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 152 KAWASAKI — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 52-inch deck; gas powered
- Ariens APEX 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.
- PRO-TURN 152 KAWASAKI holds 37.9 L (10 gal) of fuel; APEX 52 KAWASAKI holds 19.3 L (5.1 gal) of fuel, a 18.5 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.
- PRO-TURN 152 KAWASAKI lists at A$18,599; APEX 52 KAWASAKI lists at A$14,499, a A$4,100 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- PRO-TURN 152 KAWASAKI has Hydro-Gear® ZT-3400 Transaxles drive; APEX 52 KAWASAKI has Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® Transaxles drive.
- PRO-TURN 152 KAWASAKI weighs 489.4 kg (1,079 lbs); APEX 52 KAWASAKI weighs 370.1 kg (816 lbs), a 119.3 kg difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What PRO-TURN 152 KAWASAKI's weight means for a trailer ›
- PRO-TURN 152 KAWASAKI has a published top speed of 10 mph; APEX 52 KAWASAKI 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.
1 more difference, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- PRO-TURN 152 KAWASAKI has a 22 hp engine; APEX 52 KAWASAKI has a 23 hp engine, a 1 hp difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- PRO-TURN 152 KAWASAKI works out to 1.70 ha/hour; APEX 52 KAWASAKI works out to 1.36 ha/hour, a 0.34 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 PRO-TURN 152 KAWASAKI.
- Blades: not published for PRO-TURN 152 KAWASAKI.
- Transmission: not published for PRO-TURN 152 KAWASAKI.
- Fuel Type: not published for APEX 52 KAWASAKI.
- Deck Material: not published for APEX 52 KAWASAKI.
- Deck Construction: not published for APEX 52 KAWASAKI.
- Discharge: not published for APEX 52 KAWASAKI.
- Cut height range: not published for PRO-TURN 152 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 | PRO-TURN 152 KAWASAKI Gravely · Zero-Turn |
APEX 52 KAWASAKI Ariens · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | A$18,599 | A$14,499 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 22 hp | 23 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® | Kawasaki® FR691V |
| Engine Model | FX691V | — |
| Fuel Type | Gas | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 52 in (1321 mm) | 52 in (1321 mm) |
| Blades | — | 3 |
| Min Cut Height | — | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | — | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Deck Material | 7 ga | — |
| Deck Construction | Fabricated X-Factor ® 2 | — |
| Deck Gauge | 7 | — |
| Blade Tip Speed | — | 18000 ft/min (5486.4 m/min) |
| Discharge | Side | — |
| Cut Positions | — | 15 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | — | Hydrostatic |
| Ground Speed | 10 mph | 8 mph |
| Reverse Speed | 5 mph | 4 mph |
| Drive System | Hydro-Gear® ZT-3400 Transaxles | Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® Transaxles |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 1079 lbs (489.4 kg) | 816 lbs (370.1 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 10 gal (37.9 L) | 5.1 gal (19.3 L) |
| Length | — | 79 in (2007 mm) |
| General | ||
| Warranty | — | 4 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
PRO-TURN 152 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — mower-depot.com.
APEX 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.