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John Deere GT242 vs John Deere X120

Verdict: John Deere GT242 vs John Deere X120

The John Deere GT242 and the John Deere X120 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 204 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere X120 holds more fuel (14.8 L vs 10.4 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere X120 is the newer design (2007 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.

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Fit & specs
John Deere GT242 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere X120 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
14 hp
14 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooledReference
Steering
manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
10.4 LReference
14.8 LReference
Displacement
25.8 ciReference
30.6 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 68 mmReference
91 x 78 mmReference
Power
10.4 kWReference
Fuel system
carburetorReference
Air cleaner
paper and foamReference
paper and foamReference
Compression
8.3:1Reference
Idle RPM
1400-3350Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
3.2 LReference
1.4 LReference
Power (gross)
10.3 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
Point gap
0.305 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.102 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.152 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq E0905Reference
Tuff Torq T40Reference
Type
belt-driven gearReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Front PTO
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
Weight
201 kgReference
204 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
20x8.0-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
20x8.0-8Reference
Length
175 cmReference
174 cmReference
Width
99 cmReference
131 cmReference
Height
109 cmReference
113 cmReference
Front tread
73 cmReference
Rear tread
72/78 cmReference
John Deere GT242 attachments
GT242 Serial Numbers
1993
025001Reference
1994
035001Reference
1995
045001Reference
1996
055001Reference
1997
070001Reference
1998
090001Reference
Location:
Serial number decal on the rear of the GT242, above the drawbar.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
regulated circuitReference
Charging amps
13Reference
9Reference
Battery CCA
295Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
U1Reference
BCI U1Reference
Attachment overview
John Deere X120 attachments
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
106 cmReference
Overall width
131 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference

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.

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