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Lawn Chief 4-1242YT vs Lawn Chief 520
Verdict: Lawn Chief 4-1242YT vs Lawn Chief 520
The Lawn Chief 4-1242YT and the Lawn Chief 520 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 13 hp. Lawn Chief 520 is the newer design (1991 vs 1986). 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
Lawn Chief
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Lawn Chief
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
13 hp
13 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
11.4 LReference
Power (gross)
9.3 kWReference
9.3 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
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
109 cmReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Lawn Chief 520 attachments
Attachment overview
43" 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.