Residential zero-turn
ZT Score
Ariens Zoom 42
7.2/10
Best for1–2 acres
DriveDual hydrostatic (Hydro-Gear EZT)
Warranty3-year / 300-hour consumer; 1-year commercial
Deck
42"
Power
19.0 HP
Top speed
7.0 mph
Price
$2,899
What owners love
- +Professional-grade Kohler 6600 twin, more engine than most budget mowers
- +Compact 42-inch deck slips through gates and stores easily
- +High-back padded seat, comfortable for the money
- +Foot-operated deck lift and a deck wash-out port
- +Sold at Lowe's, so buying is easy
Worth knowing
- −Stamped 12-gauge deck rather than fabricated
- −Sealed EZT transaxles are not serviceable long term
- −Only 7 mph, and no seat suspension
Our verdict
Ariens Zoom 42
The Zoom 42 is the cheapest way onto an Ariens, and for a small flat lawn it does the job. A professional-grade Kohler twin gives it more engine than most budget mowers, the compact 42-inch deck slips through gates, and a high-back seat makes it comfortable enough for the money. What you are buying at this price is a stamped deck and sealed EZT transaxles, which you replace rather than service, so this is a suburban-lot machine and not an acreage one. It is sold at Lowe's, so buying is easy. For a tidy yard under two acres on a tight budget, it is honest value.
Full specs
Specifications
| Brand | Ariens |
| Model | Zoom 42 |
| Cutting deck | 42 inches |
| Engine | Kohler 6600 Series V-twin, 660cc |
| Power | 19.0 HP |
| Transmission | Dual hydrostatic (Hydro-Gear EZT) |
| Top speed | 7.0 mph |
| Warranty | 3-year / 300-hour consumer; 1-year commercial |
| Recommended use | Residential |
| Best for | 1–2 acres |
| Typical price | $2,899 |
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