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Scotts 42531X8 vs Scotts L1742
Verdict: Scotts 42531X8 vs Scotts L1742
The Scotts 42531X8 and the Scotts L1742 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Scotts L1742 leads on rated power with 17 hp against 15 hp. Scotts L1742 is the newer design (2002 vs 1997). In short: choose the Scotts L1742 for outright pulling power, or the Scotts 42531X8 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
15 hp
17 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
ScottsReference
ScottsReference
Manufacturer
MurrayReference
John DeereReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Power
11.2 kWReference
12.7 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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7.9 LReference
Displacement
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28.4 ciReference
Air cleaner
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paper with foam precleanerReference
Sparkplug gap
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1.016 mmReference
Oil capacity
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1.9 LReference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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Dana 4360Reference
Scotts 42531X8 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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Regulated circuitReference
Charging amps
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9Reference
Battery Group
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BCI Group U1Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
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2 to 10 cmReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
Dimensions
Weight
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209 kgReference
Front tire
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15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
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20x8.0-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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20x8.0-8Reference
Length
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152 cmReference
Width
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91 cmReference
Height
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98 cmReference
Scotts L1742 attachments
Attachment overview
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.