A very similar lawn mower to the Poulan Pro 461ZX is the Poulan Pro 460ZX zero turn lawnmower as they both have the same cutting width and have engines that produce the same amount of power. The engine powering the Pro 461 ZX is a Professional Series model from Briggs and Stratton. This air cooled engine has a power output of 19.5 hp. The single cylinder engine is key started using a 12 volt battery. This battery is then recharged by a 16 amp alternator once the engine is running. The fuel tank on this zero turn lawnmower can hold up to 13.2 liters (3.5 US gallons) of gasoline.

The Poulan Pro 461ZX uses a Hydro Gear EZT dual hydrostatic transmission to bring power from the engine to the wheels. This fan cooled transmission is what allows the operator to make zero radius turns using the lap bars in front of him. The top speed of the Pro 461 ZX is 9.7 kph (6 mph) going forwards, while in reverse it has a top speed of 4.8 kph (3 mph). The mower deck on this lawnmower has a cutting width of 46 inches. The mower deck can be raised up as high as 4 inches above the ground and lowered to as low as 1.5 inches above the ground in half inch increments. The mower deck houses 2 blades.

If it’s something a bit more powerful that you are after than the Poulan Pro 461ZX, then check out the Poulan Pro 540ZX or the Poulan Pro 541ZX lawnmowers. While if you are looking for a zero turn lawnmower with less power and a smaller cutting width, then you should take a look at the Poulan Pro 380ZX or even the Poulan Pro 301ZX zeroturn lawn mowers. Please leave your thoughts on the Pro 461 ZX below in a review. Try to include both what you liked and disliked about it to give a good all round review.

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