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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.
- Toro 42 in TimeCutter MX 4225 — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 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.
- 42 in TimeCutter MX 4225 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.
- 42 in TimeCutter MX 4225 cuts from 38 mm (1.5 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.
- 42 in TimeCutter MX 4225 has a 23 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.
- 42 in TimeCutter MX 4225 weighs 244.5 kg (539 lbs); Z242F weighs 264 kg (582 lbs), a 19.5 kg difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What 42 in TimeCutter MX 4225's weight means for a trailer ›
- 42 in TimeCutter MX 4225 has a published top speed of 7 mph; Z242F has a published top speed of 6.5 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.
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- 42 in TimeCutter MX 4225 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.
- Engine Make: not published for 42 in TimeCutter MX 4225.
- Transmission: not published for 42 in TimeCutter MX 4225.
- Deck Material: not published for 42 in TimeCutter MX 4225.
- Deck Construction: not published for Z242F.
- Drive System: not published for Z242F.
- Discharge: not published for 42 in TimeCutter MX 4225.
- Price: 42 in TimeCutter MX 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 | 42 in TimeCutter MX 4225 Toro · Zero-Turn |
Z242F Husqvarna · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | dealer quote | A$9,499 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 44.3 ci (725.9 cc) |
| Engine Power | 23 hp | 21.5 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 | 4.5 in (114 mm) | 4 in (102 mm) |
| Deck Material | — | Steel |
| Deck Construction | IronForged® fabricated 10-gauge steel | — |
| Anti-Scalp Rollers | — | Yes |
| Discharge | — | Collect/Mulch/Side discharge |
| Cut Positions | — | 6 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | — | Hydrostatic |
| Ground Speed | 7 mph | 6.5 mph |
| Drive System | Dual Hydrostatic Hydro-Gear® ZT 2100 | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 539 lbs (244.5 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 | ||
| Seat Type | 40.6 cm contoured seat, adjustable, hinged mounting, with spring suspension | 15" high back |
| 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.