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White ZT-17 vs White ZT-42
Verdict: White ZT-17 vs White ZT-42
The White ZT-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 2004). 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
White
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
White
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
17 hp
17 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
White (a part of MTD)Reference
White (a part of MTD)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Power
12.7 kWReference
12.7 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-GearReference
Hydro-Gear EZTReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
White ZT-17 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
—
110 cmReference
Weight
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217 kgReference
Front tire
—
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.