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Discontinued model in this comparison: John Deere Z515EZTrak Mower (last listed October 2026). It is no longer sold new, and its price is the last one published rather than one you can pay today. The specifications are still accurate and still worth comparing against.
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.
- John Deere Z515EZTrak Mower Discontinued — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
- Kubota Z412KW-48 — 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.
- Z515EZTrak Mower runs on Overhead valve; Z412KW-48 runs on Petrol. Fuel type sets what you buy and store; it is not a measure of power.
- Z515EZTrak Mower holds 17 L (4.5 gal) of fuel; Z412KW-48 holds 25.7 L (6.8 gal) of fuel, a 8.7 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.
- Z515EZTrak Mower has V-belt drive; Z412KW-48 has Adjustable Dual Lever Steering drive.
- Z515EZTrak Mower has a published top speed of 8 mph; Z412KW-48 has a published top speed of 9.9 mph, a 1.9 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- Z515EZTrak Mower weighs 348.4 kg (768 lbs); Z412KW-48 weighs 394 kg (869 lbs), a 45.6 kg difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What Z515EZTrak Mower's weight means for a trailer ›
2 more differences, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- Z515EZTrak Mower has a 24 hp engine; Z412KW-48 has a 22 hp engine, a 2 hp difference.
- Z515EZTrak Mower cuts from 25 mm (1 in) to 102 mm (4 in); Z412KW-48 cuts from 38 mm (1.5 in) to 127 mm (5 in).
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Z515EZTrak Mower works out to 1.26 ha/hour; Z412KW-48 works out to 1.56 ha/hour, a 0.30 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 Z412KW-48.
- Bagger Capacity: not published for Z515EZTrak Mower.
- Blades: not published for Z515EZTrak Mower.
- Engine Make: not published for Z515EZTrak Mower.
- Transmission: not published for Z515EZTrak Mower.
- Deck Material: not published for Z412KW-48.
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 | Z515EZTrak Mower
Discontinued John Deere · Zero-Turn |
Z412KW-48 Kubota · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | dealer quote | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.2 ci (724 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 24 hp | 22 hp |
| Engine Make | — | Kawasaki GH7302V |
| Engine Model | M44 Extended Life Series (ELS) | — |
| Fuel Type | Overhead valve | Petrol |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) | 48 in (1219 mm) |
| Blades | — | 3 |
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4 in (102 mm) | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Deck Material | 10 gauge0.135 in.3.4 mm | — |
| Deck Gauge | 10 | — |
| Blade Tip Speed | — | 18799 ft/min (5730 m/min) |
| Discharge | Side discharge | Side discharge |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | — | 2-HST w/Gear reduction |
| Ground Speed | 8 mph | 9.9 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 22x9.5-10 | 24×9.5-14 |
| Reverse Speed | 4 mph | 5 mph |
| Drive System | V-belt | Adjustable Dual Lever Steering |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 768 lbs (348.4 kg) | 869 lbs (394 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.5 gal (17 L) | 6.8 gal (25.7 L) |
| Length | 76.9 in (1953 mm) | 80.9 in (2055 mm) |
| Width | — | 61.1 in (1552 mm) |
| Height | 47.6 in (1209 mm) | 69.8 in (1772 mm) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Frame Construction | Heavy-duty frame tubing | — |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 4 yr | — |
| Bagger Capacity | — | 7.1 bu (250 L) |
Where these models differ, explained
Z515EZTrak Mower: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — deere.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.