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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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- Husqvarna Z242F — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 42-inch deck; gas powered
- Husqvarna Z242F Special Edition — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 42-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 3 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Z242F has Collect/Mulch/Side discharge discharge; Z242F Special Edition has 3-in-1 Mulch/Rear Bag/Side Discharge Capable discharge.
- Z242F lists at $3,799; Z242F Special Edition lists at $3,499, a $300 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- Z242F weighs 582 lbs (264 kg); Z242F Special Edition weighs 560 lbs (254 kg), a 22 lbs 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 ›
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.
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| Spec | Z242F Husqvarna · Zero-Turn |
Z242F Special Edition Husqvarna · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $3,799 | $3,499 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (725.9 cc) | 44.3 ci (725.9 cc) |
| Engine Power | 21.5 hp | 21.5 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Engine Model | FR Series | FR Series |
| Cylinders | 2 | 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 in (102 mm) |
| Deck Material | Steel | Steel |
| Anti-Scalp Rollers | Yes | Yes |
| Discharge | Collect/Mulch/Side discharge | 3-in-1 Mulch/Rear Bag/Side Discharge Capable |
| Cut Positions | 6 | 6 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Ground Speed | 6.5 mph | 6.5 mph |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 582 lbs (264 kg) | 560 lbs (254 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
| Length | 75 in (1905 mm) | 75 in (1905 mm) |
| Height | 40 in (1016 mm) | 40 in (1016 mm) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | 15" high back | 15" high back |
Where these models differ, explained
Z242F: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — husqvarna.com.
Z242F Special Edition: 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.