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
- John Deere Z320MZTrak Mower with 42-in. Deck — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 42-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 2 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Z242E holds 13.2 L (3.5 gal) of fuel; Z320MZTrak Mower with 42-in. Deck holds 11.4 L (3 gal) of fuel, a 1.8 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.
- Z242E has a published top speed of 6.5 mph; Z320MZTrak Mower with 42-in. Deck has a published top speed of 7 mph, a 0.5 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Z242E works out to 0.89 ha/hour; Z320MZTrak Mower with 42-in. Deck works out to 0.96 ha/hour, a 0.07 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 Z242E.
- Warranty: not published for Z242E.
- Engine Make: not published for Z320MZTrak Mower with 42-in. Deck.
- Deck Material: not published for Z242E.
- Deck Construction: not published for Z320MZTrak Mower with 42-in. Deck.
- Drive System: not published for Z242E.
- Cut height range: not published for Z242E.
- Price: Z320MZTrak Mower with 42-in. Deck 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 | Z242E Husqvarna · Zero-Turn |
Z320MZTrak Mower with 42-in. Deck John Deere · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | A$8,999 | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | — | 21.5 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki | — |
| Engine Model | FR Series | — |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 42 in (1067 mm) | 42 in (1067 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | — | 1.3 in (32 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | — | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Deck Material | — | 12 gauge 0.105 in. 2.7 mm |
| Deck Construction | Fabricated | — |
| Deck Gauge | — | 12 |
| Drive | ||
| Ground Speed | 6.5 mph | 7 mph |
| Reverse Speed | — | 3.5 mph |
| Drive System | — | V-belt |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 560 lbs (254 kg) | 561 lbs (254.5 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) | 3 gal (11.4 L) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | 15" high back | — |
| General | ||
| Warranty | — | 3 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
Z320MZTrak Mower with 42-in. Deck: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — deere.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.