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Scotts L17.542 vs Scotts L2048
Verdict: Scotts L17.542 vs Scotts L2048
The Scotts L17.542 and the Scotts L2048 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Scotts L2048 leads on rated power with 20 hp against 18 hp. Scotts L17.542 is the lighter machine (209 kg vs 241 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Scotts L2048 for outright pulling power, or the Scotts L17.542 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
20 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-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.9 LReference
7.9 LReference
Displacement
28.1 ciReference
40 ciReference
Power
13.0 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
paper with foam precleanerReference
foamReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
1.016 mmReference
1.016 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
1.9 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K46 HDReference
Tuff Torq K46 HDReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Weight
209 kgReference
241 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Rear tire
20x8.0-8Reference
22x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8.0-8Reference
22x9.5-12Reference
Length
152 cmReference
152 cmReference
Width
91 cmReference
91 cmReference
Height
98 cmReference
98 cmReference
Scotts L17.542 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
Regulated circuitReference
Regulated circuitReference
Charging amps
9Reference
16Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
BCI Group U1Reference
BCI Group U1Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
121 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Scotts L2048 attachments
48" 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.