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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.
- John Deere Z315EZTrak Mower with 42-in. Deck — residential: typical home lawns; 42-inch deck; gas powered
- Husqvarna Z242F — 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.
- Z315EZTrak Mower with 42-in. Deck has a 12 gauge0.105 in.2.7 mm deck; Z242F has a Steel deck.
- Z315EZTrak Mower with 42-in. Deck has Side discharge discharge; Z242F has Collect/Mulch/Side discharge discharge.
- Z315EZTrak Mower with 42-in. Deck cuts from 32 mm (1.3 in) to 114 mm (4.5 in); Z242F cuts from 38 mm (1.5 in) to 102 mm (4 in). The cut-height range is the shortest and tallest cut the deck offers. Most lawns are kept well inside it.
- Z315EZTrak Mower with 42-in. Deck holds 11.4 L (3 gal) of fuel; Z242F holds 13.2 L (3.5 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.
- Z315EZTrak Mower with 42-in. Deck has a 20 hp engine; Z242F has a 21.5 hp engine, a 1.5 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.
3 more differences, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- Z315EZTrak Mower with 42-in. Deck has a 656 cc (40 ci) engine; Z242F has a 725.9 cc (44.3 ci) engine, a 69.9 cc difference.
- Z315EZTrak Mower with 42-in. Deck has a published top speed of 7 mph; Z242F has a published top speed of 6.5 mph, a 0.5 mph difference.
- Z315EZTrak Mower with 42-in. Deck weighs 252 kg (556 lbs); Z242F weighs 264 kg (582 lbs), a 12 kg difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Z315EZTrak Mower with 42-in. Deck works out to 0.96 ha/hour; Z242F works out to 0.89 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.
- Blades: not published for Z315EZTrak Mower with 42-in. Deck.
- Engine Make: not published for Z315EZTrak Mower with 42-in. Deck.
- Transmission: not published for Z315EZTrak Mower with 42-in. Deck.
- Fuel Type: not published for Z242F.
- Drive System: not published for Z242F.
- Price: Z315EZTrak Mower with 42-in. Deck 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 | Z315EZTrak Mower with 42-in. Deck John Deere · Zero-Turn |
Z242F Husqvarna · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | dealer quote | A$9,499 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 40 ci (656 cc) | 44.3 ci (725.9 cc) |
| Engine Power | 20 hp | 21.5 hp |
| Engine Make | — | Kawasaki |
| Engine Model | 40 EXi | FR Series |
| Fuel Type | Overhead valve | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 42 in (1067 mm) | 42 in (1067 mm) |
| Blades | — | 2 |
| Min Cut Height | 1.3 in (32 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4.5 in (114 mm) | 4 in (102 mm) |
| Deck Material | 12 gauge0.105 in.2.7 mm | Steel |
| Deck Gauge | 12 | — |
| Anti-Scalp Rollers | — | Yes |
| Discharge | Side discharge | Collect/Mulch/Side discharge |
| Cut Positions | — | 6 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | — | Hydrostatic |
| Ground Speed | 7 mph | 6.5 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 18x8.5-8 | — |
| Reverse Speed | 3.5 mph | — |
| Drive System | V-belt | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 556 lbs (252 kg) | 582 lbs (264 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3 gal (11.4 L) | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
| Length | 75.4 in (1915 mm) | 75 in (1905 mm) |
| Height | 41.6 in (1056 mm) | 40 in (1016 mm) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Frame Construction | Heavy-duty 2.5-in. x 2-in. (6-cm x 5-cm) front, and 1.5-in. x 2-in. (4-cm x 5-cm) side tubing | — |
| Seat Type | — | 15" high back |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | — |
Where these models differ, explained
Z315EZTrak Mower with 42-in. Deck: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — deere.com.
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.