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John Deere F510 vs John Deere GT242
Verdict: John Deere F510 vs John Deere GT242
The John Deere F510 and the John Deere GT242 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 14 hp. John Deere GT242 is the lighter machine (201 kg vs 505 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere GT242 is the newer design (1993 vs 1990). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
14 hp
14 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Image courtesy of Christopher SmithReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
10.4 LReference
10.4 LReference
Displacement
25.8 ciReference
25.8 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 68 mmReference
89 x 68 mmReference
Power
10.4 kWReference
10.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
paper and foamReference
Idle RPM
1450-3250Reference
1400-3350Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
2.4 LReference
3.2 LReference
Sparkplug
Champion RN11YCReference
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Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
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Fuel system
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carburetorReference
Compression
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8.3:1Reference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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Tuff Torq E0905Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
88 cmReference
121 cmReference
Weight
313 kgReference
201 kgReference
Front tire
18x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
13x6.50-6Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
18x6.50-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13x6.50-6Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Length
213 cmReference
175 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
106 cmReference
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Height (hood)
57 cmReference
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Ground clearance
8 cmReference
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Width
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99 cmReference
Height
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109 cmReference
Front tread
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73 cmReference
Rear tread
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72/78 cmReference
John Deere F510 attachments
F510 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number decal on the left side of the F510, ahead of the rear tire.Reference
Serial number decal on the rear of the GT242, above the drawbar.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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13Reference
Battery CCA
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295Reference
Battery Group
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U1Reference
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
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Overall width
134 cmReference
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Cut height
2 to 8 cmReference
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John Deere GT242 attachments
GT242 Serial Numbers
1993
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025001Reference
1994
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035001Reference
1995
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045001Reference
1996
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055001Reference
1997
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070001Reference
1998
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090001Reference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.