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Scotts 42502X vs Scotts 42561X8
Verdict: Scotts 42502X vs Scotts 42561X8
The Scotts 42502X and the Scotts 42561X8 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Scotts 42502X leads on rated power with 17 hp against 15 hp. In short: choose the Scotts 42502X for outright pulling power, or the Scotts 42561X8 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
Scotts
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Scotts
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
17 hp
15 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
ScottsReference
ScottsReference
Manufacturer
MurrayReference
MurrayReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooledReference
Engine
Power
12.7 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power (gross)
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11.2 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless MST206-502Reference
Peerless 205-024Reference
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
mechanicalReference
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Dimensions
Front tire
15x6-6Reference
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Rear tire
20x10-8Reference
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Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
20x10-8Reference
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Scotts 42502X attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Scotts 42561X8 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.