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Scotts L1742 vs Scotts L17.542
Verdict: Scotts L1742 vs Scotts L17.542
The Scotts L1742 and the Scotts L17.542 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Scotts L17.542 leads on rated power with 18 hp against 17 hp. In short: choose the Scotts L17.542 for outright pulling power, or the Scotts L1742 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
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.9 LReference
7.9 LReference
Displacement
28.4 ciReference
28.1 ciReference
Power
12.7 kWReference
13.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
paper with foam precleanerReference
paper with foam precleanerReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
1.016 mmReference
1.016 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
1.4 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Dana 4360Reference
Tuff Torq K46 HDReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Weight
209 kgReference
209 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
20x8.0-8Reference
20x8.0-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8.0-8Reference
20x8.0-8Reference
Length
152 cmReference
152 cmReference
Width
91 cmReference
91 cmReference
Height
98 cmReference
98 cmReference
Scotts L1742 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
Regulated circuitReference
Regulated circuitReference
Charging amps
9Reference
9Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
BCI Group U1Reference
BCI Group U1Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Scotts L17.542 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.