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Prices are the recommended retail prices published by each manufacturer’s Australian site, in AUD, as read on the date shown on each model’s page; dealers set the final price.
A side-by-side reference of each model's stated specifications. MowerFacts doesn’t give opinions: where a published, spec-derived rule can separate machines we mark a Data Pick and show the rule; here, read the values and decide what fits your needs.
Best suited for
What each model is built for, from its duty class and key specs. This is a neutral reference — MowerFacts does not rank one model above another.
- Masport ZTM 42 — residential: typical home lawns; 42-inch deck; gas powered
- Victa 42 in Deck Zero-Turn Mower — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 42-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- ZTM 42 uses a Masport engine; 42 in Deck Zero-Turn Mower uses a Briggs& Stratton 2400 PXi Series V Twin engine. The engine maker builds the engine; the mower maker chooses the model, rating and fit, so the badge alone does not settle output or longevity.
- ZTM 42 has a 13-gauge Stamped deck; 42 in Deck Zero-Turn Mower has a Pressed Steel Deck, 2mm Deck Thickness deck.
- ZTM 42 lists at A$6,299; 42 in Deck Zero-Turn Mower lists at A$7,749, a A$1,450 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- ZTM 42 has a published top speed of 5.6 mph; 42 in Deck Zero-Turn Mower has a published top speed of 7 mph, a 1.4 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- ZTM 42 weighs 237 kg (522 lbs); 42 in Deck Zero-Turn Mower weighs 272 kg (600 lbs), a 35 kg difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What ZTM 42's weight means for a trailer ›
1 more difference, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- ZTM 42 holds 11.4 L (3 gal) of fuel; 42 in Deck Zero-Turn Mower holds 13 L (3.4 gal) of fuel, a 1.6 L difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- ZTM 42 works out to 0.77 ha/hour; 42 in Deck Zero-Turn Mower works out to 0.96 ha/hour, a 0.19 ha/hour difference. Calculated by MowerFacts from deck width and the published top speed at 80% efficiency; it is not a manufacturer figure, and real mowing is slower.
Not comparable
- Engine Power: not published for 42 in Deck Zero-Turn Mower.
- Displacement: not published for ZTM 42.
- Warranty: not published for ZTM 42.
- Blades: not published for 42 in Deck Zero-Turn Mower.
- Transmission: not published for 42 in Deck Zero-Turn Mower.
- Drive System: not published for 42 in Deck Zero-Turn Mower.
- Discharge: not published for 42 in Deck Zero-Turn Mower.
- Cut height range: not published for 42 in Deck Zero-Turn Mower.
Verified means each manufacturer publishes the figure. A bigger number is only a bigger number; nothing here says which machine is better. The full specification table is below.
Which is faster on your property? › Measure your lawn once and MowerFacts times all 2 against it.
| Spec | ZTM 42 Masport · Zero-Turn |
42 in Deck Zero-Turn Mower Victa · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | A$6,299 | A$7,749 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | — | 44.2 ci (724 cc) |
| Engine Power | 17 hp | — |
| Engine Make | Masport | Briggs& Stratton 2400 PXi Series V Twin |
| Engine Model | MVT500 V-Twin | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 42.1 in (1070 mm) | 42 in (1067 mm) |
| Blades | 2 | — |
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) | — |
| Max Cut Height | 4 in (102 mm) | — |
| Deck Construction | 13-gauge Stamped | Pressed Steel Deck, 2mm Deck Thickness |
| Discharge | Side Discharge | — |
| Cut Positions | 7 | — |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear EZT (ZT-2200) | — |
| Ground Speed | 5.6 mph | 7 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 20" x 10 - 10 | — |
| Reverse Speed | 2.5 mph | 4.7 mph |
| Drive System | V-Belt | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 522 lbs (237 kg) | 600 lbs (272 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3 gal (11.4 L) | 3.4 gal (13 L) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Frame Construction | Steel | — |
| Seat Type | Spring-mounted adjustable seat with armrests | — |
| General | ||
| Warranty | — | 2 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.