Compare Mowers
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 APEX 52 KAWASAKI — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 52-inch deck; gas powered
- Bad Boy Mowers 2026 ZT Avenger — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 54-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- APEX 52 KAWASAKI carries a 4-year warranty; 2026 ZT Avenger carries a 2-year warranty, a 2 years difference. Warranty length is the maker's published term. Conditions and commercial-use limits differ between makers.
- APEX 52 KAWASAKI lists at A$14,499; 2026 ZT Avenger lists at A$11,935 to A$12,595, a A$2,564 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- APEX 52 KAWASAKI has a published top speed of 8 mph; 2026 ZT Avenger has a published top speed of 7 mph, a 1 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- APEX 52 KAWASAKI holds 19.3 L (5.1 gal) of fuel; 2026 ZT Avenger holds 22.7 L (6 gal) of fuel, a 3.4 L difference. Tank size bounds how long a machine runs between stops. Consumption varies with engine, load and speed, so hours per tank are not fixed.
- APEX 52 KAWASAKI cuts from 38 mm (1.5 in) to 127 mm (5 in); 2026 ZT Avenger cuts from 38 mm (1.5 in) to 114 mm (4.5 in). The cut-height range is the shortest and tallest cut the deck offers. Most lawns are kept well inside it.
2 more differences, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- APEX 52 KAWASAKI weighs 370.1 kg (816 lbs); 2026 ZT Avenger weighs 338 kg (745 lbs), a 32.1 kg difference.
- APEX 52 KAWASAKI has a 1,321 mm (52 in) deck; 2026 ZT Avenger has a 1,372 mm (54 in) deck, a 51 mm difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- APEX 52 KAWASAKI works out to 1.36 ha/hour; 2026 ZT Avenger works out to 1.24 ha/hour, a 0.12 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
- Blades: not published for 2026 ZT Avenger.
- Engine Make: not published for 2026 ZT Avenger.
- Deck Construction: not published for APEX 52 KAWASAKI.
- Drive System: not published for 2026 ZT Avenger.
- Discharge: not published for APEX 52 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 | APEX 52 KAWASAKI Ariens · Zero-Turn |
2026 ZT Avenger Bad Boy Mowers · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | A$14,499 | A$11,935–A$12,595 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 23 hp | 23 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® FR691V | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 52 in (1321 mm) | 54 in (1372 mm) |
| Blades | 3 | — |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 5 in (127 mm) | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Deck Construction | — | 7 Gauge/4.55mm |
| Blade Tip Speed | 18000 ft/min (5486.4 m/min) | — |
| Discharge | — | Flexible Rubber Side Discharge |
| Cut Positions | 15 | — |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Dual Hydro-Gear 2800 Series Integrated Drive Systems |
| Ground Speed | 8 mph | 7 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | — | 12x6-6 Smooth |
| Reverse Speed | 4 mph | — |
| Drive System | Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® Transaxles | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 816 lbs (370.1 kg) | 745 lbs (338 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.1 gal (19.3 L) | 6 gal (22.7 L) |
| Length | 79 in (2007 mm) | 74.5 in (1892 mm) |
| Height | — | 46 in (1168 mm) |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 4 yr | 2 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
APEX 52 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 7, 2026 — ariens.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.