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#4 in Riding Lawn Mowers

Troy-Bilt Pony 42-Inch Riding Mower

Name: Troy-Bilt Pony 42-Inch Riding Mower
Brand: Troy-Bilt
Rating: 8.7 (1 reviews)

Troy-Bilt

$1,499.00 – $1,799.00

Budget-friendly 42-inch riding mower with a 15.5-HP Briggs & Stratton engine and a seven-speed manual transmission. The 18-inch turning radius and step-through frame design make mounting and dismounting easy.

8.7

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #4 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

8.9

User Sentiment

8.7

Value Score

8.5

Complaint Risk

8.7

Freshness

7.6

Community

8.8

Availability

9.1

Pros

Budget-friendly entry price
Step-through frame for easy mounting
Reliable Briggs & Stratton engine

Cons

Manual shift transmission, not hydrostatic
15.5 HP struggles with tall thick grass

Don't buy this if…

The manual transmission requires stopping to shift gears; if you have hills or obstacles requiring frequent speed changes, consider a hydrostatic model.