Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens G242 vs Yanmar YM240

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
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YanmarModel B

Yanmar YM240

Utility

power
24 hp
displacement
69.9 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
8
Full YM240 specs
BolensBolens G242
vs
YanmarYanmar YM240

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 152–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
G24224 hp
YM24024 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

G242 is in the 81st percentile; YM240 is in the 81st · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ G242 higher · +2.3 ci (+3%)
G24272.2 ci
YM24069.9 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

G242 is in the 88th percentile; YM240 is in the 87th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
G2422
YM2402
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

G242 is in the 50th percentile; YM240 is in the 50th · 376 models

Forward Gears

▲ G242 higher · +1 (+13%)
G2429
YM2408
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6

G242 is in the 88th percentile; YM240 is in the 82nd · 152 models

G242 (A)YM240 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G242Yanmar YM240Difference
ManufacturerBolensYanmar—
ModelG242YM240—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens G242Yanmar YM240Difference
ManufacturerIsekiYanmar—
ModelIsuzu 2AB12TR20AX—
Power Output24hp24hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,400RPM▲ G242+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders22Same
Displacement72.2ci69.9ci▲ G242+2.3 ci · +3%
BoreNot recorded3.5in—
StrokeNot recorded3.5in—

Transmission

SpecBolens G242Yanmar YM240Difference
TypeGearGearSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G242Yanmar YM240Difference
Length106in111in▲ YM240+5 in · +5%
Width47.6in48.8in▲ YM240+1.2 in · +3%
Height75.4in72.4in▲ G242+3 in · +4%
Operating Weight1,672lb1,698lb▲ YM240+26 lb · +2%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G242Yanmar YM240Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen CenterSame
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Tires

SpecBolens G242Yanmar YM240Difference
Front Tire Size4.00-12Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size8.3/8-24Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G242Yanmar YM240Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G242Yanmar YM240Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Electrical

SpecBolens G242Yanmar YM240Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecBolens G242Yanmar YM240Difference
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 · 87th percentile (69.9 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 6
A · 88th percentile (9)B · 82nd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 81st percentile (1,672 lb)B · 82nd percentile (1,698 lb)
A · G242B · YM240Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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