YT46LS vs MT200
YT46LS vs MT200 compared side by side: specs, ratings, price and owner feedback from our independent reviews.
| YT46LS | MT200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 3.8 | 3.3 |
| Performance | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Build quality | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Reliability | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Value for money | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Comfort & ergonomics | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Features | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Price | $2,200 | $2,199 |
| Specifications | ||
| Power type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Horsepower | 21.5 HP | — |
| Engine | Kawasaki FR-series V-twin OHV, air-cooled (FR651V on early units) | Briggs and Stratton EX1900 Series (33R8), 19 gross hp, electric start |
| Displacement | 726 cc on early units (44.3 cu in); 603 cc (36.8 cu in) on later SKU | 540 cc |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission | Tuff Torq hydrostatic, foot pedal | Automatic (CVT per third-party database) |
| Drive | 2WD, hydrostatic | Rear-wheel drive lawn tractor, steering wheel |
| Deck size | 46 in | 42 in. |
| Deck construction | 46-in. twin-blade deck, four anti-scalp wheels, washout port | Stamped 13-gauge steel |
| Cutting height | Adjustable; see Husqvarna manual | 13 positions, single lever |
| Blades | Twin blades, quick-change | Twin blades |
| Discharge | Side discharge; collector available as accessory | Side discharge |
| Top speed | Reverse 2.4 mph; forward speed not confirmed | 5.5 mph (per Home Depot) |
| Turning radius | Not published | — |
| Front tires | 15x6-6 | 15x6.00-6 |
| Rear tires | 20x8-8 | 20x8.00-8 |
| Weight | 455 lb (2013 version) | — |
| Dimensions | Wheelbase 48 in; 46-in. deck | — |
| Fuel capacity | 3 US gal (11.4 L) | — |
| Recommended property size | About 1 to 2 acres of mostly flat ground | Up to 2 acres (per Home Depot listing) |
| Seat | High-back vinyl | — |
| Steering wheel | Deluxe overmolded | — |
| Front-end protection | Brush-guard style bumper | — |
| Hour meter | Yes | — |
| Battery | 12V, U1R, 230 CCA | — |
| Wheelbase | 48 in | — |
| Model number | — | MT200 |
| Turning radius | — | 18 in. |
| Retailer | — | The Home Depot (exclusive) |
| Engine model | — | 33R8 |
| Verdict | The YT46LS is an older 46-in. Husqvarna tractor with a Kawasaki V-twin, hydrostatic pedal drive and electric PTO. It suits one to two acres, mostly on the used market. Read the full review |
The MT200 is a straightforward upgrade over the MT100, adding more engine and automatic drive for about $200. Its 2-year warranty and unpublished weight and tank size are the caveats. Read the full review |
