Product Description

Take charge of your yard with Craftsman’s 42″ 17.5 HP* Gas Riding Mower. This gas lawn mower provides the optimized power and performance that reduces the amount of time and labor needed to maintain the beauty of your yard. It’s powered by a reliable 17.5 HP* Briggs and Stratton single-cylinder engine that delivers easy starting and superior results every time. Constructed with a durable 42″ stamped steel deck, this gas riding lawn mower cuts up to 2 acres of grass, and the optional mulching kit allows you to cut and finish like a professional. The 18″ turning radius and heavy-duty 15×6/20×8 wheels make it easy to navigate around obstacles and get the job done efficiently. Ergonomically designed, the gas mower features a 7-speed manual transmission that allows you to choose the perfect speed for the task and a contoured low-back seat for a comfortable ride every time.

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Brand	CRAFTSMAN
Power Source	Gas Powered
Material	Alloy Steel
Color	Red
Style	Push
Item Weight	410 Pounds
Cutting Width	42 Inches
Number of Positions	7
Operation Mode	Automatic
Product Dimensions	68″D x 52″W x 40″H
UPC	043033587650
Maximum Adjustable Cutting Height	3.13 Inches
Minimum Adjustable Cutting Height	42 Inches
Manufacturer	MTD PRODUCTS INC
Item Weight	410 pounds
ASIN	B09KB18F11
Item model number	13AN77XSA93

About this item

42″ GAS RIDE ON MOWER: Provides the optimized power and performance that reduces the amount of time and labor needed to maintain the beauty of your yard
HIGH-PERFORMANCE ENGINE: Powered by a reliable 17.5 HP* Briggs and Stratton single-cylinder engine that delivers easy starting and superior results every time
DURABLE AND EFFICIENT: Rugged 42″ stamped steel deck cuts up to 2 acres of grass, and the optional mulching kit allows you to cut and finish like a professional
EASY MANEUVERABILITY: 18″ turning radius and heavy-duty 15×6/20×8 wheels make it easy to navigate around obstacles and get the job done efficiently
RIDE IN COMFORT: 7-speed manual transmission allows you to choose the perfect speed for the task, and the contoured low-back seat provides a comfortable ride every time

10 reviews for Craftsman 42-in. Gear Gas Riding Mower

Rated 5 out of 5
Raymond Edwards – November 24, 2023
Solid height adjustment
Atlanta, GA
My daughter and I picked this up last couple months and even my wife noticed how good the ease of assembly is. The turning radius works better than I expected going in.
Rated 5 out of 5
Michael Lee – November 27, 2023
Solid ease of assembly
Sacramento, CA
Bought this for my dad, and I’ve owned a few of these before and the fuel efficiency here is genuinely better. The cutting quality alone makes this mower worth it. Three weeks in, the cutting quality is still holding up nicely.
Rated 5 out of 5
Yasmin Hussain – January 19, 2024
Does what it promises
San Diego, CA
I did a lot of research before buying, and so far the starting reliability hasn’t given us any trouble at all. It’s rare to find a mower where the turning radius actually lives up to the listing. Delivery took a little longer than expected but everything arrived intact.
Rated 4 out of 5
Paul Ramos – July 1, 2024
Great mower for the price
Memphis, TN
As someone who’s used a few of these before, the ease of assembly on this mower has genuinely impressed me. The fuel efficiency is fine — just don’t expect anything extraordinary.
Rated 5 out of 5
Dennis Gutierrez – December 26, 2024
Happy with the engine power
Richmond, VA
Been using this for about a month now and I wasn’t expecting the engine power to be this good for the price. Wasn’t sure about trying Craftsman for this category, but it’s won me over.
Rated 5 out of 5
Susan Ramirez – April 2, 2025
Good value
Boise, ID
Compared to what we had before, the self-propel drive is a big step up. What stood out most to me was the self-propel drive.
Rated 5 out of 5
Rebecca Hall – April 28, 2025
Solid handling on slopes
Portland, OR
This replaced an older model, and turning radius has held up well after regular use. Handling on slopes is where this mower really stands out.
Rated 3 out of 5
Kathleen Cooper – August 27, 2025
Mixed feelings
San Antonio, TX
Overall, the turning radius does the job, though I wish it were a bit better. My biggest gripe is the ease of assembly, which underperforms a little. One thing I really appreciate is the starting reliability.
Rated 3 out of 5
Alexander Patterson – October 28, 2025
Okay for now
Portland, OR
Bought this for my brother, and I’d say the height adjustment is about average for this price range. The build quality was the one part of this mower that didn’t quite meet expectations.
Rated 3 out of 5
Ana Petrov – January 9, 2026
Middle of the road
Fresno, CA
Honestly, it took a bit of trial and error before the engine power felt right. The cutting quality isn’t quite as solid as I expected for the price.