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Scotts S1642 vs Scotts S1742
Verdict: Scotts S1642 vs Scotts S1742
The Scotts S1642 and the Scotts S1742 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Scotts S1742 leads on rated power with 17 hp against 16 hp. In short: choose the Scotts S1742 for outright pulling power, or the Scotts S1642 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
16 hp
17 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
ScottsReference
ScottsReference
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooledReference
Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
4.7 LReference
Displacement
26 ciReference
28.4 ciReference
Power
11.9 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
1
BrakeReference
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2
ThrottleReference
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3
Parking brakeReference
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4
Forward/reverseReference
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Transmission
Tuff Torq K-51Reference
DanaReference
Gears
infininte forward and reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Weight
175 kgReference
175 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.50-6Reference
15x6.50-6Reference
Rear tire
20x8.0-8Reference
20x8.0-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.50-6Reference
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 S1642 attachments
S1642 Serial Numbers
1999
010001Reference
010001Reference
2000
035001Reference
035001Reference
2001
120001Reference
120001Reference
Location:
Serial number plate on fender deck under seat.Reference
Serial number plate on fender deck under seat.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
190Reference
190Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
BCI Group U1Reference
BCI Group U1Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Scotts S1742 attachments
S1742 Serial Numbers
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.