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Discontinued model in this comparison: John Deere Z530MZTrak 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 Z530MZTrak Mower Discontinued — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; gas powered
- Ariens APEX 60 KAWASAKI — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 60-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 4 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Z530MZTrak Mower has V-belt drive; APEX 60 KAWASAKI has Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® Transaxles drive.
- Z530MZTrak Mower holds 17 L (4.5 gal) of fuel; APEX 60 KAWASAKI holds 19.3 L (5.1 gal) of fuel, a 2.3 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.
- Z530MZTrak Mower weighs 351 kg (774 lbs); APEX 60 KAWASAKI weighs 383.3 kg (845 lbs), a 32.3 kg difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What Z530MZTrak Mower's weight means for a trailer ›
- Z530MZTrak Mower cuts from 25 mm (1 in) to 102 mm (4 in); APEX 60 KAWASAKI cuts from 38 mm (1.5 in) to 127 mm (5 in). The cut-height range is the shortest and tallest cut the deck offers. Most lawns are kept well inside it.
what isn’t comparable
Not comparable
- Cutting Width: not published for Z530MZTrak Mower.
- Blades: not published for Z530MZTrak Mower.
- Engine Make: not published for Z530MZTrak Mower.
- Transmission: not published for Z530MZTrak Mower.
- Deck Material: not published for APEX 60 KAWASAKI.
- Price: Z530MZTrak Mower is dealer quote only.
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 | Z530MZTrak Mower
Discontinued John Deere · Zero-Turn |
APEX 60 KAWASAKI Ariens · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | dealer quote | A$14,999 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 24 hp | 24 hp |
| Engine Make | — | Kawasaki® FR730V |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | — | 60 in (1524 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 gauge 0.135 in. 3.4 mm | — |
| Deck Gauge | 10 | — |
| Blade Tip Speed | — | 18000 ft/min (5486.4 m/min) |
| Cut Positions | — | 15 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | — | Hydrostatic |
| Ground Speed | 8 mph | 8 mph |
| Reverse Speed | 4 mph | 4 mph |
| Drive System | V-belt | Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® Transaxles |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 774 lbs (351 kg) | 845 lbs (383.3 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.5 gal (17 L) | 5.1 gal (19.3 L) |
| Length | — | 79 in (2007 mm) |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 4 yr | 4 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
Z530MZTrak Mower: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — deere.com.
APEX 60 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — ariens.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.