John Deere lawn tractors

John Deere GT242

The John Deere GT242 is a garden tractor produced from 1993 to 1998 as part of the GT200 Series. It features a 14 hp Kawasaki FC420V 422cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a 6-speed Tuff Torq E0905 belt-driven gear transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 47.75 inches and weighs 445 lbs. It includes mid PTO with an electric clutch and internal wet disc brakes. The GT242 supports various attachments including mid-mount mower decks (38", 44", 48"), a snowblower, blade, and a compatible 30-inch mechanical tiller. It was built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA, and originally sold for $3,999 in 1995.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere GT242

Tires

Rear tire	23x10.50-12
Front tire	16x6.50-8

Engine

Type	gasoline
Model	Kawasaki FC420V
Power	14 hp (10.4 kW)
Cooling	air-cooled vertical-shaft
Idle RPM	1400-3350
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel tank	2.75 gal (10.4 L)
Air cleaner	paper and foam
Bore/Stroke	3.50x2.68 inches (89 x 68 mm)
Fuel system	carburetor
Displacement	422 cc (25.8 ci)
Oil capacity	1.5 qts (1.4 L)
Starter volts	12
Compression ratio	8.3:1

Dimensions

Width	39 inches (99 cm)
Height	43 inches (109 cm)
Length	69 inches (175 cm)
Weight	445 lbs (201 kg)
Wheelbase	47.75 inches (121 cm)
Rear tread	28.5/30.75 inches (72/78 cm)
Front tread	29 inches (73 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery CCA	295
Battery Group	U1
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	13
Charging system	flywheel alternator

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Internal wet disc brakes
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Series	GT200 Series
Built in	Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Category	Garden tractor
Original price	$3,999 in 1995
Years produced	1993 - 1998

Attachments

Overview	38" mid-mount mower deck, 44" mid-mount mower deck, 48" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade, The GT242 was compatible with the M03262X 30-inch mechanical tiller.
42" Blade	John Deere, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm)
38" Mower deck	John Deere BM18358, 38 inches (96 cm), Total width: 52.6 inches (133 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, right-discharge
44" Mower deck	John Deere BM18366, 44 inches (111 cm), Total width: 45.7 inches (116 cm), 3-blade (Six blades used in mulching configuration, two per spindle), manual lift, rear-discharge
48" Mower deck	John Deere BM18362, 48 inches (121 cm), Total width: 60 inches (152 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, 135 lbs (61 kg)
38" Snow blower	John Deere, 38 inches width (96 cm), front-mount

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