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Scotts 42531X8 vs Scotts S1742
Verdict: Scotts 42531X8 vs Scotts S1742
The Scotts 42531X8 and the Scotts S1742 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Scotts S1742 leads on rated power with 17 hp against 15 hp. Scotts S1742 is the newer design (1999 vs 1997). In short: choose the Scotts S1742 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-cooledReference
Engine
Power
11.2 kWReference
12.7 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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4.7 LReference
Displacement
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28.4 ciReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
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0.9 LReference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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DanaReference
Scotts 42531X8 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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190Reference
Battery Group
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BCI Group U1Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Dimensions
Weight
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175 kgReference
Front tire
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15x6.50-6Reference
Rear tire
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20x8.0-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15x6.50-6Reference
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 S1742 attachments
S1742 Serial Numbers
1999
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010001Reference
2000
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035001Reference
2001
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120001Reference
Location:
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Serial number plate on fender deck under seat.Reference
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.