MT100 vs Bronco 42 / Bronco 46
MT100 vs Bronco 42 / Bronco 46 compared side by side: specs, ratings, price and owner feedback from our independent reviews.
| MT100 | Bronco 42 / Bronco 46 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 3.1 | 3.6 |
| Performance | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Build quality | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Reliability | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Value for money | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Comfort & ergonomics | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Features | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Price | $1,999 | $2,200 |
| Specifications | ||
| Power type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Horsepower | — | 0 HP |
| Engine | Briggs and Stratton E1350 Series (31R5), 13.5 gross hp, electric start | Troy-Bilt 547 cc single-cylinder OHV |
| Displacement | 500 cc | 547 cc, 1 cylinder |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | AutoDrive foot-pedal CVT |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive lawn tractor, steering wheel | 2WD, automatic CVT |
| Deck size | 42 in. | 42 or 46 in |
| Deck construction | Stamped 13-gauge steel | Steel, twin-blade, side discharge, two anti-scalp wheels |
| Cutting height | 13 positions, single lever | Adjustable; 5 positions on the 46-in. Briggs version |
| Blades | Twin blades | Twin blades |
| Discharge | Side discharge | Side discharge; mulch kit sold separately |
| Top speed | — | Up to 5.5 mph |
| Turning radius | — | Not published by Troy-Bilt |
| Front tires | 15x6.00-6 | Not published by Troy-Bilt |
| Rear tires | 20x8.00-8 | Not published by Troy-Bilt |
| Weight | — | Not published by Troy-Bilt |
| Dimensions | — | About 52 in W x 43 in H x 70 in D (Bronco 46 Briggs version) |
| Fuel capacity | — | Not published by Troy-Bilt |
| Recommended property size | Up to 2 acres (per Home Depot listing) | Up to about 1.5 acres |
| Model number | MT100 (catalog code MYT4213500 per Home Depot URL) | — |
| Turning radius | 18 in. | — |
| Retailer | The Home Depot (exclusive) | — |
| Hitch | Rear hitch for compatible carts | — |
| Frame | — | Step-Thru |
| Seat | — | Adjustable |
| Anti-scalp wheels | — | Two |
| Built in | — | Valley City, Ohio and other U.S. sites (global parts) |
| Verdict | The MT100 is a basic, low-priced 42-inch tractor suited to small to mid-size yards. Manual shifting and a 2-year warranty are the main trade-offs against the MT200. Read the full review |
The Bronco adds an AutoDrive foot-pedal transmission, an adjustable seat and a 42 or 46-in. deck to Troy-Bilt's rider line. It suits up to 1.5 acres. Read the full review |
