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Poulan PD18H42ST vs Poulan PO17542LT
Verdict: Poulan PD18H42ST vs Poulan PO17542LT
The Poulan PD18H42ST and the Poulan PO17542LT are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Poulan PD18H42ST holds more fuel (7.6 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Poulan PO17542LT is the newer design (2007 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
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Poulan (a part of AYP)Reference
Poulan (a part of Husqvarna)Reference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Steering
manualReference
manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
5.7 LReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.0 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Displacement
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30.5 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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91 x 78 mmReference
Sparkplug
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Champion RC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
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1.4 LReference
Oil change
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50 hReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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Dana D4360Reference
Dimensions
Weight
210 kgReference
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Front tire
10Reference
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Rear tire
20Reference
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Lawn/turf front
10Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
20Reference
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Shipping weight
210 kgReference
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Front axle
Cast ironReference
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Poulan PD18H42ST attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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5 (headlights)Reference
Battery CCA
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230Reference
Battery AH
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28Reference
Battery Group
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U1RReference
42" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
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Poulan PO17542LT 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.