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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 X 48 KAWASAKI — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
- Kubota Z242KW-48 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- ZT X 48 KAWASAKI has a Fabricated X-Factor® deck; Z242KW-48 has a 10Ga deck.
- ZT X 48 KAWASAKI has Hydro-Gear® Serviceable EZT® Transaxles drive; Z242KW-48 has Belt drive.
- ZT X 48 KAWASAKI weighs 308 kg (679 lbs); Z242KW-48 weighs 382.8 kg (844 lbs), a 74.8 kg difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What ZT X 48 KAWASAKI's weight means for a trailer ›
- ZT X 48 KAWASAKI holds 13.2 L (3.5 gal) of fuel; Z242KW-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 X 48 KAWASAKI has a published top speed of 7 mph; Z242KW-48 has a published top speed of 8 mph, a 1 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
- ZT X 48 KAWASAKI works out to 1.10 ha/hour; Z242KW-48 works out to 1.26 ha/hour, a 0.16 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
- Transmission: not published for ZT X 48 KAWASAKI.
- Deck Construction: not published for Z242KW-48.
- Discharge: not published for Z242KW-48.
- Cut height range: not published for Z242KW-48.
- Price: Z242KW-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 X 48 KAWASAKI Gravely · Zero-Turn |
Z242KW-48 Kubota · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | A$9,899 | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 21.5 hp | 21.5 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® | Kawasaki FR651V |
| Engine Model | FR651V | — |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gasoline |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) | 48 in (1219 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | — |
| Max Cut Height | 4.5 in (114 mm) | — |
| Deck Material | Fabricated X-Factor® | 10Ga |
| Deck Construction | Fabricated X-Factor® | — |
| Deck Gauge | 11 | 10 |
| Discharge | Side | — |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | — | Hydro-Gear ZT-3100 |
| Ground Speed | 7 mph | 8 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | — | 22 x 10 - 14 |
| Reverse Speed | 3 mph | — |
| Drive System | Hydro-Gear® Serviceable EZT® Transaxles | Belt |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 679 lbs (308 kg) | 844 lbs (382.8 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) | 4.3 gal (16.3 L) |
Where these models differ, explained
ZT X 48 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — gravely.com.
Z242KW-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.