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Lawn Tractor · 1993Unverified

John Deere GT242

Name: John Deere GT242
Brand: John Deere

John Deere GT242 — GT200 Series · 14 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere GT242 is a lawn tractor with a rated power of 14 hp, a mid-range figure for its class. It was manufactured from 1993 to 1998 and features a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine. The tractor is equipped with two-wheel drive and a 6-speed gearbox, and its listed operating weight is 201 kg. It is suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

14 hp

Weight

201 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

66 rows

Recorded power

14 hp

Recorded weight

201 kg

Transmissions

6-speed gear

Production years

1993-1998

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Garden tractorReference

Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USAReference

Original price was $3,999 in 1995Reference

Two-wheel driveReference

Manual steeringReference

Internal wet disc brakesReference

Open operator station.Reference

Engine

14HP Kawasaki 422cc 1-cyl gasolineReference

Fuel tank10.4 LReference

Kawasaki FC420VReference

gasolineReference

1-cylinderReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Displacement25.8 ciReference

Bore/Stroke89 x 68 mmReference

Power10.4 kWReference

Fuel systemcarburetorReference

Air cleanerpaper and foamReference

Compression8.3:1Reference

Idle RPM1400-3350Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity1.4 LReference

Transmission

6-speed gearReference

TransmissionTuff Torq E0905Reference

Typebelt-driven gearReference

Gears6 forward and 1 reverseReference

Oil capacity3.2 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTOindependentReference

ClutchelectricReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase121 cmReference

Weight201 kgReference

Front tire16x6.50-8Reference

Rear tire23x10.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf front16x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear23x10.50-12Reference

Length175 cmReference

Width99 cmReference

Height109 cmReference

Front tread73 cmReference

Rear tread72/78 cmReference

John Deere GT242 attachments

38" mid-mount mower deckReference

44" mid-mount mower deckReference

48" mid-mount mower deckReference

snowblowerReference

bladeReference

GT242 Serial Numbers

Location:Serial number decal on the rear of the GT242, above the drawbar.Reference

1993025001Reference

1994035001Reference

1995045001Reference

1996055001Reference

1997070001Reference

1998090001Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemflywheel alternatorReference

Charging amps13Reference

Battery CCA295Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Battery GroupU1Reference

Attachment overview

38" mid-mount mower deckReference

44" mid-mount mower deckReference

48" mid-mount mower deckReference

SnowblowerReference

BladeReference

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

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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