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Poulan 301ZX vs Poulan PD18H42ST

Verdict: Poulan 301ZX vs Poulan PD18H42ST

The Poulan 301ZX and the Poulan PD18H42ST are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Poulan PD18H42ST leads on rated power with 18 hp against 17 hp. Poulan 301ZX is the lighter machine (179 kg vs 210 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Poulan 301ZX holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Poulan 301ZX is the newer design (2012 vs 2003). In short: choose the Poulan PD18H42ST for outright pulling power, or the Poulan 301ZX 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
Poulan 301ZX Lawn Tractor
Poulan
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Poulan PD18H42ST Lawn Tractor
Poulan
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
17 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Poulan (a part of Husqvarna)Reference
Poulan (a part of AYP)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooledReference
Steering
hydrostatic differentialReference
manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
7.6 LReference
Power (gross)
12.3 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear EZTReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
Clutch
mechanicalReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
85 cmReference
Weight
179 kgReference
210 kgReference
Front tire
11x4-5Reference
10Reference
Rear tire
18x6.5-8Reference
20Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4-5Reference
10Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x6.5-8Reference
20Reference
Length
168 cmReference
Height
99 cmReference
Shipping weight
179 kgReference
210 kgReference
Front axle
Cast ironReference
Poulan 301ZX attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
30" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
106 cmReference
Overall width
93 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
4Reference
Poulan PD18H42ST attachments
42" 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.

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