Troy-Bilt Pony 42B Gas Riding Lawn Tractor
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Our take on the Troy-Bilt Pony 42B Gas Riding Lawn Tractor
The Troy-Bilt Pony 42B is a gas riding lawn tractor with a 42-inch steel deck and a 500cc Briggs & Stratton engine. Its step-through frame gives extra room to get on and off, and the Shift-on-the-Go transmission lets you change speed without stopping, with an 18-inch turning radius for trimming around obstacles. It suits owners of roughly half an acre to two acres who want a simple, affordable lawn tractor. Against hydrostatic rivals it gives up smooth, clutch-free speed control, but it undercuts them and is easier to service yourself. Owners rate it well overall, though some complain about the manual blade engagement and the ride on uneven ground.
- 42-inch deck cuts mowing time on mid-size lawns
- 500cc Briggs & Stratton engine starts reliably and has enough power for tall grass
- Shift-on-the-Go lets you change gears on the move
- 18-inch turning radius handles obstacles well
- Step-through frame makes mounting and dismounting easy
Troy-Bilt Pony 42B Gas Riding Lawn Tractor prices at every store
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$1,982.84+ $149.99 shippingChecked 12 h ago
What reviewers say
- 4.5 / 531 ratings
Owners rate the Pony 42B highly, praising its reliable starting, easy handling and value for a first riding mower. Complaints center on the manual blade lever, the gear-drive feel and a firm ride on uneven lawns.
- EnginePraisedOwners say the Briggs & Stratton engine starts easily and holds up in tall grass.
- TransmissionMixedShift-on-the-Go is handy, but some find gear changes jerky next to hydrostatic tractors.
Questions and answers
- How big a yard is the Pony 42B suited to?
- It fits roughly half an acre to two acres. The 42-inch deck keeps mowing time reasonable on mid-size lawns.
- Does it use a hydrostatic transmission?
- No. It has a manual Shift-on-the-Go gear transmission, so you change speed with a lever rather than a pedal.
- What engine does it have?
- A 500cc Briggs & Stratton engine. Owners report easy starting and enough power for tall grass.
- Can it handle slopes?
- It manages gentle slopes, but it is a gear-drive lawn tractor, not a hill machine. Steep grades call for a garden tractor.
- What comes in the box?
- The tractor ships partly assembled with the deck, engine and steering components. Check the manual for the battery and hardware included.
- Is it worth choosing over a hydrostatic mower?
- If you want simple, low-cost mowing and don't mind a manual gearbox, yes. Hydrostatic rivals cost more but drive more smoothly.
- What do buyers say about the Troy-Bilt Pony 42B Gas Riding Lawn Tractor?
- Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 31 ratings.
