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Poulan PD15538LT vs Poulan PO1742ST
Verdict: Poulan PD15538LT vs Poulan PO1742ST
The Poulan PD15538LT and the Poulan PO1742ST are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Poulan PO1742ST leads on rated power with 17 hp against 16 hp. Poulan PD15538LT is the newer design (2005 vs 2003). In short: choose the Poulan PO1742ST for outright pulling power, or the Poulan PD15538LT 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
17 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Poulan (a part of AYP)Reference
Poulan (a part of AYP)Reference
air-cooledReference
air-cooledReference
Steering
manualReference
manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
4.7 LReference
Power (gross)
11.6 kWReference
12.7 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Poulan PD15538LT attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
38" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
106 cmReference
Dimensions
Front axle
SteelReference
SteelReference
Weight
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210 kgReference
Front tire
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9.5Reference
Rear tire
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18Reference
Lawn/turf front
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9.5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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18Reference
Shipping weight
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210 kgReference
Poulan PO1742ST attachments
42" 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.