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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 Z560XS — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 60-inch deck; gas powered
- Husqvarna Z554L — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 54-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Z560XS has a 38.5 hp engine; Z554L has a 27 hp engine, a 11.5 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.
- Z560XS lists at A$29,999; Z554L lists at A$23,499, a A$6,500 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- Z560XS has a 1,524 mm (60 in) deck; Z554L has a 1,372 mm (54 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 ›
- Z560XS has a 999.6 cc (61 ci) engine; Z554L has a 852.1 cc (52 ci) engine, a 147.5 cc difference. Displacement is the engine's size, not its output. A larger engine is not necessarily a more powerful one.
- Z560XS weighs 593.8 kg (1,309 lbs); Z554L weighs 551.1 kg (1,215 lbs), a 42.6 kg difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What Z560XS's weight means for a trailer ›
calculated figures
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Z560XS works out to 2.35 ha/hour; Z554L works out to 2.12 ha/hour, a 0.23 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.
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 | Z560XS Husqvarna · Commercial |
Z554L Husqvarna · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | A$29,999 | A$23,499 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Displacement | 61 ci (999.6 cc) | 52 ci (852.1 cc) |
| Engine Power | 38.5 hp | 27 hp |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Engine Model | FX Series V-Twin | FX Series V-Twin |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 60 in (1524 mm) | 54 in (1372 mm) |
| Blades | 3 | 3 |
| Deck Material | Steel | Steel |
| Anti-Scalp Rollers | Yes | Yes |
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Discharge | Collect/Mulch/Side discharge | Collect/Mulch/Side discharge |
| Cut Positions | 16 | 16 |
| Max Cut Height | 5 in (127 mm) | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Ground Speed | 12 mph | 12 mph |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 1309 lbs (593.8 kg) | 1215 lbs (551.1 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 gal (45.4 L) | 12 gal (45.4 L) |
| Length | 81 in (2057 mm) | 81 in (2057 mm) |
| Height | 21 in (533 mm) | 21 in (533 mm) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | Premium, suspension | Premium, suspension |
Where these models differ, explained
Z560XS: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — husqvarna.com.
Z554L: 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.