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 Z254F — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 54-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.
- Z254F weighs 267.6 kg (590 lbs); MZ48 weighs 360.1 kg (794 lbs), a 92.5 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; MZ48 lists at A$14,499, a A$3,000 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- Z254F 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.
- Z254F 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.
- Z254F has a 1,372 mm (54 in) deck; MZ48 has a 1,220 mm (48 in) deck, a 152 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 and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Z254F works out to 1.15 ha/hour; MZ48 works out to 1.34 ha/hour, a 0.19 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 Z254F.
- 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 | Z254F Husqvarna · Zero-Turn |
MZ48 Husqvarna · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | A$11,499 | A$14,499 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (725.9 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 24 hp | — |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Engine Model | FR Series | FR Series |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 54 in (1372 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 | 590 lbs (267.6 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
Z254F: 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.