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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.
- Husqvarna Z 245i — residential: typical home lawns; 42-inch deck
- Masport ZTM 42 — residential: typical home lawns; 42-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 4 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Z 245i lists at A$14,599; ZTM 42 lists at A$6,299, a A$8,300 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- Z 245i has a ClearCut™ - Fabricated deck; ZTM 42 has a 13-gauge Stamped deck.
- Z 245i has a published top speed of 7 mph; ZTM 42 has a published top speed of 5.6 mph, a 1.4 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- Z 245i weighs 246.5 kg (543 lbs); ZTM 42 weighs 237 kg (522 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 Z 245i's weight means for a trailer ›
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Z 245i works out to 0.97 ha/hour; ZTM 42 works out to 0.77 ha/hour, a 0.20 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
- Engine Power: not published for Z 245i.
- Fuel Capacity: not published for Z 245i.
- Blades: not published for Z 245i.
- Engine Make: not published for Z 245i.
- Transmission: not published for Z 245i.
- Drive System: not published for Z 245i.
- Discharge: not published for Z 245i.
- Cut height range: not published for Z 245i.
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 | Z 245i Husqvarna · Zero-Turn |
ZTM 42 Masport · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | A$14,599 | A$6,299 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | — | gas |
| Engine Power | — | 17 hp |
| Engine Make | — | Masport |
| Engine Model | — | MVT500 V-Twin |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 42.1 in (1070 mm) | 42.1 in (1070 mm) |
| Blades | — | 2 |
| Min Cut Height | — | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | — | 4 in (102 mm) |
| Deck Construction | ClearCut™ - Fabricated | 13-gauge Stamped |
| Discharge | — | Side Discharge |
| Cut Positions | — | 7 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | — | Hydro-Gear EZT (ZT-2200) |
| Ground Speed | 7 mph | 5.6 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | — | 20" x 10 - 10 |
| Reverse Speed | — | 2.5 mph |
| Drive System | — | V-Belt |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 543 lbs (246.5 kg) | 522 lbs (237 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | — | 3 gal (11.4 L) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Frame Construction | — | Steel |
| Seat Type | Premium, suspension | Spring-mounted adjustable seat with armrests |
Where these models differ, explained
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.