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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
- Gravely ZT HD 52 KAWASAKI — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 52-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? What the published figures do and don’t separate.
The published figures we hold for these models do not differ in any dimension we summarise. The full table below shows every row.
what isn’t comparable
Not comparable
- Warranty: not published for ZT HD 52 KAWASAKI.
- Blades: not published for ZT HD 52 KAWASAKI.
- Transmission: not published for ZT HD 52 KAWASAKI.
- Fuel Type: not published for APEX 52 KAWASAKI.
- Deck Material: not published for APEX 52 KAWASAKI.
- Deck Construction: not published for APEX 52 KAWASAKI.
- 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 |
ZT HD 52 KAWASAKI Gravely · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | A$14,499 | A$14,499 |
| 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 | — | FR691V |
| Fuel Type | — | Gas |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 52 in (1321 mm) | 52 in (1321 mm) |
| Blades | 3 | — |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 5 in (127 mm) | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Deck Material | — | 7 ga |
| Deck Construction | — | Fabricated X-Factor® 3 |
| Deck Gauge | — | 7 |
| Blade Tip Speed | 18000 ft/min (5486.4 m/min) | — |
| Discharge | — | Side |
| Cut Positions | 15 | — |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | — |
| Ground Speed | 8 mph | 8 mph |
| Reverse Speed | 4 mph | 4 mph |
| Drive System | Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® Transaxles | Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® Transaxles |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 816 lbs (370.1 kg) | 817 lbs (370.6 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.1 gal (19.3 L) | 5.1 gal (19.3 L) |
| Length | 79 in (2007 mm) | — |
| 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.
ZT HD 52 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — brandnewmowers.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.