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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.
- Cox Cruiser ZTR 48 48 in — 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 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Cruiser ZTR 48 48 in has a Hydro Gear ZT 3100 Serviceable transmission; IKON 48 KAWASAKI has a Hydrostatic transmission. The transmission grade tracks duty rating and speed. Grade names are each maker's own and are not comparable across brands.
- Cruiser ZTR 48 48 in holds 20 L (5.3 gal) of fuel; IKON 48 KAWASAKI holds 13.2 L (3.5 gal) of fuel, a 6.8 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.
- Cruiser ZTR 48 48 in has a 26 hp engine; IKON 48 KAWASAKI has a 21.5 hp engine, a 4.5 hp difference. Published horsepower is the maker's rating at a stated engine speed. It is a different measure from displacement, and two engines of equal rating can pull differently.
- Cruiser ZTR 48 48 in lists at A$8,840; IKON 48 KAWASAKI lists at A$9,899, a A$1,059 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- Cruiser ZTR 48 48 in has a published top speed of 7.5 mph; IKON 48 KAWASAKI has a published top speed of 7 mph, a 0.5 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
3 more differences, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- Cruiser ZTR 48 48 in weighs 285 kg (628 lbs); IKON 48 KAWASAKI weighs 300.3 kg (662 lbs), a 15.3 kg difference.
- Cruiser ZTR 48 48 in cuts from 20 mm (0.8 in) to 100 mm (3.9 in); IKON 48 KAWASAKI cuts from 38 mm (1.5 in) to 114 mm (4.5 in).
- Cruiser ZTR 48 48 in has a 750 cc (45.8 ci) engine; IKON 48 KAWASAKI has a 726 cc (44.3 ci) engine, a 24 cc difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Cruiser ZTR 48 48 in works out to 1.17 ha/hour; IKON 48 KAWASAKI works out to 1.10 ha/hour, a 0.07 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 Cruiser ZTR 48 48 in.
- Blades: not published for Cruiser ZTR 48 48 in.
- Engine Make: not published for Cruiser ZTR 48 48 in.
- Deck Material: not published for Cruiser ZTR 48 48 in.
- Drive System: not published for Cruiser ZTR 48 48 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.
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| Spec | Cruiser ZTR 48 48 in Cox · Zero-Turn |
IKON 48 KAWASAKI Ariens · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | A$8,840 | A$9,899 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 45.8 ci (750 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 26 hp | 21.5 hp |
| Engine Make | — | Kawasaki® FR651V |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) | 48 in (1219 mm) |
| Blades | — | 3 |
| Min Cut Height | 0.8 in (20 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 3.9 in (100 mm) | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Deck Material | — | 11-Gauge Fabricated Steel |
| Deck Gauge | — | 11 |
| Spindle Type | Electromagnetic Clutch | — |
| Blade Tip Speed | — | 17887 ft/min (5452 m/min) |
| Cut Positions | — | 13 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydro Gear ZT 3100 Serviceable | Hydrostatic |
| Ground Speed | 7.5 mph | 7 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | Front 13 X 500 X 6, Rear 20 X 10 | — |
| Reverse Speed | — | 3 mph |
| Drive System | — | Hydro-Gear® EZT® Transaxles |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 628 lbs (285 kg) | 662 lbs (300.3 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.3 gal (20 L) | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
| Length | 80.7 in (2050 mm) | 74.5 in (1892 mm) |
| Width | 43.3 in (1100 mm) | — |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Frame Construction | Fabricated Steel | — |
| Seat Type | Premium Highback Seat with Armrests | — |
| General | ||
| Warranty | — | 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.