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Prices are the recommended retail prices published by each manufacturer’s Australian site, in AUD, as read on the date shown on each model’s page; dealers set the final price.
A side-by-side reference of each model's stated specifications. MowerFacts doesn’t give opinions: where a published, spec-derived rule can separate machines we mark a Data Pick and show the rule; here, read the values and decide what fits your needs.
Best suited for
What each model is built for, from its duty class and key specs. This is a neutral reference — MowerFacts does not rank one model above another.
- Ariens IKON 42 KAWASAKI — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 42-inch deck; gas powered
- Husqvarna Z242F — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 42-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- IKON 42 KAWASAKI has 3 blades; Z242F has 2 blades.
- IKON 42 KAWASAKI weighs 296.6 kg (654 lbs); Z242F weighs 264 kg (582 lbs), a 32.7 kg difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What IKON 42 KAWASAKI's weight means for a trailer ›
- IKON 42 KAWASAKI cuts from 38 mm (1.5 in) to 114 mm (4.5 in); Z242F cuts from 38 mm (1.5 in) to 102 mm (4 in). The cut-height range is the shortest and tallest cut the deck offers. Most lawns are kept well inside it.
- IKON 42 KAWASAKI has a published top speed of 7 mph; Z242F has a published top speed of 6.5 mph, a 0.5 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- IKON 42 KAWASAKI lists at A$8,999; Z242F lists at A$9,499, a A$500 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- IKON 42 KAWASAKI works out to 0.96 ha/hour; Z242F works out to 0.89 ha/hour, a 0.07 ha/hour difference. Calculated by MowerFacts from deck width and the published top speed at 80% efficiency; it is not a manufacturer figure, and real mowing is slower.
Not comparable
- Warranty: not published for Z242F.
- Deck Material: not published for IKON 42 KAWASAKI.
- Drive System: not published for Z242F.
- Discharge: not published for IKON 42 KAWASAKI.
Verified means each manufacturer publishes the figure. A bigger number is only a bigger number; nothing here says which machine is better. The full specification table is below.
Which is faster on your property? › Measure your lawn once and MowerFacts times all 2 against it.
| Spec | IKON 42 KAWASAKI Ariens · Zero-Turn |
Z242F Husqvarna · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | A$8,999 | A$9,499 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 44.3 ci (725.9 cc) |
| Engine Power | 21.5 hp | 21.5 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® FR651V | Kawasaki |
| Engine Model | — | FR Series |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 42 in (1067 mm) | 42 in (1067 mm) |
| Blades | 3 | 2 |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4.5 in (114 mm) | 4 in (102 mm) |
| Deck Material | — | Steel |
| Anti-Scalp Rollers | — | Yes |
| Blade Tip Speed | 17822 ft/min (5432 m/min) | — |
| Discharge | — | Collect/Mulch/Side discharge |
| Cut Positions | 13 | 6 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Ground Speed | 7 mph | 6.5 mph |
| Reverse Speed | 3 mph | — |
| Drive System | Hydro-Gear® EZT® Transaxles | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 654 lbs (296.6 kg) | 582 lbs (264 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
| Length | 74.5 in (1892 mm) | 75 in (1905 mm) |
| Height | — | 40 in (1016 mm) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | — | 15" high back |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | — |
Where these models differ, explained
IKON 42 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — ariens.com.
Z242F: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — husqvarna.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.