Craftsman 42-in 20 HP V-Twin Hydrostatic Turn Tight Gas Riding Lawn Mower
Riding (Lawn Tractor) mower · Model CM13APA9ZSA93 · Prosumer-duty · Gas
Craftsman doesn’t publish a list price for this model — it’s dealer quote only. The Craftsman product page is the place to start.
- Weighs 520 lb
- On a 6×12 trailer 1,420 lb towed, single-axle 3,500 lb
- Mows an acre in 46 min (32 at top speed) How long for your yard? ›
- How these are worked out ›
The Craftsman 42-in 20 HP V-Twin Hydrostatic Turn Tight Gas Riding Lawn Mower is a prosumer-grade gas lawn tractor, built for large residential properties and acreage, with a 42-inch deck and a 747cc engine making 20 hp. It weighs 520 lb (235.9 kg).
Also sold as: 42-in. 20 HP KOHLER Hydrostatic TURN TIGHT Gas Riding Lawn… (Standard)
At a glance
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Engine
| Power Source | gas |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 45.6 ci (747 cc) |
| Engine Power | 20 hp |
Deck
| Cutting Width | 42 in (1067 mm) |
|---|---|
| Blades | 1 |
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 3.5 in (89 mm) |
| Cut Positions | 12 |
Drive
| Ground Speed | 5.5 mph |
|---|---|
| Reverse Speed | 3 mph |
Dimensions
| Weight | 520 lbs (235.9 kg) |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 3 gal (11.4 L) |
Productivity & acreage
42-in 20 HP V-Twin Hydrostatic Turn Tight Gas Riding Lawn Mower deck width, ground speed and computed acres-per-hour, from the specs we have. Duty class: Prosumer — A higher-capacity homeowner machine for larger properties and acreage.
Productivity computed from deck width and ground speed. Compare on the calculator ›
| Deck width | 42 in |
|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 747 cc |
| Engine power | 20 hp |
| Ground speed | 5.5 mph |
| Cut-height range | 25 mm – 89 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 11.4 L |
| Weight | 235.9 kg |
Craftsman doesn’t publish 12 of these for the 42-in 20 HP V-Twin Hydrostatic Turn Tight Gas Riding Lawn Mower: engine make, transmission, drive type, warranty, commercial warranty, deck construction, deck gauge, spindle type, frame construction, anti-scalp rollers, drive tire size, seat type.
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Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — craftsman.com.
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What the specs work out to
Figures MowerFacts computes from Craftsman’s own numbers — not published by the manufacturer.
Mowing time
- ¼ acre11 min 8 min
- ½ acre23 min 16 min
- 1 acre46 min 32 min
- 2 acres1 h 32 min 1 h 4 min
- 5 acres3 h 50 min 2 h 41 min
About 46 min per acre at 1.31 acres/hour, mowing at 3.8 mph. The second figure is at the published 5.5 mph top speed (1.87 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows. About 3.9 acres per tank.
Weight & hauling
- Machine weight520 lb
- + 6×12 trailer900 lb
- Towed weight1,420 lb
- single-axle 3,500 lbCarries it, 2,080 lb spare
- tandem-axle 7,000 lbCarries it, 5,580 lb spare
Needs a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer and a vehicle rated to tow at least 1,420 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 inch0.476 hp/in
- Run time per tank~3.0 h
Mowing times assume 1.31 acres/hour: deck width x 3.8 mph at 80% efficiency, which allows for overlap, turns and trimming. 3.8 mph is 70% of the 5.5 mph top speed Craftsman publishes - almost nobody mows flat out. The "at top speed" figure is the same sum at 5.5 mph, shown so you can see it.
Fit uses the deck width plus 6 in for the discharge chute, because Craftsman 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 Craftsman'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.
Craftsman 42-in 20 HP V-Twin Hydrostatic Turn Tight Gas Riding Lawn Mower questions
What size deck is on the Craftsman 42-in 20 HP V-Twin Hydrostatic Turn Tight Gas Riding Lawn Mower?
The Craftsman 42-in 20 HP V-Twin Hydrostatic Turn Tight Gas Riding Lawn Mower has a 42-inch (1067 mm) cutting deck with 1 blades.
What engine is in the Craftsman 42-in 20 HP V-Twin Hydrostatic Turn Tight Gas Riding Lawn Mower?
The Craftsman 42-in 20 HP V-Twin Hydrostatic Turn Tight Gas Riding Lawn Mower is powered by 747 cc, 20 hp. Horsepower is the manufacturer's own rating.
How much does the Craftsman 42-in 20 HP V-Twin Hydrostatic Turn Tight Gas Riding Lawn Mower weigh?
The Craftsman 42-in 20 HP V-Twin Hydrostatic Turn Tight Gas Riding Lawn Mower weighs 520 lb (235.9 kg) as specified by Craftsman.
What size trailer do I need for the Craftsman 42-in 20 HP V-Twin Hydrostatic Turn Tight Gas Riding Lawn Mower?
At 520 lb, the Craftsman 42-in 20 HP V-Twin Hydrostatic Turn Tight Gas Riding Lawn Mower on a typical 6x12 open utility trailer (about 900 lb empty) is roughly 1,420 lb of towed weight. That is within a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer, and your tow vehicle needs to be rated for at least 1,420 lb. Tongue weight, axle placement and your own trailer's empty weight still have to be checked — this is the arithmetic, not a loading plan.
How fast is the Craftsman 42-in 20 HP V-Twin Hydrostatic Turn Tight Gas Riding Lawn Mower?
Top ground speed is 5.5 mph. With its 42-inch deck that works out to about 1.87 acres per hour at 80% efficiency — allowing for overlap, turns and trimming.
How long does the Craftsman 42-in 20 HP V-Twin Hydrostatic Turn Tight Gas Riding Lawn Mower take to mow an acre?
About 32 min per acre, from its 42-inch deck at 5.5 mph and 80% efficiency — roughly 1.87 acres an hour, so five acres is about 2 h 40 min. Rough or obstacle-heavy ground takes longer; this is deck width times ground speed, not a timed test.
How big is the fuel tank on the Craftsman 42-in 20 HP V-Twin Hydrostatic Turn Tight Gas Riding Lawn Mower?
The Craftsman 42-in 20 HP V-Twin Hydrostatic Turn Tight Gas Riding Lawn Mower holds 3 gal (11.4 L) of fuel.
How much does the Craftsman 42-in 20 HP V-Twin Hydrostatic Turn Tight Gas Riding Lawn Mower cost?
Craftsman doesn't publish a list price for the Craftsman 42-in 20 HP V-Twin Hydrostatic Turn Tight Gas Riding Lawn Mower — it's sold on a dealer quote. MowerFacts records prices only where the manufacturer publishes them.
What is the Craftsman 42-in 20 HP V-Twin Hydrostatic Turn Tight Gas Riding Lawn Mower built for?
Prosumer-duty riding mower. A higher-capacity homeowner machine for larger properties and acreage.
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