John Deere

GT242

Horsepower
14hp
Production
1993–1998
Category
lawn

Overview

Production

Original Price$3,999 (1995)
EngineKawasaki 422cc 1-cyl gasoline
Tractor Typegarden
SeriesGT200 Series
Manufacture LocationHoricon, Wisconsin, USA

Mechanical

Drive Typetwo-wheel drive
Steeringmanual
Brakesinternal wet disc

PTO & Hitch

Mid PTO Typeindependent

Electrical

Groundnegative
Charging Systemflywheel alternator
Battery Volts12
Battery Cca295
Charging Amps13

Fuel Capacity

Fuel Capacity Rops2.75 gal (10.4 L)

Other

Battery GroupU1
Mid PTO Clutchelectric
Blade Availabletrue
Operator Stationopen operator station
Mower Deck Options38" mid-mount mower deck, 44" mid-mount mower deck, 48" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower Availabletrue
Serial Number LocationSerial number decal on the rear of the GT242, above the drawbar

Engine

EngineKawasaki FC420V
Fuel Typegasoline
Cylinders1-cylinder
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Displacement25.8 ci (422 cc)
Bore3.5 in (89 mm)
Bore Stroke3.50x2.68 in (89 x 68 mm)
Stroke2.68 in (68 mm)
Compression Ratio8.3
Power14 hp (10.4 kW)
Air Cleanerpaper and foam
Fuel Systemcarburetor
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity1.5 qts (1.4 L)
Idle1400-3350 RPM

Dimensions

Length69 in (175 cm)
Width39 in (99 cm)
Height43 in (109 cm)
Wheelbase47.75 in (121 cm)
Front Tread29 in (73 cm)
Rear Tread28.5 in (72 cm)
Rear Tread Range28.5/30.75 inches 72/78 cm
Weight445 lbs (201 kg)
Tires Lawn Front16x6.50-8
Tires Lawn Rear23x10.50-12

Weight of tractor only

Transmission

Transmission Typebelt-driven gear
Transmission ModelTuff Torq E0905
Gears6 forward and 1 reverse
Oil Capacity3.4 qts (3.2 L)

Available Attachments

38" mid-mount mower deck44" mid-mount mower deck48" mid-mount mower deckSnowblowerBlade

The GT242 was compatible with the M03262X 30-inch mechanical tiller.