John Deere GT242 vs New Holland lawn tractors MC35

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere GT242

John Deere GT242

14 HP · 1993–1998

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New Holland lawn tractors MC35

New Holland lawn tractors MC35

35 HP · 1999–2008

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The New Holland lawn tractors MC35 is more powerful than the John Deere GT242: 35 HP versus 14 HP (+21 HP, +150%).
  • The New Holland lawn tractors MC35 is the more recent model: production started in 1999, versus 1993 for the John Deere GT242.
  • The New Holland lawn tractors MC35 is heavier: 748 kg versus 201 kg for the John Deere GT242.
  • The New Holland lawn tractors MC35 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

John Deere GT242New Holland lawn tractors MC35
Power14 HP35 HP
Production years1993–19981999–2008
FuelGasolineDiesel
Cylinders13
Weight201 kg748 kg
Drive2WD4WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)6 / 1
Wheelbase121 cm124 cm
Length175 cm241 cm
Mower deck38"60"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the John Deere GT242 or the New Holland lawn tractors MC35?

The New Holland lawn tractors MC35 is more powerful than the John Deere GT242: 35 HP versus 14 HP (+21 HP, +150%).

Which is more recent, the John Deere GT242 or the New Holland lawn tractors MC35?

The New Holland lawn tractors MC35 is the more recent model: production started in 1999, versus 1993 for the John Deere GT242.

Which is heavier, the John Deere GT242 or the New Holland lawn tractors MC35?

The New Holland lawn tractors MC35 is heavier: 748 kg versus 201 kg for the John Deere GT242.

Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere GT242 or the New Holland lawn tractors MC35?

The New Holland lawn tractors MC35 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 38".

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