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 EDGE 34 BRIGGS — residential: typical home lawns; 34-inch deck; gas powered
- Ariens EDGE 52 KAWASAKI — 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.
- EDGE 34 BRIGGS uses a Briggs & Stratton® EXi2000 engine; EDGE 52 KAWASAKI uses a Kawasaki FR651V engine. The engine maker builds the engine; the mower maker chooses the model, rating and fit, so the badge alone does not settle output or longevity.
- EDGE 34 BRIGGS has a 864 mm (34 in) deck; EDGE 52 KAWASAKI has a 1,321 mm (52 in) deck, a 457 mm difference. Deck width sets how much grass each pass covers. Mowing time also depends on ground speed, turns and obstacles, so a wider deck alone does not fix the job's length. Time both decks on your own lawn ›
- EDGE 34 BRIGGS weighs 201.8 kg (445 lbs); EDGE 52 KAWASAKI weighs 249.9 kg (551 lbs), a 48.1 kg difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What EDGE 34 BRIGGS's weight means for a trailer ›
- EDGE 34 BRIGGS has 2 blades; EDGE 52 KAWASAKI has 3 blades.
- EDGE 34 BRIGGS lists at A$7,499; EDGE 52 KAWASAKI lists at A$8,299, a A$800 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
2 more differences, calculated figures
Other verified differences
- EDGE 34 BRIGGS has a 20 hp engine; EDGE 52 KAWASAKI has a 21.5 hp engine, a 1.5 hp difference.
- EDGE 34 BRIGGS has a 656 cc (40 ci) engine; EDGE 52 KAWASAKI has a 726 cc (44.3 ci) engine, a 70 cc difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- EDGE 34 BRIGGS works out to 0.67 ha/hour; EDGE 52 KAWASAKI works out to 1.02 ha/hour, a 0.35 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.
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 | EDGE 34 BRIGGS Ariens · Zero-Turn |
EDGE 52 KAWASAKI Ariens · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | A$7,499 | A$8,299 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 40 ci (656 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 20 hp | 21.5 hp |
| Engine Make | Briggs & Stratton® EXi2000 | Kawasaki FR651V |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 34 in (864 mm) | 52 in (1321 mm) |
| Blades | 2 | 3 |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4.5 in (114 mm) | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Cut Positions | 7 | 7 |
| Blade Tip Speed | 18179 ft/min (5541 m/min) | 16978 ft/min (5175 m/min) |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Ground Speed | 6 mph | 6 mph |
| Reverse Speed | 3 mph | 3 mph |
| Drive System | Hydro-Gear® EZT® Transaxles | Hydro-Gear® EZT® Transaxles |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 445 lbs (201.8 kg) | 551 lbs (249.9 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 2 gal (7.6 L) | 2 gal (7.6 L) |
| Length | 68 in (1727 mm) | — |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 2 yr | 2 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
EDGE 34 BRIGGS: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — allmachines.com.
EDGE 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.