YT46LS vs Pony 42
YT46LS vs Pony 42 compared side by side: specs, ratings, price and owner feedback from our independent reviews.
| YT46LS | Pony 42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| Performance | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Build quality | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Reliability | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Value for money | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Comfort & ergonomics | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Features | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Price | $2,200 | $1,996 |
| Specifications | ||
| Power type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Horsepower | 21.5 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine | Kawasaki FR-series V-twin OHV, air-cooled (FR651V on early units) | Troy-Bilt 547 cc single-cylinder OHV |
| Displacement | 726 cc on early units (44.3 cu in); 603 cc (36.8 cu in) on later SKU | 547 cc, 1 cylinder |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission | Tuff Torq hydrostatic, foot pedal | 7-speed Shift-on-the-Go, dash hand lever |
| Drive | 2WD, hydrostatic | 2WD, gear drive |
| Deck size | 46 in | 42 in |
| Deck construction | 46-in. twin-blade deck, four anti-scalp wheels, washout port | Steel, twin-blade, side discharge |
| Cutting height | Adjustable; see Husqvarna manual | 1.5 to 4 in |
| Blades | Twin blades, quick-change | Twin blades |
| Discharge | Side discharge; collector available as accessory | Side discharge; mulch kit sold separately |
| Top speed | Reverse 2.4 mph; forward speed not confirmed | Not published by Troy-Bilt |
| Turning radius | Not published | 18 in |
| Front tires | 15x6-6 | 15x6-6 |
| Rear tires | 20x8-8 | 20x8-8 |
| Weight | 455 lb (2013 version) | About 520 lb |
| Dimensions | Wheelbase 48 in; 46-in. deck | About 47 in W x 35.5 in H x 70 in D (older Pony 42 spec) |
| Fuel capacity | 3 US gal (11.4 L) | Not published by Troy-Bilt |
| Recommended property size | About 1 to 2 acres of mostly flat ground | Up to about 1.5 acres |
| Seat | High-back vinyl | Low-back, knob adjust |
| Steering wheel | Deluxe overmolded | — |
| Front-end protection | Brush-guard style bumper | — |
| Hour meter | Yes | — |
| Battery | 12V, U1R, 230 CCA | — |
| Wheelbase | 48 in | — |
| Blade engagement | — | Manual lever |
| Headlights | — | Automatic |
| Frame | — | Step-Thru |
| Hitch | — | Built-in |
| 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 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 |
