Bolens G242 Technical specs


Make Bolens
Model G242
Company country United states
Production years From 1979  Until 1983
Tractor type Compact Utility tractor
Fuel diesel
Price -
Total build -
Service repair manual Bolens G242 Manual
AG front tires 4.00-12
AG rear tires 8.3/8-24
Weight 1,672 lbs or 758 kg
Length 105.5 inches [267 cm]
Width 47.6 inches [120 cm]
Height 75.4 inches [191 cm]
Wheelbase 58.3 inches [148 cm]
Ground clearance 11.8 inches [29 cm]
Rear tread size 38 to 48 inches
Front tread size 37.4 inches
Engine size 72.2 ci or 1.2 L
Number of cylinders 2 cylinders
Horsepower 24 hp or 17.9 kW
Power RPM 2600 (rpm)
Engine torque 50 lb-ft or 67.8 Nm
Engine torque RPM 2000 (rpm)
Fuel type diesel
Fuel tank capacity 4.3 gal or 16.3 L
Number of batteries 1
Battery voltage 12 V
Electric ground force negative
Starter motor electric
Engine starter volts 12 V
Parts And Accessories Bolens G242 Parts
Transmission type -
Transmission gears 9 forward and 3 reverse
Clutch system dry disc
Wheel drive 4x2 2WD
Steering system manual
Braking system mechanical shoe
Cabin type Open operator station
Differentiel lock mechanical standard
Hydraulic system open center
Pump flow rate 3.1 gpm or 11.7 lpm
Hydraulic pressure 2000 psi or 137.9 bar
PTO claimed power -
PTO clutch system -
Rear PTO system transmission
Rear PTO RPM 540 (rpm)
Front PTO system -
PTO fuel consumption -
Hitch control system Position control
Rear hitch 1
Rear hitch lift -



Detailed review of Bolens G242

Bolens produced its G242 farm tractor model From 1979  Until 1983 in United states with a Open operator station cabin.
Talking dimensions and weight, this model weighs 1,672 lbs or 758 kg has 47.6 inches [120 cm] of width, 105.5 inches [267 cm] of length and 75.4 inches [191 cm] of height while maintaining a wheelbase of 58.3 inches [148 cm] and a ground clearance of 11.8 inches [29 cm] the front tread is about 37.4 inches while the rear tread is 38 to 48 inches .
This tractor can fit ag tires of 4.00-12 front and 4.00-12 back .
This Bolens G242 is powerd by a diesel engine it has 72.2 ci or 1.2 L 2 cylinders ,it can produce 24 hp or 17.9 kW at 2600 (rpm), and has a torque of 50 lb-ft or 67.8 Nm at 2000 (rpm) the fuel tank capacity is 4.3 gal or 16.3 L.
This machine has 4x2 2WD wheel drive system,9 forward and 3 reverse transmission system.

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