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Bronco 42 Riding Lawn Mower
Item#:
13AL78BS023
Financing Available
$1,449.00
Financing Available
Bronco 42 Riding Lawn Mower
Item#:
13AL78BS023
$1,449.00
Or
$121/mo No interest if paid in full within 12 months2
Interest will be charged from the purchase date if the purchase balance is not paid in full at the end of the promotional period. Advertised minimum payment is greater than required minimum payment.
The Bronco™ lawn tractor from Troy-Bilt® is a powerful and easy-to-use machine. This riding lawn tractor has outstanding features like a 19 HP* Single Briggs & Stratton® Intek engine, a foot-pedal-controlled AutoDrive transmission and a 13-gauge steel StepThru® frame.
- Foot-Pedal-Controlled Automatic Transmission
- 42" staggered side discharge mowing deck
- All steel construction for heavy-duty performance and added durability
- 19 HP* Single Briggs & Stratton Intek engine
- Comfortable mid-back seat
Attachments & Accessories
Bronco 42 Riding Lawn Mower Features
Clean, Precise Cut
42-in deck ,with anti-scalp deck wheels to prevent turf damage, delivers a clean, even cut. Mulch kit (sold separately) helps maintain a healthier lawn
Easier Clean-Up
Make yard clean up easier by using a rear bagger to collect grass clippings and leaves for use as compost or bag for disposal (sold separately)
Pride
Headquarted in Valley City, OH, our reliable equipment is designed, built and tested right here in the U.S.— from Ohio and Mississippi to Tennessee and Arizona
Specs & Maintenance
Engine
- Engine Brand Briggs & Stratton
- Engine Model Intek
- Engine Displacement 540cc
- Engine Output 19 HP
- Fuel Tank Capacity 1.36 gal.
- Cylinders/Material Single
- Engine Start Key
- Engine Oil Capacity 1.8 qts.
- Lubrication Pressure lubrication
- Charging System 3 amp regulated
- Choke Choke-a-matic
- Air Filter Single element
- Oil Filter Yes
Battery
- Battery 12V 150 cold crank amps
Drive System
- Transmission Foot-pedal automatic CVT
- Forward Speed 5.5 MPH
- Reverse Speed 2.5 MPH
- Rear Axle 3/4" w/dual PM steel drive hubs
- Transmission Housing Aluminum
Cutting Deck
- Deck Cutting Width 42"
- Cutting Modes Discharge/mulch/bagging
- Deck Wash Optional
- Deck Material Steel, 13-gauge
- Deck Attach/Removal Removeable
- Deck Engagement (PTO) Manual lever
- Deck Construction Stamped
- Spindle Construction Maintenance-free sealed ball bearings
- Blade(s) 2
- Deck Lift Lever
- Cutting Height Range 1.5” – 3.75”
- Anti-Scalping 2 ball
- Deck Positions 5 positions
Warranty
- Warranty 2-Year Limited
Chassis
- Frame Robotically welded
- Front Axle Steel, 14-gauge
- Turning Radius 18"
- Front Tires 15"x6"-6"
- Rear Tires 20"x8"-8"
- Tire Tread Turf Saver
- Rear Tow Hitch Included
Controls
- Brakes Automotive-style disc
- Steering Control Manual sector and pinion
Comfort
- Seat Type Mid-back
- Seat Suspension Seat spring
- Seat Adjustment Knob
- Floor Mats Rubber
Dimensions
- Dimensions L/W/H 66.15”(L) x 51.95”(W) x 39.75”(H)
Additional Specifications
- Mulch Kit Optional
- Headlight(s) 2
- Cup Holder Included
- Bagger Optional
Model | Manual | Form Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13AL78BS023 | MANL:OPER:BILING:LT5 | ||
| MANL:OPER:BILING:LT5 | 769-17290 | Download | |
| MANL:OPER:BILING:LT5 | 769-17290A | Download | |
| MANL:OPER:BILING:LT5 | 769-17290B | Download | |
| MANL:OPER:CONSOLIDATED:TRILING | 769-21130A | Download | |
| MANL:OPER:CONSOLIDATED:TRILING | 769-21130B | Download | |
| MANL:OPER:DIG:TRILING:LT5 | 769-25793 | Download | |
| SHEET:SUP:BILING:EPA:EVP:06301 | 769-15171 | Download | |
| SHEET:SUP:BILING:EPA:EVP:18-19 | 769-17171 | Download | |
| SHEET:SUP:BILING:EPA:EVP:18-19 | 769-23590 | Download | |
| SHEET:SUP:BILING:EPA:EVP:20-21 | 769-25879 | Download | |
| SHEET:SUPP:WARR/PARTS:TB LT5 | 769-17291 | Download | |
| SHEET:SUPP:WARR/PARTS:TB LT5 | 769-17291B | Download | |
| SHEET:SUPP:WARR/PARTS:TB LT5 | 769-17291C | Download | |
| SHEET:SUPP:WARR/PARTS:TB LT5 | 769-17291D | Download |
Product Reviews
Rated 5 out of
5
by
JohnnyN from
Best Mower for the Money
I retired my old craftsman mower, and went shopping for my replacement. After looking thru the specs, reading quite a few reviews, I went to look over the list of three contenders in my price range. I went to each store, looked the mowers over, tried sitting on them, ease of reaching controls, and for smooth operation of levers and peddles.
