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Husqvarna R 120S vs Husqvarna YTH2042

Verdict: Husqvarna R 120S vs Husqvarna YTH2042

The Husqvarna R 120S and the Husqvarna YTH2042 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Husqvarna YTH2042 is the lighter machine (190 kg vs 224 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Husqvarna YTH2042 holds more fuel (9.5 L vs 7.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Husqvarna R 120S is the newer design (2013 vs 2005). 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
Husqvarna R 120S Lawn Tractor
Husqvarna
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Husqvarna YTH2042 Lawn Tractor
Husqvarna
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
20 hp
20 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
HusqvarnaReference
HusqvarnaReference
air-cooled vertical shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Original price
$1550 (2013 )Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.2 LReference
9.5 LReference
Displacement
30.5 ciReference
32.95 ciReference
Power (gross)
14.5 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Starter
12Reference
electricReference
Starter volts
electricReference
12Reference
Sparkplug
EMS PlatinumReference
Chamion RC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.7 LReference
1.7 LReference
Oil change
50 hReference
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Bore/Stroke
94 x 78 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq T36NReference
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
83 cmReference
121 cmReference
Weight
224 kgReference
190 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
16x6.50-8Reference
20x8-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.50-8Reference
20x8-8Reference
Length
228 cmReference
175 cmReference
Width
126 cmReference
111 cmReference
Height
108 cmReference
105 cmReference
Ground clearance
10 cmReference
Front axle
Cast-ironReference
Husqvarna R 120S attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
20Reference
28Reference
Charging amps
5 (headlights)Reference
Battery CCA
230Reference
Battery Group
U1RReference
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 7 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
5Reference
6Reference
Overall width
124 cmReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
Husqvarna YTH2042 attachments

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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