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Poulan 301ZX vs Poulan PO17H42ST
Verdict: Poulan 301ZX vs Poulan PO17H42ST
The Poulan 301ZX and the Poulan PO17H42ST are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. Poulan 301ZX is the lighter machine (179 kg vs 249 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 4.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Poulan 301ZX is the newer design (2012 vs 2003). 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
Poulan
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Poulan
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
17 hp
17 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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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
4.7 LReference
Power (gross)
12.3 kWReference
12.7 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear EZTReference
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Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
mechanicalReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
85 cmReference
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Weight
179 kgReference
249 kgReference
Front tire
11x4-5Reference
9.5Reference
Rear tire
18x6.5-8Reference
18Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4-5Reference
9.5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x6.5-8Reference
18Reference
Length
168 cmReference
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Height
99 cmReference
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Shipping weight
179 kgReference
249 kgReference
Front axle
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SteelReference
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
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Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
4Reference
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Poulan PO17H42ST 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.


