Troy-Bilt Bronco 42 — 42-inch 19 HP Briggs & Stratton Automatic Drive Riding Tractor

The Troy-Bilt Bronco 42 is one of the most accessible ways for a homeowner to step out of a walk-behind mower and into a real riding tractor. Powered by a 19 HP Briggs & Stratton Intek OHV single-cylinder engine and a hydrostatic automatic drive transmission, the Bronco 42 trades the complexity (and price tag) of premium tractors for a simple, dependable platform you can buy in confidence and put to work week after week.

The 42-inch stamped steel cutting deck delivers efficient mowing for typical 1–2 acre yards while still being narrow enough to fit through a standard 36-inch garden gate. Cut height adjusts via a single dash lever between roughly 1.5 and 4 inches.

The automatic drive hydrostatic transmission removes the clutch and shifter from the picture entirely. Push the foot pedal forward to accelerate, ease off to slow down, push the heel pedal to reverse — that is the entire learning curve. The 18-inch turning radius lets you trim around trees, garden beds and play structures without dragging the deck across landscaping.

The high-back operator seat, soft-grip steering wheel and easy-reach control panel make the Bronco 42 comfortable for a Saturday-afternoon mow. Backed by Troy-Bilt’s 2-year limited warranty.

Key Specifications

• Cutting deck: 42 in stamped steel, 13-position single-lever cut height
• Engine: Briggs & Stratton Intek 19 HP OHV single-cylinder
• Transmission: hydrostatic automatic drive
• Turning radius: 18 in
• Recommended yard size: up to 2 acres
• Warranty: 2-year limited