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Husqvarna R 220T vs Husqvarna YTH2042

Verdict: Husqvarna R 220T vs Husqvarna YTH2042

The Husqvarna R 220T 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 235 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Husqvarna R 220T holds more fuel (12.1 L vs 9.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Husqvarna R 220T is the newer design (2012 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 220T 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 shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Original price
$1550 (2013 )Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
12.1 LReference
9.5 LReference
Displacement
40.03 ciReference
32.95 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
75 x 73 mmReference
94 x 78 mmReference
Power
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
Power (gross)
14.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
88 cmReference
121 cmReference
Weight
235 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
189 cmReference
175 cmReference
Width
88 cmReference
111 cmReference
Height
106 cmReference
105 cmReference
Ground clearance
10 cmReference
Front axle
Cast-ironReference
Husqvarna R 220T attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
16Reference
5 (headlights)Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
24Reference
28Reference
Battery CCA
230Reference
Battery Group
U1RReference
Attachment overview
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
Husqvarna YTH2042 attachments
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
106 cmReference
Overall width
124 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
6Reference

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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