Compare/Poulan PB17542LT vs Poulan PD18H42ST

Poulan PB17542LT vs Poulan PD18H42ST

Verdict: Poulan PB17542LT vs Poulan PD18H42ST

The Poulan PB17542LT and the Poulan PD18H42ST are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Poulan PB17542LT is the newer design (2013 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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Tell us about your operation

Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Poulan

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Poulan

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

18 hp

Confidence

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

Engine

Displacement

30.5 ciReference

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Bore/Stroke

91 x 78 mmReference

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Power (gross)

13.0 kWReference

13.4 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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7.6 LReference

Transmission

Peerless 206-545CReference

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Gears

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Front PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

mechanicalReference

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Poulan PB17542LT attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

42" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

106 cmReference

Cut height

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3 to 10 cmReference

Dimensions

Weight

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210 kgReference

Front tire

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10Reference

Rear tire

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20Reference

Lawn/turf front

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10Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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20Reference

Shipping weight

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210 kgReference

Front axle

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Cast ironReference

Poulan PD18H42ST attachments

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.