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 Z242E — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 42-inch deck; gas powered
- Husqvarna MZ48 — 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.
- Z242E lists at A$8,999; MZ48 lists at A$14,499, a A$5,500 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- Z242E weighs 254 kg (560 lbs); MZ48 weighs 360.1 kg (794 lbs), a 106.1 kg difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What Z242E's weight means for a trailer ›
- Z242E holds 13.2 L (3.5 gal) of fuel; MZ48 holds 18.9 L (5 gal) of fuel, a 5.6 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.
- Z242E has a published top speed of 6.5 mph; MZ48 has a published top speed of 8.5 mph, a 2 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- Z242E has a 1,067 mm (42 in) deck; MZ48 has a 1,220 mm (48 in) deck, a 153 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 ›
calculated figures
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Z242E works out to 0.89 ha/hour; MZ48 works out to 1.34 ha/hour, a 0.44 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.
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 | Z242E Husqvarna · Zero-Turn |
MZ48 Husqvarna · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | A$8,999 | A$14,499 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Engine Model | FR Series | FR Series |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 42 in (1067 mm) | 48 in (1220 mm) |
| Deck Construction | Fabricated | Fabricated |
| Drive | ||
| Ground Speed | 6.5 mph | 8.5 mph |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 560 lbs (254 kg) | 794 lbs (360.1 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) | 5 gal (18.9 L) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | 15" high back | Premium High back 21" with armrest |
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.