I chose the 42' Bronco mower, and I'm glad I did! It has more horsepower then the other two contenders, cut a level lawn on a hilly piece of land, and my back didn't hurt when I was done!
The higher back seat was really nice!
The mower has a mow in reverse feature that many do not have, but as it states. Be very careful that no children or animals are near you when using this feature.
Oil changes are simple, and a piece of drain hose is supplied in the owners packet. Just slip one end over the drain plus and put a container under the other end. no big messes to clean up with this rider!
The 18' turn radius is also nice for a mower of this size, you can just get in real tight to shrubs, trees, and other plants.
Am very happy with this rider, and am considering one of Troy Bilt's 4 cycle grass trimmers as my next purchase. Would highly recommend this rider to anyone looking for the best bang for the buck!
Date published: 2015-09-16
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Par4monkey from
Mulch Kit WARNING, 2015 Bronco manual is WRONG #
The mulch kit that is listed in the manual for the 2015 Bronco is the WRONG one. The one listed in the manual is for models that were made from 2010-2014. It absolutely will not fit the 2015. You need the mulch plug that is dated "2012-"
Date published: 2015-05-03
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Hugemistake from
Every time we use this mower, something it breaks. 2nd time we used it the motor disenegrated. Warranty covered that but now it is out of warrantyand the motor disenegrated again. Probably less than 24 running hours on it. In the shop more than out and constantly breaking ball joints and steering gears, which I was buying in bulk. I won't get it fixed this time and will buy a better made product. Never again.
Date published: 2010-05-17
Rated 3 out of
5
by
dennisd from
Need parts (mulch kit)
I bought this mower yesterday and also purchased the mulch kit. I put the blades on with no problem, but the part that replaces the Shute does not fit. I took it back to Lowes and they said that there was no kit for this mower ( bronco 2015). What am I to do???????????
Date published: 2015-04-08
Rated 5 out of
5
by
manni from
Information
Unfortunately troy bilt does not manufacture these units with the option of cutting in revers anymore. Due to safety reasons. Only if you are very very mechanically inclined, I also would not recommend trying to "rig" the unit to cut in reverse. May void your warranty
Date published: 2014-03-27
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Newspaperprinter1965 from
Bronco Lawn Tractor
Very nice tractor. I like the way it handles. I do wish it cut the grass in reverse. Starts easy, handles easy. Less vibration would have been nice.
Overall a nice mower. i would recommend to my friends.
Date published: 2013-11-11
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Rawhide from
Best Mower I have ever owned.
I purchased my Bronco in 2010. Worked great until 2013. The engine blew up. Troy-Bilt connected me to the Kohler folks and they stood behind the engine. I have my mower back and just finished the last mowing of the season. I would highly recommend this mower. It was a good price and takes care of my 2-plus acres without any problems.
Date published: 2013-11-01
Rated 5 out of
5
by
jimminie from
Riding mower, Bronco
I have two issues. First issue I have is the mulching kit. The plate blocking the discharge shoot allows grass to build up between the frame and plate. The second one is the battery. It is just able to turn over the motor to start it.
The biggest plus to me if the 19 HP Kohler engine. There is power to spare which is a huge improvement over the mowers with the smaller engines. When I hit heavy grass there just isn’t any change in speed or cutting power. I would strongly recommend getting this larger engine. The other big plus is how easy and sharp it turns. This has reduced the amount of trimming I need to do and the time it takes to cut the lawn. A great little mower.
Date published: 2017-02-17