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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 52 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.
- ZT X 52 KAWASAKI lists at A$10,399; 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.
- ZT X 52 KAWASAKI has Hydro-Gear® Serviceable EZT® Transaxles drive; APEX 52 KAWASAKI has Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® Transaxles drive.
- ZT X 52 KAWASAKI holds 13.2 L (3.5 gal) of fuel; APEX 52 KAWASAKI holds 19.3 L (5.1 gal) of fuel, a 6.1 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 52 KAWASAKI weighs 315.2 kg (695 lbs); APEX 52 KAWASAKI weighs 370.1 kg (816 lbs), a 54.9 kg difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What ZT X 52 KAWASAKI's weight means for a trailer ›
- ZT X 52 KAWASAKI has a published top speed of 7 mph; APEX 52 KAWASAKI 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 52 KAWASAKI works out to 1.19 ha/hour; APEX 52 KAWASAKI works out to 1.36 ha/hour, a 0.17 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 ZT X 52 KAWASAKI.
- Blades: not published for ZT X 52 KAWASAKI.
- Transmission: not published for ZT X 52 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 ZT X 52 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 52 KAWASAKI Gravely · Zero-Turn |
APEX 52 KAWASAKI Ariens · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | A$10,399 | A$14,499 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 23 hp | 23 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® | Kawasaki® FR691V |
| Engine Model | FR691V | — |
| 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 | 11 ga | — |
| Deck Construction | Fabricated X-Factor® | — |
| Deck Gauge | 11 | — |
| Blade Tip Speed | — | 18000 ft/min (5486.4 m/min) |
| Discharge | Side | — |
| Cut Positions | — | 15 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | — | Hydrostatic |
| Ground Speed | 7 mph | 8 mph |
| Reverse Speed | 3 mph | 4 mph |
| Drive System | Hydro-Gear® Serviceable EZT® Transaxles | Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® Transaxles |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 695 lbs (315.2 kg) | 816 lbs (370.1 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) | 5.1 gal (19.3 L) |
| Length | — | 79 in (2007 mm) |
| General | ||
| Warranty | — | 4 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
ZT X 52 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — sylvaniamowercenter.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.