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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 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 XL 48 KAWASAKI has a 11 ga deck; Z242KW-48 has a 10Ga deck.
- ZT XL 48 KAWASAKI has Hydro-Gear® ZT-2800® Transaxles drive; Z242KW-48 has Belt drive.
- ZT XL 48 KAWASAKI weighs 312.5 kg (689 lbs); Z242KW-48 weighs 382.8 kg (844 lbs), a 70.3 kg difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What ZT XL 48 KAWASAKI's weight means for a trailer ›
- ZT XL 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 XL 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.
1 more difference, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- ZT XL 48 KAWASAKI has a 23 hp engine; Z242KW-48 has a 21.5 hp engine, a 1.5 hp difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- ZT XL 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 XL 48 KAWASAKI.
- Deck Construction: not published for Z242KW-48.
- Discharge: 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 XL 48 KAWASAKI Gravely · Zero-Turn |
Z242KW-48 Kubota · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | A$11,499 | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 23 hp | 21.5 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® | Kawasaki FR651V |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gasoline |
| Engine Model | FR691V | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) | 48 in (1219 mm) |
| Deck Material | 11 ga | 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® ZT-2800® Transaxles | Belt |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 689 lbs (312.5 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 XL 48 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — tkpowerequipment.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.