63 Must-know Poulan Pro PB185A42 42-inch Mower Specs
| Under The Hood | |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Briggs and Stratton |
| Engine ignition | Switch |
| Engine cylinders | 1 |
| Engine cooling | Air |
| Engine fuel | Gasoline |
| Engine air filter type | Auto-type Paper |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (quarts) | 6 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) | 5.68 |
| Engine lubrication type | SAE 30/5W-30 |
| Oil capacity (ounces) | 56 (with filter) |
| Oli filter | ![]() |
| Battery | Lead-acid |
| Battery voltage | 12 V |
| Engine power Kw | 24.8 |
| Horsepower | 18.5 HP |
| Gross Torque | 55 foot-lbs |
| Safety | |
| Meets ANSI Safety Standard | ![]() |
| Mowing Features | |
| Cutting width (inches) | 42 |
| Cutting deck type | Stamped |
| Cutting methods | Collect, mulch, side discharge |
| Cutting deck material | Steel |
| Deck lifting system | Lift-lever operated |
| Blade engagement | Manual |
| Blades | 2 |
| Mower Cut Height (inches) | 4 |
| Mower Cut Height Min (inches) | 1.5 |
| Cut Height Increments count | 6 |
| Cutting height adjustment | Notch (lever-operated) |
| Lift system | Lever-operated |
| Mower Deck Material | Steel |
| Mower Drive System | Belt |
| Mower Wheels | 4 |
| Spindle Bushings | ![]() |
| Greasable mandrels | Spindle zerks, front wheel bearing zerks, engine |
| Drive Details | |
| Steering type | Ergonomic |
| Turning Radius | 16 |
| Drive system type | Lever-operated |
| Wheel type | Pneumatic |
| Wheelbase | 48 |
| Gears reverse | 1 |
| Front Wheel Diameter | 15 x 6-6 inches |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 20 x 8-8 inches |
| Transmission Type | Automatic |
| Transmission control | Foot-pedal |
| Transmission cooling | Fan-cooled |
| Other Specs & Features | |
| Headlight | ![]() |
| Country of assembly | USA |
| UPC code | 085388590961 |
| Cupholder | ![]() |
| Receiver Hitch | ![]() |
| Starter type | Ignition Key |
| Fuel Cap | ![]() |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 1.5 gal. (Or 5.68L / 6 qts.) |
| Manufacture product ID | PB185A42 |
| AlphaMetrics | |
| Release year | 2014 |
| Release month | 09 |
| Width (inches) | 56.7(chute down) |
| Height (inches) | 40.9 |
| Width (mm) | 1440.2 |
| Height (mm) | 1038.9 |
| General Specs | |
| Main category | Small riding lawn mower |
| Weight | 405lbs. |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Description:
Aspiring to be an affordable 42-inch mower that has an automatic transmission, the PB185A42 is fitted with an 18.5hp engine (Briggs and Stratton) -- which may be basic for mowing on a width of 42 inches. It further sports 20-inch rear tires, six cutting heights, a maximum speed of 5.5mph, a side discharge (collector/mulch kit are sold as accessories), and a 2-year warranty. For safety, the engine shuts off if the driver leaves the seat without engaging the parking brake.
Also called Poulan PB185A42.






