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 IKON 42 KAWASAKI — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 42-inch deck; gas powered
- Ariens APEX 60 KAWASAKI — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 60-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- IKON 42 KAWASAKI lists at A$8,999; APEX 60 KAWASAKI lists at A$14,999, a A$6,000 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- IKON 42 KAWASAKI uses a Kawasaki® FR651V engine; APEX 60 KAWASAKI uses a Kawasaki® FR730V 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.
- IKON 42 KAWASAKI has a 1,067 mm (42 in) deck; APEX 60 KAWASAKI has a 1,524 mm (60 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 ›
- IKON 42 KAWASAKI has Hydro-Gear® EZT® Transaxles drive; APEX 60 KAWASAKI has Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® Transaxles drive.
- IKON 42 KAWASAKI holds 13.2 L (3.5 gal) of fuel; APEX 60 KAWASAKI holds 19.3 L (5.1 gal) of fuel, a 6.1 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.
5 more differences, calculated figures
Other verified differences
- IKON 42 KAWASAKI weighs 296.6 kg (654 lbs); APEX 60 KAWASAKI weighs 383.3 kg (845 lbs), a 86.6 kg difference.
- IKON 42 KAWASAKI carries a 3-year warranty; APEX 60 KAWASAKI carries a 4-year warranty, a 1 year difference.
- IKON 42 KAWASAKI has a 21.5 hp engine; APEX 60 KAWASAKI has a 24 hp engine, a 2.5 hp difference.
- IKON 42 KAWASAKI has a published top speed of 7 mph; APEX 60 KAWASAKI has a published top speed of 8 mph, a 1 mph difference.
- IKON 42 KAWASAKI cuts from 38 mm (1.5 in) to 114 mm (4.5 in); APEX 60 KAWASAKI cuts from 38 mm (1.5 in) to 127 mm (5 in).
Calculated by MowerFacts
- IKON 42 KAWASAKI works out to 0.96 ha/hour; APEX 60 KAWASAKI works out to 1.57 ha/hour, a 0.61 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 | IKON 42 KAWASAKI Ariens · Zero-Turn |
APEX 60 KAWASAKI Ariens · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | A$8,999 | A$14,999 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 21.5 hp | 24 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® FR651V | Kawasaki® FR730V |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 42 in (1067 mm) | 60 in (1524 mm) |
| Blades | 3 | 3 |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4.5 in (114 mm) | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Cut Positions | 13 | 15 |
| Blade Tip Speed | 17822 ft/min (5432 m/min) | 18000 ft/min (5486.4 m/min) |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Ground Speed | 7 mph | 8 mph |
| Reverse Speed | 3 mph | 4 mph |
| Drive System | Hydro-Gear® EZT® Transaxles | Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® Transaxles |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 654 lbs (296.6 kg) | 845 lbs (383.3 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) | 5.1 gal (19.3 L) |
| Length | 74.5 in (1892 mm) | 79 in (2007 mm) |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | 4 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
IKON 42 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — ariens.com.
APEX 60 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — ariens.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.