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T110 vs Pony 42

T110 vs Pony 42 compared side by side: specs, ratings, price and owner feedback from our independent reviews.

T110 vs Pony 42
Craftsman T110 Troy-Bilt 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…
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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.
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