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List prices are the manufacturer’s published figures, re-checked daily; they exclude tax, freight and dealer setup.
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.
- STIHL STIHL RZ 142 Gasoline Zero-Turn Mower — 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.
- STIHL RZ 142 Gasoline Zero-Turn Mower has a 23.3 hp engine; Z242F has a 21.5 hp engine, a 1.8 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.
- STIHL RZ 142 Gasoline Zero-Turn Mower cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 4.5 in (114 mm); Z242F cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 4 in (102 mm). The cut-height range is the shortest and tallest cut the deck offers. Most lawns are kept well inside it.
- STIHL RZ 142 Gasoline Zero-Turn Mower weighs 540 lbs (244.9 kg); Z242F weighs 582 lbs (264 kg), a 42 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What STIHL RZ 142 Gasoline Zero-Turn Mower's weight means for a trailer ›
- STIHL RZ 142 Gasoline Zero-Turn Mower lists at $4,000; Z242F lists at $3,799, a $201 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- STIHL RZ 142 Gasoline Zero-Turn Mower holds 3.6 gal (13.6 L) of fuel; Z242F holds 3.5 gal (13.2 L) of fuel, a 0.1 gal 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.
what isn’t comparable
Not comparable
- Ground Speed: not published for STIHL RZ 142 Gasoline Zero-Turn Mower.
- Blades: not published for STIHL RZ 142 Gasoline Zero-Turn Mower.
- Engine Make: not published for STIHL RZ 142 Gasoline Zero-Turn Mower.
- Deck Material: not published for STIHL RZ 142 Gasoline Zero-Turn Mower.
- Discharge: not published for STIHL RZ 142 Gasoline Zero-Turn Mower.
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 | STIHL RZ 142 Gasoline Zero-Turn Mower STIHL · Zero-Turn |
Z242F Husqvarna · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $4,000 | $3,799 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.2 ci (724.3 cc) | 44.3 ci (725.9 cc) |
| Engine Power | 23.3 hp | 21.5 hp |
| Engine Make | — | Kawasaki |
| Engine Model | V-Twin PXi Series | FR Series |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 42.1 in (1069 mm) | 42 in (1067 mm) |
| Blades | — | 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 |
| Anti-Scalp Rollers | — | Yes |
| Discharge | — | Collect/Mulch/Side discharge |
| Cut Positions | — | 6 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Ground Speed | — | 6.5 mph |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 540 lbs (244.9 kg) | 582 lbs (264 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.6 gal (13.6 L) | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
| Length | 73.2 in (1859 mm) | 75 in (1905 mm) |
| Width | 54.7 in (1389 mm) | — |
| Height | 42.1 in (1069 mm) | 40 in (1016 mm) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | — | 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.