operating Weight1,672lb1,830lb▲ 424+158 lb · +9%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G242Yanmar 424Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen CenterSame
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens G242Yanmar 424Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with hydraulic clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded2,000rpm—

Tires

SpecBolens G242Yanmar 424Difference
Front Tire Size4.00-12Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size8.3/8-24Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G242Yanmar 424Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 1—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded1,215lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G242Yanmar 424Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recordedMFWD—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecBolens G242Yanmar 424Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens G242Yanmar 424Difference
CoolantNot recorded0.8gal—

Operator Station

SpecBolens G242Yanmar 424Difference
TypeOpenTwo-post foldable ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 81st percentile (24 hp)B · 78th percentile (23.9 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 88th percentile (72.2 ci)B · 89th percentile (77.2 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 81st percentile (1,672 lb)B · 84th percentile (1,830 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 90th percentile (106 in)B · 90th percentile (106 in)
A · G242B · 424Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageBolens G242Full spec pageYanmar 424