T110 vs Pony 42
T110 vs Pony 42 compared side by side: specs, ratings, price and owner feedback from our independent reviews.
| T110 | Pony 42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Performance | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Build quality | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Reliability | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Value for money | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Comfort & ergonomics | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Features | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| Price | $2,199 | $1,996 |
| Specifications | ||
| Power type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Horsepower | 17.5 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine | Briggs & Stratton single-cylinder OHV | Troy-Bilt 547 cc single-cylinder OHV |
| Displacement | Not published by Craftsman | 547 cc, 1 cylinder |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission | 7-speed manual gear drive | 7-speed Shift-on-the-Go, dash hand lever |
| Drive | 2WD, gear drive | 2WD, gear drive |
| Deck size | 42 in | 42 in |
| Deck construction | Reinforced stamped steel, two-blade | Steel, twin-blade, side discharge |
| Cutting height | 1.5 to 4 in | 1.5 to 4 in |
| Blades | Two blades | Twin blades |
| Discharge | Side discharge; mulch kit optional; twin bagger sold separately | Side discharge; mulch kit sold separately |
| Top speed | Not published by Craftsman | Not published by Troy-Bilt |
| Turning radius | 18 in | 18 in |
| Front tires | 15x6 | 15x6-6 |
| Rear tires | 20x8 | 20x8-8 |
| Weight | 510 lb | About 520 lb |
| Dimensions | 48 in W x 35.5 in H | About 47 in W x 35.5 in H x 70 in D (older Pony 42 spec) |
| Fuel capacity | Not published by Craftsman | Not published by Troy-Bilt |
| Recommended property size | 1.5 to 2 acres of mostly flat ground | Up to about 1.5 acres |
| Seat | Low-back, adjustable | Low-back, knob adjust |
| Max cutting height | 4 in | — |
| Min cutting height | 1.5 in | — |
| Overall height | 35.5 in | — |
| Overall width | 48 in | — |
| Blade engagement | — | Manual lever |
| Headlights | — | Automatic |
| Frame | — | Step-Thru |
| Hitch | — | Built-in |
| Verdict | The T110 is a basic 42-in. riding mower with a 17.5 hp single-cylinder engine and 7-speed gear drive. It suits one to two acres of flat ground at a low… Read the full review |
The Pony 42 is Troy-Bilt's entry rider, with a 547 cc engine, 42-in. deck, 7-speed hand-lever drive and an 18-in. turn radius. It suits up to 1.5 acres. Read the full review |


