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John Deere GT242

John Deere GT242 tractor
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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

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:6 forward and 1 reverse
Model:Tuff Torq E0905
Oil capacity:3.4 qts (3.2 L)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:electric
PTO type:independent
PTO location:Mid PTO

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