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Scotts 42502X vs Scotts 46562X8
Verdict: Scotts 42502X vs Scotts 46562X8
The Scotts 42502X and the Scotts 46562X8 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Scotts 46562X8 leads on rated power with 18 hp against 17 hp. Scotts 42502X is the newer design (1998 vs 1997). In short: choose the Scotts 46562X8 for outright pulling power, or the Scotts 42502X 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
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
ScottsReference
ScottsReference
Manufacturer
MurrayReference
MurrayReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Power
12.7 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Displacement
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42.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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87 x 58 mmReference
Power (gross)
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13.4 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless MST206-502Reference
Peerless 205-023BReference
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
116 cmReference
Variants
46562X31
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Canadian modelReference
Scotts 46562X8 attachments
46" Mower deck
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.