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Cub Cadet RZTS 42
Cub Cadet XT2 Enduro LX42
Husqvarna TS342
Husqvarna Z246i
John Deere Z335E
Victa VRX17533HC
Cost
Price
$5699
$5599
$5999
$5999
$5059
$4499
Test results
CHOICE Expert Rating
Mowing
Mulching
Ease of use
Noise (dBA)
95
94
95
89
94
89
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Comments
Good points
Very good mowing and mulching Zero-turn with a steering wheel, so easier to handle for beginners than a twin-lever model Very good controls Has cruise control
Very good mowing and mulching Very good controls Very good handing and a comfortable ride Has cruise control Has reverse override so you can cut backwards
Very good cutting and mulching Very good handling and a comfortable ride Very good controls Has cruise control
Very good mowing and a cleaner cut than other zero-turns in short grass All controls are easy to use (apart from levers)
Good mowing and an even cut compared to other zero-turns on test Very good, forgiving handling for beginners Very good controls (apart from cutting height adjuster) Very low to the ground, allowing you to cut under low trees John Deere mowers significantly more reliable than average according to our survey
Very good catcher mowing Good handling and decent ride comfort Good controls (apart from handbrake) Reverse override allows you to mow in reverse Alarm sounds when catcher’s full Relatively tight turning circle for a tractor-type
Bad points
Stiff steering compared to a tractor ride-on Can struggle for grip when turning on damp surfaces
Relatively tight turning circle for a tractor-type It’s a bit of a hassle to remove the deck and fit the mulching blades, and the mulching plug is stiff to fit Noisy
Cutting adjustment lever reasonably heavy Poor placement of oil drain makes oil changes a hassle Wide turning circle so takes a few stabs to mow around objects Noisy
When the levers are brought together to disengage the parking brake after starting the mower, it can be difficult to work out whether they are forward or aft of neutral As a result, the mower can move forward or back unexpectedly, especially if you’re inexperienced Lever controls are quite sensitive meaning twitchy handling No way to check fuel level
Cutting isn’t as powerful as other lever zero-turns on test (as expected, since it has a significantly smaller engine) Cutting height adjustment mechanism a hassle to use while driving
Not enough power or a high-enough maximum cut to handle long grass Very narrow cutting width means more passes to cut the same area as bigger models Clunky parking brake mechanism and difficult to work out if it’s engaged as pedal doesn’t move far Difficult to convert from catcher to mulch No cruise control All-plastic body panels Awkward to attach hose to wash port
Features
Mulching kit
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Rear bag for catching
Optional
Cruise control
Hourmeter
Yes (key)
Storage pockets/tool storage/etc
1
1
1
1
1
1
Cupholders
1
1
1
1
1
1
Wash port
Mower drive engagement (Manual/electric)
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Blade power take off engagment switch (electric/lever)
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Electric
Reverse shut-off over-ride
Cutting height number of positions
8
12
6
6
13
8
Electric start
Yes (key)
Yes (key)
Yes (key)
Yes (button sequence)
Yes (key)
Yes (key)
Specifications
Type
Zero turn
Tractor
Tractor
Zero turn
Zero turn
Tractor
Transmission (Hydrostatic / Manual)
Forward speeds (Claimed number or speed range)
0-11.3
8.9
0-8.4km/h
0-10.5km/h
0-11.3 km/h
7.3 KM/H
Reverse speeds Claimed number or speed range
5
5
0-4.7km/h
0-5.6km
0-5.6 km/h
4.5 KM/H
Front axle type
Not applicable
Cast
Cast greaseable WB + spindle
Not applicable
Not applicable
Welded
Service intervals shown on machine
Yes (key)
Towing point/hitch
1
1
1
1
1
1
Diameter of unmowed circle (mm)
Zero turn
1450
1650
Zero turn
Zero turn
1400
Cutting width (claimed/measured mm) Measured as width of blade/s, (+/-3mm)
Deck type and material
12-Gauge stamped
12-Gauge stamped
Fabricated Steel
Stamped, Reinforced
12 gauge 2.7mm
Stamped steel
Engine brand
Kohler
Kohler
B&S
B&S
Kohler
Not noted
Engine power claimed (HP)
20
20
21
23
20
17.5
Capacity claimed (cc)
725
725
623
724
656
500
Cylinders
2
2
2
2
2
1
Speed control
Lever + integrated manual choke
Lever, separate manual choke
Yes (lever + separate manual choke)
Auto choke, ZTM
Lever, manual choke
Lever, manual choke
Fuel tank location
Beside seat
Under Bonnet
Under seat
Beside seat
Under seat
Behind dash
Fuel sight gauge
1
Yes, from seat
1
Yes (not while riding)
Oil change point conveniently located?
Fuel capacity (L)
10.6
11.4
15.1
13.25
7.9
6
L x W (m)
2.03 x 1.35
1.73 x 1.27
1.76 x 1.44
1.91 x 1.42
1.84 x 1.37
1.73 x 0.84
Weight (Claimed only)
248kg
204kg
263kg
263kg
223kg
160kg
Warranty
2 Years
2 Years
2year or 5year with conditions
2 year 5 year with condtions
2 Years
2 years domestic (limited)
Website
cubcadet.com.au
cubcadet.com.au
husqvarna.com.au
husqvarna.com.au
deere.com.au
victa.com.au
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