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.
- Gravely PRO-TURN 148 KAWASAKI — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
- Kubota Z242KH-48 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 4 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- PRO-TURN 148 KAWASAKI uses a Kawasaki® engine; Z242KH-48 uses a Kohler KT725 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.
- PRO-TURN 148 KAWASAKI holds 37.9 L (10 gal) of fuel; Z242KH-48 holds 16.3 L (4.3 gal) of fuel, a 21.6 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.
- PRO-TURN 148 KAWASAKI has Hydro-Gear® ZT-3400 Transaxles drive; Z242KH-48 has Belt drive.
- PRO-TURN 148 KAWASAKI has a published top speed of 10 mph; Z242KH-48 has a published top speed of 8 mph, a 2 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- PRO-TURN 148 KAWASAKI works out to 1.57 ha/hour; Z242KH-48 works out to 1.26 ha/hour, a 0.31 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
- Weight: not published for Z242KH-48.
- Transmission: not published for PRO-TURN 148 KAWASAKI.
- Deck Material: not published for Z242KH-48.
- Deck Construction: not published for Z242KH-48.
- Discharge: not published for Z242KH-48.
- Price: Z242KH-48 is dealer quote only.
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 | PRO-TURN 148 KAWASAKI Gravely · Zero-Turn |
Z242KH-48 Kubota · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | A$17,799 | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 44.2 ci (725 cc) |
| Engine Power | 22 hp | 22 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® | Kohler KT725 |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gasoline |
| Engine Model | FX691V | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) | 48 in (1219 mm) |
| Deck Material | 7 ga | — |
| Deck Construction | Fabricated X-Factor ® 2 | — |
| Deck Gauge | 7 | — |
| Discharge | Side | — |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | — | Hydro-Gear ZT-3100 |
| Ground Speed | 10 mph | 8 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | — | 22 x 10 - 14 |
| Reverse Speed | 5 mph | — |
| Drive System | Hydro-Gear® ZT-3400 Transaxles | Belt |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 1062 lbs (481.7 kg) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 10 gal (37.9 L) | 4.3 gal (16.3 L) |
Where these models differ, explained
PRO-TURN 148 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — barryspowerequipment.com.
Z242KH-48: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — kubotausa.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.