MT200 vs Pony 42
MT200 vs Pony 42 compared side by side: specs, ratings, price and owner feedback from our independent reviews.
| MT200 | Pony 42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| Performance | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Build quality | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Reliability | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Value for money | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Comfort & ergonomics | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Features | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Price | $2,199 | $1,996 |
| Specifications | ||
| Power type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Horsepower | — | 0 HP |
| Engine | Briggs and Stratton EX1900 Series (33R8), 19 gross hp, electric start | Troy-Bilt 547 cc single-cylinder OHV |
| Displacement | 540 cc | 547 cc, 1 cylinder |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission | Automatic (CVT per third-party database) | 7-speed Shift-on-the-Go, dash hand lever |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive lawn tractor, steering wheel | 2WD, gear drive |
| Deck size | 42 in. | 42 in |
| Deck construction | Stamped 13-gauge steel | Steel, twin-blade, side discharge |
| Cutting height | 13 positions, single lever | 1.5 to 4 in |
| Blades | Twin blades | Twin blades |
| Discharge | Side discharge | Side discharge; mulch kit sold separately |
| Top speed | 5.5 mph (per Home Depot) | Not published by Troy-Bilt |
| Turning radius | — | 18 in |
| Front tires | 15x6.00-6 | 15x6-6 |
| Rear tires | 20x8.00-8 | 20x8-8 |
| Weight | — | About 520 lb |
| Dimensions | — | About 47 in W x 35.5 in H x 70 in D (older Pony 42 spec) |
| 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 | MT200 | — |
| Turning radius | 18 in. | — |
| Retailer | The Home Depot (exclusive) | — |
| Engine model | 33R8 | — |
| Seat | — | Low-back, knob adjust |
| Blade engagement | — | Manual lever |
| Headlights | — | Automatic |
| Frame | — | Step-Thru |
| Hitch | — | Built-in |
| Verdict | 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 Its 2-year warranty and unpublished weight and tank size are the caveats.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 |
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 |
