Head to head · Sub-Compact

Bolens G244 vs John Deere 855

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BolensModel A

Bolens G244

Sub-Compact

power
24 hp
displacement
72.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
18
Full G244 specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 855

Utility

power
24 hp
displacement
60.7 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 855 specs
BolensBolens G244
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 855

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
G24424 hp
85524 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

G244 is in the 39th percentile; 855 is in the 39th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ G244 higher · +11.5 ci (+19%)
G24472.2 ci
85560.7 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

G244 is in the 35th percentile; 855 is in the 20th · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ 855 higher · +1 (+50%)
G2442
8553
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

G244 is in the 11th percentile; 855 is in the 50th · 802 models

Operating Weight

▲ G244 higher · +33 lb (+2%)
G2441,903 lb
8551,870 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb

G244 is in the 35th percentile; 855 is in the 34th · 711 models

G244 (A)855 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G244John Deere 855Difference
ManufacturerBolensJohn Deere—
ModelG244855—
CategorySub-CompactUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens G244John Deere 855Difference
ManufacturerIsuzuYanmar—
Model2AB13TN75RJ—
Power Output24hp24hpSame
Rated RPM2,600RPM3,200RPM▲ 855+600 RPM · +23%
Cylinders23▲ 855+1 · +50%
Displacement72.2ci60.7ci▲ G244+11.5 ci · +19%
BoreNot recorded3in—
StrokeNot recorded3in—

Transmission

SpecBolens G244John Deere 855Difference
TypeGearHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G244John Deere 855Difference
Length106in110in▲ 855+4 in · +4%
Width49in51.2in▲ 855+2.2 in · +4%
Height76.8in75.6in▲ G244+1.2 in · +2%
Operating Weight1,903lb1,870lb▲ G244+33 lb · +2%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G244John Deere 855Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen CenterSame
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens G244John Deere 855Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded2,100rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G244John Deere 855Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded785lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G244John Deere 855Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedPower—
Brake TypeNot recordedDifferential hydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecBolens G244John Deere 855Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens G244John Deere 855Difference
CoolantNot recorded1gal—

Operator Station

SpecBolens G244John Deere 855Difference
TypeOpenOpen operator station with two-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 39th percentile (24 hp)B · 39th percentile (24 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 35th percentile (72.2 ci)B · 20th percentile (60.7 ci)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 11th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (3)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 35th percentile (1,903 lb)B · 34th percentile (1,870 lb)

Length

median 113 in
A · 38th percentile (106 in)B · 46th percentile (110 in)
A · G244B · 855Median Sub-Compact Tractor
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