Compare Mowers
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 Z146 — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 46-inch deck; gas powered
- Cox Cruiser ZTR 48 48 in — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Z146 holds 13.2 L (3.5 gal) of fuel; Cruiser ZTR 48 48 in holds 20 L (5.3 gal) of fuel, a 6.8 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.
- Z146 has a published top speed of 6.5 mph; Cruiser ZTR 48 48 in has a published top speed of 7.5 mph, a 0.9 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- Z146 weighs 263 kg (580 lbs); Cruiser ZTR 48 48 in weighs 285 kg (628 lbs), a 22 kg difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What Z146's weight means for a trailer ›
- Z146 has a 1,168 mm (46 in) deck; Cruiser ZTR 48 48 in has a 1,219 mm (48 in) deck, a 51 mm difference. Deck width sets how much grass each pass covers. Mowing time also depends on ground speed, turns and obstacles, so a wider deck alone does not fix the job's length. Time both decks on your own lawn ›
- Z146 has a 726 cc (44.3 ci) engine; Cruiser ZTR 48 48 in has a 750 cc (45.8 ci) engine, a 24 cc difference. Displacement is the engine's size, not its output. A larger engine is not necessarily a more powerful one.
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Z146 works out to 0.98 ha/hour; Cruiser ZTR 48 48 in works out to 1.17 ha/hour, a 0.19 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 Z146.
- Engine Make: not published for Cruiser ZTR 48 48 in.
- Transmission: not published for Z146.
- Deck Construction: not published for Cruiser ZTR 48 48 in.
- Cut height range: not published for Z146.
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 | Z146 Husqvarna · Zero-Turn |
Cruiser ZTR 48 48 in Cox · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | A$8,999 | A$8,840 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 45.8 ci (750 cc) |
| Engine Power | — | 26 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki | — |
| Engine Model | FR Series | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 46 in (1168 mm) | 48 in (1219 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | — | 0.8 in (20 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | — | 3.9 in (100 mm) |
| Deck Construction | Stamped, Reinforced | — |
| Spindle Type | — | Electromagnetic Clutch |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | — | Hydro Gear ZT 3100 Serviceable |
| Ground Speed | 6.5 mph | 7.5 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | — | Front 13 X 500 X 6, Rear 20 X 10 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 580 lbs (263 kg) | 628 lbs (285 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) | 5.3 gal (20 L) |
| Length | — | 80.7 in (2050 mm) |
| Width | — | 43.3 in (1100 mm) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Frame Construction | — | Fabricated Steel |
| Seat Type | 15" high back | Premium Highback 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.