Compare/White LT-17 vs White ZT-42

White LT-17 vs White ZT-42

Verdict: White LT-17 vs White ZT-42

The White LT-17 and the White ZT-42 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. White ZT-42 is the newer design (2005 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

White

Fit score

Best match

Clear

White

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

17 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

White (a part of MTD)Reference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Steering

manualReference

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Engine

Displacement

30.5 ciReference

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Bore/Stroke

91 x 78 mmReference

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Power (gross)

12.7 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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11.4 LReference

Power

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12.7 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

7 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil change

sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference

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Transmission

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Hydro-Gear EZTReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Mid PTO Type

pulleyReference

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Clutch

—

electricReference

White LT-17 attachments

LT-17 Serial Numbers

1999

13AD686G190Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

42" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven variatorReference

hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

106 cmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

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110 cmReference

Weight

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217 kgReference

Front tire

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11x4-5Reference

Rear tire

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18x8-8.5Reference

Lawn/turf front

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11x4-5Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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18x8-8.5Reference

Length

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170 cmReference

Shipping weight

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217 kgReference

White ZT-42 attachments

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.