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Features
- 21.5HP/724cc Kawasaki FR651V OHV Engine
- Dependable starting and power you need to get the job done
- Full pressure lubrication and spin on oil filter
- Heavy-duty cyclonic air filtration system
- Hydro Gear EZT Hydrostatic Transmission
- Fan cooled 10cc pumps and wheel motors on each drive wheel
- Mow up to 2.2 acres per hour at speeds up to 6.5 mph
- 42-Inch Fabricated (Welded) Mower Deck
- Heavy duty 10-gauge steel with 2 mower blades
- Cast iron spindles for added support and strength
- ClearCut™ Deck
- Improved air flow for optimal cut quality and clipping dispersal
- Convenient Control Panel
- Choke, throttle, and ignition in one location for easy access
- Easy to operate deck height and blade engagement levers
- Comfortable Operation
- 15-inch sliding seat with spring suspension
- Vibration dampened steering levers with foam grips
- Removable Foot Pan
- Allows easy access to deck belts, pulleys and spindles
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Specifications
Z242F
Engine
Engine Brand
Kawasaki
Starting System
12-Volt Key Start
Engine Cycle
4-Cycle
HP
21.5 HP
CC
724 CCs
Fuel Tank Size
3.5 Gallons
Engine Cylinders
2 Cylinders
Oil Filter
Yes
Consumer Engine Warranty
3 Years
Motor
Battery Voltage
12 Volts
Battery Type
Lead Acid
Battery Included
Included
Overview
Weight
580 Pounds
Consumer Warranty
3 Years
Product Length
75.0 Inches
Product Width
43.0 up/52.0 down Inches
Product Height
40.0 Inches
UPC
085388593832
Additional Model Numbers
967 27 18-01, Z242F
Deck
Cutting Options
3-in-1 (Side-Discharge/Bag/Mulch)
Deck Material
10-Gauge
Deck Construction
Welded
Spindle Material
Ductile Cast Iron
Blades
2 Blades
Deck Positions
6 Positions
Cutting Width
42 Inches
Cutting Height
1.5-4.0 Inches
Deck Lift System
Manual Hand Operated
Engagement
PTO Electric
Deck Drive
Belt
Drive
Speeds
Variable
Maximum Speed
6.5 MPH
Maximum Reverse Speed
3.5 MPH
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheels
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic
Drive System
Hydro-Gear EZT
Accessories
Rear Bagger
Sold Separately
Engine Guard
No
Seat Type
Mid Back w/ Seat Springs
Hour Meter
Included
Arm Rests
Sold Separately
Front Bumper
No
Trailer Hitch
Sold Separately
Mulcher Kit
Sold Separately
Headlights
Sold Separately
Wheels
Front Tire Size
11 x 6 Inch
Rear Tire Size
18 x 8.5 Inch
Tire Type
Pneumatic Wheels
Reviews
(20)
Husqvarna Z242F Reviews & Ratings
Customer Rating
4.65
(20 Ratings)
5
(14)
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Great Machine
By Leif L.
Hingham, Massachusetts
Purchased 04/26/2018 |
Review Posted 07/05/2018
This mower cut my mowing time by 40 percent. Very well made. My mower has the Kawasaki engine which runs great.
Leif L. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
I'd Buy It Again, Easy To Use, High Quality, Fast
Very Decent For A Small Flat Yard
By Terry D.
Bradner, Ohio
Purchased 05/04/2018 |
Review Posted 05/28/2018
It came with a nice big hole on the right rear tire, looked like a crating mistake. Runs with good power, deck ejects grass well, but the hanging deck will scalp if you don't watch it on uneven ground. Everything works well and not sorry I bought it for a backup system. I'm a Simplicity man at heart but could not chock down their price.
Terry D. Recommends This
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4/5
4/5
5/5
4/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, I'd Buy It Again, Price, Reliable
Cons:
Packaging
Very Good Lawn Mower
By Jozef L.
