Compare Mowers
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.
- Husqvarna Z242E — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 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.
- Z242E uses a Kawasaki 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.
- Z242E has a Fabricated deck; 42 in Deck Zero-Turn Mower has a Pressed Steel Deck, 2mm Deck Thickness deck.
- Z242E lists at A$8,999; 42 in Deck Zero-Turn Mower lists at A$7,749, a A$1,250 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- Z242E has a published top speed of 6.5 mph; 42 in Deck Zero-Turn Mower has a published top speed of 7 mph, a 0.5 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- Z242E weighs 254 kg (560 lbs); 42 in Deck Zero-Turn Mower weighs 272 kg (600 lbs), a 18 kg difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What Z242E's weight means for a trailer ›
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Z242E works out to 0.89 ha/hour; 42 in Deck Zero-Turn Mower works out to 0.96 ha/hour, a 0.07 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
- Warranty: not published for Z242E.
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 | Z242E Husqvarna · Zero-Turn |
42 in Deck Zero-Turn Mower Victa · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | A$8,999 | A$7,749 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 44.2 ci (724 cc) |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki | Briggs& Stratton 2400 PXi Series V Twin |
| Engine Model | FR Series | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 42 in (1067 mm) | 42 in (1067 mm) |
| Deck Construction | Fabricated | Pressed Steel Deck, 2mm Deck Thickness |
| Drive | ||
| Ground Speed | 6.5 mph | 7 mph |
| Reverse Speed | — | 4.7 mph |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 560 lbs (254 kg) | 600 lbs (272 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) | 3.4 gal (13 L) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | 15" high back | — |
| 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.