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 ZT X 42 KAWASAKI — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 42-inch deck; gas powered
- Husqvarna Z242F — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 42-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- ZT X 42 KAWASAKI has a 11 ga deck; Z242F has a Steel deck.
- ZT X 42 KAWASAKI has Side discharge; Z242F has Collect/Mulch/Side discharge discharge.
- ZT X 42 KAWASAKI weighs 302.6 kg (667 lbs); Z242F weighs 264 kg (582 lbs), a 38.6 kg difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What ZT X 42 KAWASAKI's weight means for a trailer ›
- ZT X 42 KAWASAKI has a published top speed of 7 mph; Z242F has a published top speed of 6.5 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.
- ZT X 42 KAWASAKI lists at A$8,999; Z242F lists at A$9,499, a A$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
- ZT X 42 KAWASAKI works out to 0.96 ha/hour; Z242F works out to 0.89 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
- Blades: not published for ZT X 42 KAWASAKI.
- Transmission: not published for ZT X 42 KAWASAKI.
- Fuel Type: not published for Z242F.
- Deck Construction: not published for Z242F.
- Drive System: not published for Z242F.
- Cut height range: not published for ZT X 42 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 | ZT X 42 KAWASAKI Gravely · Zero-Turn |
Z242F Husqvarna · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | A$8,999 | A$9,499 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 44.3 ci (725.9 cc) |
| Engine Power | 21.5 hp | 21.5 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® | Kawasaki |
| Engine Model | FR651V | FR Series |
| Fuel Type | Gas | — |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 42 in (1067 mm) | 42 in (1067 mm) |
| Blades | — | 2 |
| Min Cut Height | — | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | — | 4 in (102 mm) |
| Deck Material | 11 ga | Steel |
| Deck Construction | Fabricated X-Factor® | — |
| Deck Gauge | 11 | — |
| Anti-Scalp Rollers | — | Yes |
| Discharge | Side | Collect/Mulch/Side discharge |
| Cut Positions | — | 6 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | — | Hydrostatic |
| Ground Speed | 7 mph | 6.5 mph |
| Reverse Speed | 3 mph | — |
| Drive System | Hydro-Gear® Serviceable EZT® Transaxles | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 667 lbs (302.6 kg) | 582 lbs (264 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
| Length | — | 75 in (1905 mm) |
| Height | — | 40 in (1016 mm) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | — | 15" high back |
Where these models differ, explained
ZT X 42 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — barryspowerequipment.com.
Z242F: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — husqvarna.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.