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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 Z248F — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
- Ariens IKON 48 KAWASAKI — 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.
- Z248F has a Steel deck; IKON 48 KAWASAKI has a 11-Gauge Fabricated Steel deck.
- Z248F weighs 269.9 kg (595 lbs); IKON 48 KAWASAKI weighs 300.3 kg (662 lbs), a 30.4 kg difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What Z248F's weight means for a trailer ›
- Z248F cuts from 38 mm (1.5 in) to 102 mm (4 in); IKON 48 KAWASAKI cuts from 38 mm (1.5 in) to 114 mm (4.5 in). The cut-height range is the shortest and tallest cut the deck offers. Most lawns are kept well inside it.
- Z248F has a 23.1 hp engine; IKON 48 KAWASAKI has a 21.5 hp engine, a 1.6 hp difference. Published horsepower is the maker's rating at a stated engine speed. It is a different measure from displacement, and two engines of equal rating can pull differently.
- Z248F has a published top speed of 6.5 mph; IKON 48 KAWASAKI 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.
1 more difference, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- Z248F lists at A$10,499; IKON 48 KAWASAKI lists at A$9,899, a A$600 difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Z248F works out to 1.02 ha/hour; IKON 48 KAWASAKI works out to 1.10 ha/hour, a 0.08 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
- Warranty: not published for Z248F.
- Drive System: not published for Z248F.
- Discharge: not published for IKON 48 KAWASAKI.
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 | Z248F Husqvarna · Zero-Turn |
IKON 48 KAWASAKI Ariens · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | A$10,499 | A$9,899 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (725.9 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 23.1 hp | 21.5 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki® FR651V |
| Engine Model | FR Series | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) | 48 in (1219 mm) |
| Blades | 3 | 3 |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4 in (102 mm) | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Deck Material | Steel | 11-Gauge Fabricated Steel |
| Deck Gauge | — | 11 |
| Anti-Scalp Rollers | Yes | — |
| Blade Tip Speed | — | 17887 ft/min (5452 m/min) |
| Discharge | Collect/Mulch/Side discharge | — |
| Cut Positions | 6 | 13 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Ground Speed | 6.5 mph | 7 mph |
| Reverse Speed | — | 3 mph |
| Drive System | — | Hydro-Gear® EZT® Transaxles |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 595 lbs (269.9 kg) | 662 lbs (300.3 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
| Length | 75 in (1905 mm) | 74.5 in (1892 mm) |
| Height | 40 in (1016 mm) | — |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | 15" high back | — |
| General | ||
| Warranty | — | 3 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
Z248F: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — husqvarna.com.
IKON 48 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — mower-depot.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.