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 160 KAWASAKI — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 60-inch deck; gas powered
- Ariens ZENITH 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.
- PRO-TURN 160 KAWASAKI holds 37.9 L (10 gal) of fuel; ZENITH 60 - 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 160 KAWASAKI has Hydro-Gear® ZT-3400 Transaxles drive; ZENITH 60 - KAWASAKI has Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® Transaxles drive.
- PRO-TURN 160 KAWASAKI weighs 508.5 kg (1,121 lbs); ZENITH 60 - KAWASAKI weighs 408.2 kg (900 lbs), a 100.3 kg difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What PRO-TURN 160 KAWASAKI's weight means for a trailer ›
- PRO-TURN 160 KAWASAKI has a published top speed of 10 mph; ZENITH 60 - 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.
- PRO-TURN 160 KAWASAKI lists at A$18,999; ZENITH 60 - KAWASAKI lists at A$17,499, a A$1,500 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
- PRO-TURN 160 KAWASAKI works out to 1.96 ha/hour; ZENITH 60 - KAWASAKI works out to 1.57 ha/hour, a 0.39 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 160 KAWASAKI.
- Blades: not published for PRO-TURN 160 KAWASAKI.
- Transmission: not published for PRO-TURN 160 KAWASAKI.
- Fuel Type: not published for ZENITH 60 - KAWASAKI.
- Deck Material: not published for ZENITH 60 - KAWASAKI.
- Deck Construction: not published for ZENITH 60 - KAWASAKI.
- Discharge: not published for ZENITH 60 - KAWASAKI.
- Cut height range: not published for PRO-TURN 160 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 160 KAWASAKI Gravely · Zero-Turn |
ZENITH 60 - KAWASAKI Ariens · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | A$18,999 | A$17,499 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 23.5 hp | 23.5 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® | Kawasaki® FX730V |
| Engine Model | FX730V | — |
| Fuel Type | Gas | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 60 in (1524 mm) | 60 in (1524 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 | — | 18465 ft/min (5628 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 | 1121 lbs (508.5 kg) | 900 lbs (408.2 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 160 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — gravely.com.
ZENITH 60 - KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — manualslib.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.