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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.
- Bad Boy Mowers 2026 Magnum — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
- Ariens IKON 48 KAWASAKI — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 4 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- 2026 Magnum holds 22.7 L (6 gal) of fuel; IKON 48 KAWASAKI holds 13.2 L (3.5 gal) of fuel, a 9.5 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.
- 2026 Magnum carries a 2-year warranty; IKON 48 KAWASAKI carries a 3-year warranty, a 1 year difference. Warranty length is the maker's published term. Conditions and commercial-use limits differ between makers.
- 2026 Magnum has a published top speed of 6 mph; IKON 48 KAWASAKI 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.
- 2026 Magnum lists at A$10,340 to A$10,835; IKON 48 KAWASAKI lists at A$9,899, a A$441 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- 2026 Magnum works out to 0.94 ha/hour; IKON 48 KAWASAKI works out to 1.10 ha/hour, a 0.16 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 Magnum.
- Engine Make: not published for 2026 Magnum.
- Deck Material: not published for 2026 Magnum.
- Deck Construction: not published for IKON 48 KAWASAKI.
- Drive System: not published for 2026 Magnum.
- Discharge: not published for IKON 48 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 | 2026 Magnum Bad Boy Mowers · Zero-Turn |
IKON 48 KAWASAKI Ariens · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | A$10,340–A$10,835 | A$9,899 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 21.5 hp | 21.5 hp |
| Engine Make | — | Kawasaki® FR651V |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) | 48 in (1219 mm) |
| Blades | — | 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) |
| Deck Material | — | 11-Gauge Fabricated Steel |
| Deck Construction | 7 Gauge/4.55mm | — |
| Deck Gauge | — | 11 |
| Blade Tip Speed | — | 17887 ft/min (5452 m/min) |
| Discharge | Flexible Rubber Side Discharge | — |
| Cut Positions | — | 13 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Dual Hydro-Gear ZT 2200 Series Integrated Drive Systems | Hydrostatic |
| Ground Speed | 6 mph | 7 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 18x9.5-8 Reaper | — |
| Reverse Speed | — | 3 mph |
| Drive System | — | Hydro-Gear® EZT® Transaxles |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 659 lbs (299 kg) | 662 lbs (300.3 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 6 gal (22.7 L) | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
| Length | 76 in (1930 mm) | 74.5 in (1892 mm) |
| Height | 42 in (1067 mm) | — |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 2 yr | 3 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
IKON 48 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — mower-depot.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.