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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 XL 42 KAWASAKI — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 42-inch deck; gas powered
- Ariens IKON 42 KAWASAKI — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 42-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 3 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- ZT XL 42 KAWASAKI has Hydro-Gear® ZT-2800® Transaxles drive; IKON 42 KAWASAKI has Hydro-Gear® EZT® Transaxles drive.
- ZT XL 42 KAWASAKI lists at A$9,999; IKON 42 KAWASAKI lists at A$8,999, a A$1,000 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- ZT XL 42 KAWASAKI weighs 306.2 kg (675 lbs); IKON 42 KAWASAKI weighs 296.6 kg (654 lbs), a 9.5 kg difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What ZT XL 42 KAWASAKI's weight means for a trailer ›
what isn’t comparable
Not comparable
- Warranty: not published for ZT XL 42 KAWASAKI.
- Blades: not published for ZT XL 42 KAWASAKI.
- Transmission: not published for ZT XL 42 KAWASAKI.
- Fuel Type: not published for IKON 42 KAWASAKI.
- Deck Material: not published for IKON 42 KAWASAKI.
- Deck Construction: not published for IKON 42 KAWASAKI.
- Discharge: not published for IKON 42 KAWASAKI.
- Cut height range: not published for ZT XL 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 XL 42 KAWASAKI Gravely · Zero-Turn |
IKON 42 KAWASAKI Ariens · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | A$9,999 | A$8,999 |
| 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 | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 42 in (1067 mm) | 42 in (1067 mm) |
| Blades | — | 3 |
| Min Cut Height | — | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | — | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Deck Material | 11 ga | — |
| Deck Construction | Fabricated X-Factor® | — |
| Deck Gauge | 11 | — |
| Blade Tip Speed | — | 17822 ft/min (5432 m/min) |
| Discharge | Side | — |
| Cut Positions | — | 13 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | — | Hydrostatic |
| Ground Speed | 7 mph | 7 mph |
| Reverse Speed | 3 mph | 3 mph |
| Drive System | Hydro-Gear® ZT-2800® Transaxles | Hydro-Gear® EZT® Transaxles |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 675 lbs (306.2 kg) | 654 lbs (296.6 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
| Length | — | 74.5 in (1892 mm) |
| General | ||
| Warranty | — | 3 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
ZT XL 42 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — gravely.com.
IKON 42 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — ariens.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.