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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.
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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 Z242F — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 42-inch deck; gas powered
- Toro 42 in TimeCutter SS 4225 — 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.
- Z242F holds 13.2 L (3.5 gal) of fuel; 42 in TimeCutter SS 4225 holds 11.4 L (3 gal) of fuel, a 1.8 L difference. Tank size bounds how long a machine runs between stops. Consumption varies with engine, load and speed, so hours per tank are not fixed.
- Z242F weighs 264 kg (582 lbs); 42 in TimeCutter SS 4225 weighs 240.4 kg (530 lbs), a 23.6 kg difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What Z242F's weight means for a trailer ›
- Z242F cuts from 38 mm (1.5 in) to 102 mm (4 in); 42 in TimeCutter SS 4225 cuts from 38 mm (1.5 in) to 114 mm (4.5 in). The cut-height range is the shortest and tallest cut the deck offers. Most lawns are kept well inside it.
- Z242F has a published top speed of 6.5 mph; 42 in TimeCutter SS 4225 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.
- Z242F has a 21.5 hp engine; 42 in TimeCutter SS 4225 has a 22 hp engine, a 0.5 hp difference. Published horsepower is the maker's rating at a stated engine speed. It is a different measure from displacement, and two engines of equal rating can pull differently.
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Z242F works out to 0.89 ha/hour; 42 in TimeCutter SS 4225 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 Z242F.
- Engine Make: not published for 42 in TimeCutter SS 4225.
- Transmission: not published for 42 in TimeCutter SS 4225.
- Deck Material: not published for 42 in TimeCutter SS 4225.
- Deck Construction: not published for Z242F.
- Drive System: not published for Z242F.
- Discharge: not published for 42 in TimeCutter SS 4225.
- Price: 42 in TimeCutter SS 4225 is dealer quote only.
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 | Z242F Husqvarna · Zero-Turn |
42 in TimeCutter SS 4225 Toro · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | A$9,499 | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (725.9 cc) | 44.2 ci (725 cc) |
| Engine Power | 21.5 hp | 22 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki | — |
| Engine Model | FR Series | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 42 in (1067 mm) | 42 in (1067 mm) |
| Blades | 2 | 2 |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4 in (102 mm) | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Deck Material | Steel | — |
| Deck Construction | — | Stamped steel |
| Anti-Scalp Rollers | Yes | — |
| Discharge | Collect/Mulch/Side discharge | — |
| Cut Positions | 6 | — |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | — |
| Ground Speed | 6.5 mph | 7 mph |
| Drive System | — | Dual Hydrostatic Hydro-Gear® ZT 2100 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 582 lbs (264 kg) | 530 lbs (240.4 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) | 3 gal (11.4 L) |
| Length | 75 in (1905 mm) | — |
| Height | 40 in (1016 mm) | — |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | 15" high back | 40.6 cm contoured seat, adjustable, hinged mounting, with spring suspension |
| General | ||
| Warranty | — | 3 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
Z242F: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — husqvarna.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.