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Poulan PB155G42 vs Poulan PO1538
Verdict: Poulan PB155G42 vs Poulan PO1538
The Poulan PB155G42 and the Poulan PO1538 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Poulan PB155G42 leads on rated power with 16 hp against 15 hp. Poulan PB155G42 is the newer design (2014 vs 2003). In short: choose the Poulan PB155G42 for outright pulling power, or the Poulan PO1538 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Poulan
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
16 hp
15 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
manualReference
manualReference
Engine
Displacement
30.5 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
91 x 78 mmReference
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Power (gross)
11.6 kWReference
11.2 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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4.7 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 206-545CReference
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Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
mechanicalReference
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Dimensions
Front tire
15x6-6Reference
8.5Reference
Rear tire
20x8-8Reference
18Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
8.5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8-8Reference
18Reference
Front axle
SteelReference
SteelReference
Poulan PB155G42 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
gearReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
96 cmReference
Poulan PO1538 attachments
38" Mower deck
Cut height
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3 to 10 cmReference
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.