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Toro SW4200 74784 vs Toro Wheel Horse GT420
Verdict: Toro SW4200 74784 vs Toro Wheel Horse GT420
The Toro SW4200 74784 and the Toro Wheel Horse GT420 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. Toro Wheel Horse GT420 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Toro SW4200 74784 is the newer design (2015 vs 2005). 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
Toro
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Toro
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
17 hp
17 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
ToroReference
Hydro-GearReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
15.1 LReference
Displacement
43.2 ciReference
35.6 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
77 x 76 mmReference
74 x 68 mmReference
Power (net)
12.5 kWReference
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Power (gross)
18.3 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
2.0 LReference
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Sparkplug
NGK BPR6ESReference
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Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Power
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12.7 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear ZT-2100Reference
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Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
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Dimensions
Front tire
13x5Reference
16x6.5Reference
Rear tire
18x7.5Reference
23x10.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5Reference
16x6.5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x7.5Reference
23x10.5Reference
Length
200 cmReference
175 cmReference
Height
115 cmReference
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Front axle
CastersReference
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Wheelbase
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125 cmReference
Weight
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298 kgReference
Width
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91 cmReference
Toro SW4200 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
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Overall width
136 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 11 cmReference
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Toro GT420 attachments
Attachment overview
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.