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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 Z254F — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 54-inch deck; gas powered
- Ariens IKON 52 KAWASAKI — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 52-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Z254F weighs 267.6 kg (590 lbs); IKON 52 KAWASAKI weighs 309.4 kg (682 lbs), a 41.7 kg difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What Z254F's weight means for a trailer ›
- Z254F lists at A$11,499; IKON 52 KAWASAKI lists at A$10,399, a A$1,100 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- Z254F cuts from 38 mm (1.5 in) to 102 mm (4 in); IKON 52 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.
- Z254F has a published top speed of 6.5 mph; IKON 52 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.
- Z254F has a 1,372 mm (54 in) deck; IKON 52 KAWASAKI has a 1,321 mm (52 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 ›
1 more difference, what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- Z254F has a 24 hp engine; IKON 52 KAWASAKI has a 23 hp engine, a 1 hp difference.
Not comparable
- Warranty: not published for Z254F.
- Deck Material: not published for IKON 52 KAWASAKI.
- Drive System: not published for Z254F.
- Discharge: not published for IKON 52 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 | Z254F Husqvarna · Zero-Turn |
IKON 52 KAWASAKI Ariens · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | A$11,499 | A$10,399 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (725.9 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 24 hp | 23 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki® FR691V |
| Engine Model | FR Series | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 54 in (1372 mm) | 52 in (1321 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 | — |
| Anti-Scalp Rollers | Yes | — |
| Blade Tip Speed | — | 18356 ft/min (5595 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 | 590 lbs (267.6 kg) | 682 lbs (309.4 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
Z254F: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — husqvarna.com.
IKON 52 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.