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Scotts L17.542 vs Scotts S1742

Verdict: Scotts L17.542 vs Scotts S1742

The Scotts L17.542 and the Scotts S1742 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. 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 L17.542 holds more fuel (7.9 L vs 4.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Scotts L17.542 is the newer design (2002 vs 1999). In short: choose the Scotts L17.542 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Scotts

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Scotts

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

18 hp

17 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

ScottsReference

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

air-cooledReference

Engine

Fuel tank

7.9 LReference

4.7 LReference

Displacement

28.1 ciReference

28.4 ciReference

Power

13.0 kWReference

12.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

paper with foam precleanerReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug gap

1.016 mmReference

0.762 mmReference

Oil capacity

1.4 LReference

0.9 LReference

Transmission

Tuff Torq K46 HDReference

DanaReference

Gears

infinite forward and 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

Lawn/turf front

15x6.00-6Reference

15x6.50-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

20x8.0-8Reference

Length

152 cmReference

Width

91 cmReference

Height

98 cmReference

Scotts L17.542 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

Regulated circuitReference

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Charging amps

9Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery Group

BCI Group U1Reference

Battery CCA

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190Reference

Attachment overview

42" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Cutting width

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.