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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
- Bad Boy Mowers 2026 ZT Avenger — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 54-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Z530MZTrak Mower carries a 4-year warranty; 2026 ZT Avenger carries a 2-year warranty, a 2 years difference. Warranty length is the maker's published term. Conditions and commercial-use limits differ between makers.
- Z530MZTrak Mower holds 17 L (4.5 gal) of fuel; 2026 ZT Avenger holds 22.7 L (6 gal) of fuel, a 5.7 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.
- Z530MZTrak Mower has a published top speed of 8 mph; 2026 ZT Avenger has a published top speed of 7 mph, a 1 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- Z530MZTrak Mower has a 24 hp engine; 2026 ZT Avenger has a 23 hp engine, a 1 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.
- Z530MZTrak Mower weighs 351 kg (774 lbs); 2026 ZT Avenger weighs 338 kg (745 lbs), a 13 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 ›
1 more difference, what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- Z530MZTrak Mower cuts from 25 mm (1 in) to 102 mm (4 in); 2026 ZT Avenger cuts from 38 mm (1.5 in) to 114 mm (4.5 in).
Not comparable
- Cutting Width: not published for Z530MZTrak Mower.
- Transmission: not published for Z530MZTrak Mower.
- Deck Material: not published for 2026 ZT Avenger.
- Deck Construction: not published for Z530MZTrak Mower.
- Drive System: not published for 2026 ZT Avenger.
- Discharge: not published for Z530MZTrak Mower.
- 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 |
2026 ZT Avenger Bad Boy Mowers · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | dealer quote | A$11,935–A$12,595 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 24 hp | 23 hp |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | — | 54 in (1372 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4 in (102 mm) | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Deck Material | 10 gauge 0.135 in. 3.4 mm | — |
| Deck Construction | — | 7 Gauge/4.55mm |
| Deck Gauge | 10 | — |
| Discharge | — | Flexible Rubber Side Discharge |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | — | Dual Hydro-Gear 2800 Series Integrated Drive Systems |
| Ground Speed | 8 mph | 7 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | — | 12x6-6 Smooth |
| Reverse Speed | 4 mph | — |
| Drive System | V-belt | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 774 lbs (351 kg) | 745 lbs (338 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.5 gal (17 L) | 6 gal (22.7 L) |
| Length | — | 74.5 in (1892 mm) |
| Height | — | 46 in (1168 mm) |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 4 yr | 2 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
Z530MZTrak 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.