Homer Glen, Illinois
Purchased 05/03/2018 |
Review Posted 05/25/2018
Only one concern - bad tire traction, the rest - all great.
Jozef L. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
High Quality, I'd Buy It Again, Reliable, Light Weight
Cons:
Expensive, Tires
Great Experience Thus Far
By Ray H.
Hygiene, Colorado
Purchased 12/21/2017 |
Review Posted 01/26/2018
My mower was delivered on January 2, so I will write a follow-up review on the mower performance later in the Spring. Mowers Direct was great to work with. They are knowledgeable and did what they said they'd do. The mower came by semi-trailer with lift gate. Guys, you already got free shipping. Pay the extra $50 bucks for the lift gate service. It was shrink wrapped in a crate and the crate attached to a palette. The driver was great, he helped me and my wife pull the mower up the gravel drive with the palette jack. You will need a pry bar and either a circular saw or a sawzall to cut your way through the crate and then the palette. Not a big deal, just takes time and being careful. The set-up instructions were easy to understand. After you roll the mower off the palette, you'll need to wire the battery and add fuel - the mower came oiled up and tires at pressure. The mower started right up and ran great. After a good warm-up, I drove it around the yard for 20 minutes to make sure things were operating okay and used the mower deck to double check that. I highly recommend the Kawasaki motor - powerful, quiet and smooth. When we get into mowing season I'll write another review of the handling and cutting performance. I am very happy with the purchase and impressed with the company and equipment.
Ray H. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
High Quality, I'd Buy It Again, Easy To Use, Exceeded Expectations
Great Mower- Issues After 5 Months
By Kevin C.
Cypress, Texas
Purchased 07/05/2017 |
Review Posted 01/12/2018
I get that there are sometimes issues with some products. After 5 months of use, the starter solenoid went out, I bypassed it with jumper cables to put it on the trailer but decided to mow the lawn one last time before I took it in and it died. Will crank by bypassing, but won't run. Checked the fuse, nothing. Guess we will see how the warranty goes.
Other than that, the machine is awesome. I love how quiet the Kawasaki motor runs. Power is amazing and nothing I have gone through slows it down. Feels very solid and is a lot of fun to run. Took my 3 and 1/2 hr push mow task down to an hour, but if I just want to hit the main parts of my yard, I can honestly do it in 20 minutes. Love the mower and hoping these little issues I have are easy minor fixes. If I don't have a repeat, I would bump up the quality to 5 stars. Still don't regret my purchase, especially in the summer heat.
Other than that, the machine is awesome. I love how quiet the Kawasaki motor runs. Power is amazing and nothing I have gone through slows it down. Feels very solid and is a lot of fun to run. Took my 3 and 1/2 hr push mow task down to an hour, but if I just want to hit the main parts of my yard, I can honestly do it in 20 minutes. Love the mower and hoping these little issues I have are easy minor fixes. If I don't have a repeat, I would bump up the quality to 5 stars. Still don't regret my purchase, especially in the summer heat.
Kevin C. Recommends This
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5/5
3/5
5/5
4/5
Pros:
I'd Buy It Again, Easy To Use, Price, Quiet
Cons:
Starter Issue
Mower does a great job
By Harry L.
Cape Coral, Florida
Purchased 10/16/2017 |
Review Posted 12/16/2017
Un-crating and getting it off of the pallet was a little bit of a problem, but after that everything went great.
Harry L. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
High Quality, Easy To Use, I'd Buy It Again, Price
Cons:
Packaging
ZERO Disappointments
By Robert H.
North Carolina
Purchased 09/07/2017 |
Review Posted 11/02/2017
I absolutely love the product. For me and my circumstances, the perfect cutting width, perfect durability, and perfect power.
While my only critique has nothing to do with the product, I will say that any zero turn does not do well with slippery slopes. It's the nature of the beast. But again, and I STRESS......not a Husky problem.
