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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
- Husqvarna MZ48 — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 4 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Z248F lists at A$10,499; MZ48 lists at A$14,499, a A$4,000 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- Z248F weighs 269.9 kg (595 lbs); MZ48 weighs 360.1 kg (794 lbs), a 90.3 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 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.
- Z248F 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.
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Z248F works out to 1.02 ha/hour; MZ48 works out to 1.34 ha/hour, a 0.32 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 MZ48.
- Blades: not published for MZ48.
- Transmission: not published for MZ48.
- Deck Material: not published for MZ48.
- Deck Construction: not published for Z248F.
- Discharge: not published for MZ48.
- Cut height range: not published for MZ48.
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 |
MZ48 Husqvarna · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | A$10,499 | A$14,499 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (725.9 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 23.1 hp | — |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Engine Model | FR Series | FR Series |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) | 48 in (1220 mm) |
| Blades | 3 | — |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | — |
| Max Cut Height | 4 in (102 mm) | — |
| Deck Material | Steel | — |
| Deck Construction | — | Fabricated |
| Anti-Scalp Rollers | Yes | — |
| Discharge | Collect/Mulch/Side discharge | — |
| Cut Positions | 6 | — |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | — |
| Ground Speed | 6.5 mph | 8.5 mph |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 595 lbs (269.9 kg) | 794 lbs (360.1 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) | 5 gal (18.9 L) |
| Length | 75 in (1905 mm) | — |
| Height | 40 in (1016 mm) | — |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | 15" high back | Premium High back 21" with armrest |
Where these models differ, explained
Z248F: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — husqvarna.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.