John Deere GT242 vs John Deere LR135
Verdict: John Deere GT242 vs John Deere LR135
The John Deere GT242 and the John Deere LR135 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 LR135 is the lighter machine (192 kg vs 201 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere GT242 holds more fuel (10.4 L vs 6.1 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere LR135 is the newer design (2004 vs 1993). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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.