While my only critique has nothing to do with the product, I will say that any zero turn does not do well with slippery slopes. It's the nature of the beast. But again, and I STRESS......not a Husky problem.
Robert H. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
4/5
Pros:
High Quality, I'd Buy It Again, Easy To Use, Easy To Store
Cons:
Expensive
Good Deal All Around
By Randell P.
Grand Prairie, Texas
Purchased 08/22/2017 |
Review Posted 10/12/2017
This is my second zero turn, so not much of a learning curve.
The Husky is a replacement for a 17 year old Toro Time-cutter. Nothing last forever.
The power difference is unbelievable. I did have to relearn my yard. The cut is far superior to the old unit. Easy to operate, timing the steering was no problem, assembly (if you want to call it that) was bolting the seat on and attaching the steer handles, came with oil in the engine, so add gas and mow.
I opted to do a dock pickup, ABF was accommodating. The dock employee helped remove the crate and loaded it with the forklift, into the back of my truck.
The Husky is a replacement for a 17 year old Toro Time-cutter. Nothing last forever.
The power difference is unbelievable. I did have to relearn my yard. The cut is far superior to the old unit. Easy to operate, timing the steering was no problem, assembly (if you want to call it that) was bolting the seat on and attaching the steer handles, came with oil in the engine, so add gas and mow.
I opted to do a dock pickup, ABF was accommodating. The dock employee helped remove the crate and loaded it with the forklift, into the back of my truck.
Randell P. Recommends This
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5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
High Quality, Easy To Use, I'd Buy It Again, Price
This Is A Great Mower Somewhere Between Commercial & Residential
By Rex W.
Fishers, Indiana
Purchased 07/24/2017 |
Review Posted 09/08/2017
The best advice I saw was to have a "saws-all" ready to UN-crate it and then bolt the seat and control arms on it. After that I expected to add gas and oil but found mine had oil , wondered if the battery was charged enough to start, and it was. It started right up but had a hard time driving off the "wheel chock" blocks nailed the the base of the crate.
I also bought arm rest and a mulch kit for grinding leaves this fall. I haven't used the mulch plate yet but I am unsure how secure the arm rest will be with time. "You bolt them on" with 4 bolts each side through the plastic seat back edges. The seat itself adjusts further back as needed for comfort with a quick change lever.
The Kawasaki engine is sweet and quiet, the best engine you can get. At this point I've only run it to 90% throttle and it cuts anything you want with ease.
The upgrades any one needs are available by buying direct with very little cost if you can have it delivered at a truck dock or lift gate. I'd rate my purchase between a mower you can get at a home store and a professional business mower at a great cost factor if your mowing a couple of acres with quality equipment.
All the reviews are great, but time will tell. Overall I am satisfied with this purchase and investment. I do think this is a good mower to invest in.
I also bought arm rest and a mulch kit for grinding leaves this fall. I haven't used the mulch plate yet but I am unsure how secure the arm rest will be with time. "You bolt them on" with 4 bolts each side through the plastic seat back edges. The seat itself adjusts further back as needed for comfort with a quick change lever.
The Kawasaki engine is sweet and quiet, the best engine you can get. At this point I've only run it to 90% throttle and it cuts anything you want with ease.
The upgrades any one needs are available by buying direct with very little cost if you can have it delivered at a truck dock or lift gate. I'd rate my purchase between a mower you can get at a home store and a professional business mower at a great cost factor if your mowing a couple of acres with quality equipment.
All the reviews are great, but time will tell. Overall I am satisfied with this purchase and investment. I do think this is a good mower to invest in.
Rex W. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
4/5
4/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
High Quality, Easy To Use, Price, Quiet
Cons:
Packaging
Great Mower
By Frederick H
Gowen, Michigan
Purchased 08/03/2017 |
Review Posted 08/26/2017
Great product.... works as well as they said...
Frederick H Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
4/5
Pros:
High Quality, I'd Buy It Again, Reliable, Durable
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