Compare/Poulan PO12530LT vs Poulan PO1538

Poulan PO12530LT vs Poulan PO1538

Verdict: Poulan PO12530LT vs Poulan PO1538

The Poulan PO12530LT and the Poulan PO1538 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Poulan PO1538 leads on rated power with 15 hp against 13 hp. Poulan PO12530LT holds more fuel (5.7 L vs 4.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Poulan PO12530LT is the newer design (2010 vs 2003). In short: choose the Poulan PO1538 for outright pulling power, or the Poulan PO12530LT if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Poulan

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Poulan

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

13 hp

15 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

Fuel tank

5.7 LReference

4.7 LReference

Displacement

20.85 ciReference

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Bore/Stroke

84 x 62 mmReference

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Power (gross)

9.3 kWReference

11.2 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Peerless 203-569Reference

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Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Front PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

mechanicalReference

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Poulan PO12530LT attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

30" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

gearReference

Cutting width

76 cmReference

96 cmReference

Dimensions

Front axle

SteelReference

Front tire

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8.5Reference

Rear tire

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18Reference

Lawn/turf front

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8.5Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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18Reference

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.