Bolens

Bolens G242

The Bolens G242 is a compact utility tractor built by Iseki and distributed by Bolens from 1979 to 1983. It features a 24 hp Isuzu 1.2L 2-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine, a 9-speed gear transmission with dry disc clutch, and two-wheel drive with mechanical rear differential lock. The tractor has an open operator station with optional two-post ROPS or soft-side cab. It includes an open center hydraulic system with 2000 psi pressure and 3.1 gpm pump flow. The G242 supports a rear PTO with 540/1000 rpm and a category 1 rear hitch with position control. Standard tires are 4.00-12 front and 8.3/8-24 rear. Attachments available include a 54" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade, front-end loader, and backhoe. The tractor weighs 1672 lbs and has a wheelbase of 58.3 inches.

Power24 hp

Founded1979 - 1983

ModelG242

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Bolens G242

Power

Engine power	24 hp (17.9 kW)

Tires

Standard tires (ag)	Front: 4.00-12. Rear: 8.3/8-24

Engine

Type	diesel
Model	Isuzu 2AB1
Power	24 hp (17.9 kW)
Torque	50 lb-ft (67.8 Nm)
Cooling	liquid-cooled
Starter	electric
Cylinders	2-cylinder
Rated RPM	2600
Torque RPM	2000
Pre-heating	glow plugs
Displacement	72.2 ci (1.2 L)
Starter volts	12

Dimensions

Width	47.6 inches (120 cm)
Height	75.4 inches (191 cm)
Length	105.5 inches (267 cm)
Weight	1672 lbs (758 kg)
Wheelbase	58.3 inches (148 cm)
Rear tread	38 to 48 inches (96 to 121 cm)
Front tread	37.4 inches (94 cm)
Ground clearance	11.8 inches (29 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Hydraulics

Type	open center
Pressure	2000 psi (137.9 bar)
Pump flow	3.1 gpm (11.7 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Mechanical shoe brakes
Steering	Manual
Operator station	Open operator station. Two-post ROPS (#1960) optional with available canopy. Soft-side cab (#19706) optional
Differential lock	mechanical rear

Production

Type	Compact Utility tractor
Distributor	Bolens
Manufacturer	Iseki
Years produced	1979 - 1983

Attachments

60" Blade	Bolens 1956, front-mount, 60 inches width (152 cm), 19 inches height (48 cm), 10 inches lift (25 cm), 2 inches cut (5 cm), 250 lbs (113 kg), hydraulic-lift, hydraulic-angle
1924 Loader	750 lbs lift (full at pin) (340 kg), 1200 lbs breakout (544 kg), 31 inches reach (dumped) (78 cm), 20° rollback, 89.5 inches height (at pin) (227 cm), raise: 8s, weight: 775 lbs (351 kg), Bucket width: 48 inches (121 cm) and 60 inches (152 cm)
48" Snow blower	Bolens 1948, 48 inches width (121 cm), two-stage, Clear height:30.4 inches (77 cm), front-mount, 500 lbs (226 kg)
Bolens 17380 Backhoe	Backhoe type Bolens 17380 Backhoe, Weight 600 lbs (272 kg), Digging depth 78 inches (198 cm), Reach from pivot 94 inches (238 cm), Loading height 53 inches (134 cm)
54" mid-mount mower deck	mid-mount Bolens 1954, 3-blade with hydraulic lift, Cutting width 54 inches (137 cm), Weight 300 lbs (136 kg), Cut height 1 to 5 inch (2 to 12 cm)

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