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Husqvarna Z242F

Zero-Turn mower · Model 970458801 · Prosumer-duty · Gas

A$9,499 Husqvarna Australia RRP (inc. GST)

Recommended retail price in Australian dollars, read 13 Oct 2026 from the Husqvarna Australia product page.

Sold in Australia — listed on husqvarna.com, checked 13 Oct 2026. Listed there as Z242F. Also sold in the United States: US specs and list price.

Dealers set the final price; delivery, assembly and any local offer are extra and are not tracked here.

The Husqvarna Z242F is a prosumer-grade gas zero-turn mower, built for large residential properties and acreage, with a 42-inch deck and a 725.9cc engine making 21.5 hp. It weighs 582 lb (264 kg).

At a glance

Power Source
gas
Cutting Width
42 in (1067 mm)
Displacement
44.3 ci (725.9 cc)
Engine Power
21.5 hp
Transmission
Hydrostatic
Ground Speed
6.5 mph
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Engine

Husqvarna Z242F engine specifications
Power Sourcegas
Displacement44.3 ci (725.9 cc)
Engine Power21.5 hp
Engine MakeKawasaki
Cylinders2
Engine ModelFR Series

Deck

Husqvarna Z242F deck specifications
Cutting Width42 in (1067 mm)
Blades2
Min Cut Height1.5 in (38 mm)
Max Cut Height4 in (102 mm)
Deck MaterialSteel
Anti-Scalp RollersYes
Cut Positions6
DischargeCollect/Mulch/Side discharge

Drive

Husqvarna Z242F drive specifications
TransmissionHydrostatic
Ground Speed6.5 mph

Dimensions

Husqvarna Z242F dimensions specifications
Weight582 lbs (264 kg)
Fuel Capacity3.5 gal (13.2 L)
Length75 in (1905 mm)
Height40 in (1016 mm)

Commercial / Pro

Husqvarna Z242F commercial / pro specifications
Seat Type15" high back

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Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — husqvarna.com.

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What the specs work out to

Figures MowerFacts computes from Husqvarna’s own numbers — not published by the manufacturer.

Mowing time

  • ¼ acre10 min 7 min
  • ½ acre19 min 14 min
  • 1 acre39 min 27 min
  • 2 acres1 h 18 min 54 min
  • 5 acres3 h 14 min 2 h 16 min

About 39 min per acre at 1.54 acres/hour, mowing at 4.5 mph. The second figure is at the published 6.5 mph top speed (2.21 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows. About 5.4 acres per tank.

Weight & hauling

  • Machine weight582 lb
  • + 6×12 trailer900 lb
  • Towed weight1,482 lb
  • single-axle 3,500 lbCarries it, 2,018 lb spare
  • tandem-axle 7,000 lbCarries it, 5,518 lb spare

Needs a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer and a vehicle rated to tow at least 1,482 lb.

Gate & trailer fit

  • 32 in gateToo wide
  • 36 in gateToo wide
  • 48 in gateToo wide

Needs at least 49 in of clearance (estimated).

Power & run time

  • Power per deck inch0.512 hp/in
  • Run time per tank~3.5 h

Mowing times assume 1.54 acres/hour: deck width x 4.5 mph at 80% efficiency, which allows for overlap, turns and trimming. 4.5 mph is 70% of the 6.5 mph top speed Husqvarna publishes - almost nobody mows flat out. The "at top speed" figure is the same sum at 6.5 mph, shown so you can see it.

Fit uses the deck width plus 6 in for the discharge chute, because Husqvarna doesn't publish an overall width — measure before buying if a gate is tight.

Towed weight adds a 900 lb allowance for a 6x12 open utility trailer to Husqvarna's published machine weight. Your trailer's own weight is on its VIN plate. Tongue weight, axle placement and your vehicle's tow rating are still yours to check — this is the load, not a loading plan.

Run time assumes a typical 1 gal/hour burn at working load; real consumption varies with engine, load and cut.

Source: Husqvarna (manufacturer) · archived copy

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