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Scotts 46562X8 vs Scotts S1742
Verdict: Scotts 46562X8 vs Scotts S1742
The Scotts 46562X8 and the Scotts S1742 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 S1742 is the newer design (1999 vs 1997). In short: choose the Scotts 46562X8 for outright pulling power, or the Scotts S1742 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
18 hp
17 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
ScottsReference
ScottsReference
Manufacturer
MurrayReference
John DeereReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooledReference
Variants
46562X31
Canadian modelReference
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Engine
Displacement
42.3 ciReference
28.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 58 mmReference
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Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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4.7 LReference
Power
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12.7 kWReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
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0.9 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 205-023BReference
DanaReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Scotts 46562X8 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
46" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Cutting width
116 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
42" 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.