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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 APEX 52 KAWASAKI — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 52-inch deck; gas powered
- Cox 400 Series 452 52 in — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 52-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- APEX 52 KAWASAKI has a Hydrostatic transmission; 400 Series 452 52 in has a Hydro-2800 with charge pumps - Serviceable transmission. The transmission grade tracks duty rating and speed. Grade names are each maker's own and are not comparable across brands.
- APEX 52 KAWASAKI holds 19.3 L (5.1 gal) of fuel; 400 Series 452 52 in holds 32 L (8.5 gal) of fuel, a 12.7 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 lists at A$14,499; 400 Series 452 52 in lists at A$11,499, a A$3,000 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- APEX 52 KAWASAKI weighs 370.1 kg (816 lbs); 400 Series 452 52 in weighs 293 kg (646 lbs), a 77.1 kg difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What APEX 52 KAWASAKI's weight means for a trailer ›
- APEX 52 KAWASAKI cuts from 38 mm (1.5 in) to 127 mm (5 in); 400 Series 452 52 in cuts from 25 mm (1 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.
1 more difference, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- APEX 52 KAWASAKI has a published top speed of 8 mph; 400 Series 452 52 in has a published top speed of 7.5 mph, a 0.5 mph difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- APEX 52 KAWASAKI works out to 1.36 ha/hour; 400 Series 452 52 in works out to 1.27 ha/hour, a 0.09 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 400 Series 452 52 in.
- Blades: not published for 400 Series 452 52 in.
- Drive System: not published for 400 Series 452 52 in.
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 |
400 Series 452 52 in Cox · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | A$14,499 | A$11,499 |
| 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 | Kawasaki |
| Engine Model | — | Kawasaki FR691V V Twin |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 52 in (1321 mm) | 52 in (1321 mm) |
| Blades | 3 | — |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 5 in (127 mm) | 4 in (102 mm) |
| Spindle Type | — | Electromagnetic Clutch |
| Blade Tip Speed | 18000 ft/min (5486.4 m/min) | — |
| Cut Positions | 15 | — |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydro-2800 with charge pumps - Serviceable |
| Ground Speed | 8 mph | 7.5 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | — | 13x500x6 (F), 20x10-8 (R 48-52”) |
| Reverse Speed | 4 mph | — |
| Drive System | Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® Transaxles | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 816 lbs (370.1 kg) | 646 lbs (293 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.1 gal (19.3 L) | 8.5 gal (32 L) |
| Length | 79 in (2007 mm) | 80.7 in (2050 mm) |
| Width | — | 43.3 in (1100 mm) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Frame Construction | — | Fabricated Steel: Chassis 4.55mm |
| Seat Type | — | Premium Highback Seat with Armrests, Fingertip Adjustment |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 4 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.