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Husqvarna Z242F Special Edition

Zero-Turn mower · Model 970729905 · Prosumer-duty · Gas

$3,499 Husqvarna list price

Checked 23 Oct 2026 on the Husqvarna product page. Tracking since 17 Sep 2026; no change recorded yet.

Manufacturer list price only — it excludes tax, freight, dealer setup and any local discount, and dealers set the final price.

The Husqvarna Z242F Special Edition 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 560 lb (254 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 Special Edition engine specifications
Power Sourcegas
Displacement44.3 ci (725.9 cc)
Engine Power21.5 hp
Engine MakeKawasaki
Cylinders2
Engine ModelFR Series

Deck

Husqvarna Z242F Special Edition 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
Discharge3-in-1 Mulch/Rear Bag/Side Discharge Capable

Drive

Husqvarna Z242F Special Edition drive specifications
TransmissionHydrostatic
Ground Speed6.5 mph

Dimensions

Husqvarna Z242F Special Edition dimensions specifications
Weight560 lbs (254 kg)
Fuel Capacity3.5 gal (13.2 L)
Length75 in (1905 mm)
Height40 in (1016 mm)

Commercial / Pro

Husqvarna Z242F Special Edition commercial / pro specifications
Seat Type15" high back

Productivity & acreage

Z242F Special Edition 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.

Acres/hr (80%)
1.54
Acres/hr (100%)
2.76
Deck width
42 in
Ground speed
6.5 mph

Productivity computed from deck width and ground speed. Compare on the calculator ›

Husqvarna Z242F Special Edition professional and productivity specifications
Deck width42 in
Engine makeKawasaki
Engine displacement726 cc
Engine power21.5 hp
TransmissionHydrostatic
Ground speed6.5 mph
Cut-height range38 mm – 102 mm
Fuel capacity13.2 L
Weight254 kg
Deck constructionSteel
Anti-scalp rollersYes
Seat type15" high back

Husqvarna doesn’t publish 7 of these for the Z242F Special Edition: drive type, warranty, commercial warranty, deck gauge, spindle type, frame construction, drive tire size.

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

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What the parts on this spec sheet mean

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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 weight560 lb
  • + 6×12 trailer900 lb
  • Towed weight1,460 lb
  • single-axle 3,500 lbCarries it, 2,040 lb spare
  • tandem-axle 7,000 lbCarries it, 5,540 lb spare

Needs a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer and a vehicle rated to tow at least 1,460 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.

Husqvarna Z242F Special Edition questions

What size deck is on the Husqvarna Z242F Special Edition?

The Husqvarna Z242F Special Edition has a 42-inch (1067 mm) cutting deck with 2 blades and steel construction.

What engine is in the Husqvarna Z242F Special Edition?

The Husqvarna Z242F Special Edition is powered by a Kawasaki FR Series, 726 cc, 21.5 hp. Horsepower is the manufacturer's own rating.

How much does the Husqvarna Z242F Special Edition weigh?

The Husqvarna Z242F Special Edition weighs 560 lb (254 kg) as specified by Husqvarna.

What size trailer do I need for the Husqvarna Z242F Special Edition?

At 560 lb, the Husqvarna Z242F Special Edition on a typical 6x12 open utility trailer (about 900 lb empty) is roughly 1,460 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 1,460 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 Husqvarna Z242F Special Edition?

Top ground speed is 6.5 mph. With its 42-inch deck that works out to about 2.21 acres per hour at 80% efficiency — allowing for overlap, turns and trimming.

How long does the Husqvarna Z242F Special Edition take to mow an acre?

About 27 min per acre, from its 42-inch deck at 6.5 mph and 80% efficiency — roughly 2.21 acres an hour, so five acres is about 2 h 16 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 Husqvarna Z242F Special Edition?

The Husqvarna Z242F Special Edition holds 3.5 gal (13.2 L) of fuel.

How much does the Husqvarna Z242F Special Edition cost?

Husqvarna's published list price is $3,499, checked 23 October 2026. That excludes tax, freight, dealer setup and any local discount — dealers set the final price.

What is the Husqvarna Z242F Special Edition built for?

Prosumer-duty zero-turn mower. A higher-capacity homeowner machine for larger properties and acreage.

Source: Husqvarna (manufacturer) · archived copy

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