John Deere GT242
1993 - 1998
GT200 Series Garden tractor
Series map:
GT242
GT262
14.0hp
17.0hp
Production
Manufacturer John Deere
Garden tractor
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA
Original price was $3,999 in 1995
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Internal wet disc brakes
Open operator station.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Mid PTO independent
Clutch electric
GT242 Serial Numbers
Location: Serial number decal on the rear of the GT242, above the drawbar.
1993 025001
1994 035001
1995 045001
1996 055001
1997 070001
1998 090001
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Electrical
Ground negative
Charging system flywheel alternator
Charging amps 13
Battery CCA 295
Battery volts 12
Battery Group U1
References
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 1996, by John Deere
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 1997, by John Deere
Lawn and Garden Product Information Handbook published in 1998, by John Deere
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1994, by John Deere
John Deere Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1995
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1998, by John Deere
Lawn & Grounds Care Sales Manual published in 1997, by John Deere*
*Publication contains known errors.
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