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Lawn Chief 4-1242YT vs Lawn Chief 405
Verdict: Lawn Chief 4-1242YT vs Lawn Chief 405
The Lawn Chief 4-1242YT and the Lawn Chief 405 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Lawn Chief 4-1242YT leads on rated power with 13 hp against 12 hp. Lawn Chief 405 is the newer design (1992 vs 1986). In short: choose the Lawn Chief 4-1242YT for outright pulling power, or the Lawn Chief 405 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Lawn Chief
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Lawn Chief
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
13 hp
12 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
Lawn ChiefReference
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Manufacturer
MurrayReference
Lawn ChiefReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
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Power (gross)
9.3 kWReference
8.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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Dana 4360-62Reference
Lawn Chief 4-1242YT attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
91 cmReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Lawn Chief 405 attachments
36" Mower deck
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.