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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
- 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.
- ZTM 42 uses a Masport engine; Z242F uses a Kawasaki 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 lists at A$6,299; Z242F lists at A$9,499, a A$3,200 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- ZTM 42 has a Hydro-Gear EZT (ZT-2200) transmission; Z242F has a Hydrostatic transmission. The transmission grade tracks duty rating and speed. Grade names are each maker's own and are not comparable across brands.
- ZTM 42 has a 17 hp engine; Z242F has a 21.5 hp engine, a 4.5 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.
- ZTM 42 has Side Discharge discharge; Z242F has Collect/Mulch/Side discharge discharge.
4 more differences, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- ZTM 42 has a published top speed of 5.6 mph; Z242F has a published top speed of 6.5 mph, a 0.9 mph difference.
- ZTM 42 holds 11.4 L (3 gal) of fuel; Z242F holds 13.2 L (3.5 gal) of fuel, a 1.8 L difference.
- ZTM 42 weighs 237 kg (522 lbs); Z242F weighs 264 kg (582 lbs), a 27 kg difference.
- ZTM 42 cuts from 25 mm (1 in) to 102 mm (4 in); Z242F cuts from 38 mm (1.5 in) to 102 mm (4 in).
Calculated by MowerFacts
- ZTM 42 works out to 0.77 ha/hour; Z242F works out to 0.89 ha/hour, a 0.12 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
- Displacement: not published for ZTM 42.
- Deck Material: not published for ZTM 42.
- Deck Construction: not published for Z242F.
- Drive System: not published for Z242F.
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 |
Z242F Husqvarna · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | A$6,299 | A$9,499 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | — | 44.3 ci (725.9 cc) |
| Engine Power | 17 hp | 21.5 hp |
| Engine Make | Masport | Kawasaki |
| Engine Model | MVT500 V-Twin | FR Series |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 42.1 in (1070 mm) | 42 in (1067 mm) |
| Blades | 2 | 2 |
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4 in (102 mm) | 4 in (102 mm) |
| Deck Material | — | Steel |
| Deck Construction | 13-gauge Stamped | — |
| Anti-Scalp Rollers | — | Yes |
| Discharge | Side Discharge | Collect/Mulch/Side discharge |
| Cut Positions | 7 | 6 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear EZT (ZT-2200) | Hydrostatic |
| Ground Speed | 5.6 mph | 6.5 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 20" x 10 - 10 | — |
| Reverse Speed | 2.5 mph | — |
| Drive System | V-Belt | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 522 lbs (237 kg) | 582 lbs (264 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3 gal (11.4 L) | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
| Length | — | 75 in (1905 mm) |
| Height | — | 40 in (1016 mm) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Frame Construction | Steel | — |
| Seat Type | Spring-mounted adjustable seat with armrests | 15" high back |
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.