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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.
- Gravely ZT HD 48 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.
- ZT HD 48 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.
- ZT HD 48 KAWASAKI has Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® Transaxles drive; Z242KH-48 has Belt drive.
- ZT HD 48 KAWASAKI holds 19.3 L (5.1 gal) of fuel; Z242KH-48 holds 16.3 L (4.3 gal) of fuel, a 3 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.
- ZT HD 48 KAWASAKI has a 23 hp engine; Z242KH-48 has a 22 hp engine, a 1 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.
what isn’t comparable
Not comparable
- Weight: not published for Z242KH-48.
- Transmission: not published for ZT HD 48 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 | ZT HD 48 KAWASAKI Gravely · Zero-Turn |
Z242KH-48 Kubota · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | A$14,199 | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 44.2 ci (725 cc) |
| Engine Power | 23 hp | 22 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® | Kohler KT725 |
| Engine Model | FR691V | — |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gasoline |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) | 48 in (1219 mm) |
| Deck Material | 7 ga | — |
| Deck Construction | Fabricated X-Factor® 3 | — |
| Deck Gauge | 7 | — |
| Discharge | Side | — |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | — | Hydro-Gear ZT-3100 |
| Ground Speed | 8 mph | 8 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | — | 22 x 10 - 14 |
| Reverse Speed | 4 mph | — |
| Drive System | Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® Transaxles | Belt |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 802 lbs (363.8 kg) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.1 gal (19.3 L) | 4.3 gal (16.3 L) |
| Length | 79 in (2007 mm) | — |
| Width | 50.8 in (1290 mm) | — |
Where these models differ, explained
ZT HD 48 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — cuttingedgelawn.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.