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Scotts L1742 vs Scotts S1742
Verdict: Scotts L1742 vs Scotts S1742
The Scotts L1742 and the Scotts S1742 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. Scotts S1742 is the lighter machine (175 kg vs 209 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Scotts L1742 holds more fuel (7.9 L vs 4.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Scotts L1742 is the newer design (2002 vs 1999). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer 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
17 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
ScottsReference
ScottsReference
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooledReference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.9 LReference
4.7 LReference
Displacement
28.4 ciReference
28.4 ciReference
Power
12.7 kWReference
12.7 kWReference
Air cleaner
paper with foam precleanerReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
1.016 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
0.9 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Dana 4360Reference
DanaReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
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Dimensions
Weight
209 kgReference
175 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.50-6Reference
Rear tire
20x8.0-8Reference
20x8.0-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
15x6.50-6Reference
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
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Charging amps
9Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
BCI Group U1Reference
BCI Group U1Reference
Battery CCA
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190Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
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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.


