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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.
- Kubota Z452KWTi-60 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 60-inch deck; gas powered
- Ariens APEX 60 KAWASAKI — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 60-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Z452KWTi-60 uses a Kawasaki (FT Series) engine; APEX 60 KAWASAKI uses a Kawasaki® FR730V engine. The engine maker builds the engine; the mower maker chooses the model, rating and fit, so the badge alone does not settle output or longevity.
- Z452KWTi-60 has a Hydro-Gear Commercial ZT-3600 transmission; APEX 60 KAWASAKI has a Hydrostatic transmission. The transmission grade tracks duty rating and speed. Grade names are each maker's own and are not comparable across brands.
- Z452KWTi-60 has Belt drive; APEX 60 KAWASAKI has Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® Transaxles drive.
- Z452KWTi-60 holds 25.7 L (6.8 gal) of fuel; APEX 60 KAWASAKI holds 19.3 L (5.1 gal) of fuel, a 6.4 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.
- Z452KWTi-60 has a published top speed of 10 mph; APEX 60 KAWASAKI has a published top speed of 8 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.
2 more differences, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- Z452KWTi-60 weighs 448.2 kg (988 lbs); APEX 60 KAWASAKI weighs 383.3 kg (845 lbs), a 64.9 kg difference.
- Z452KWTi-60 has a 26 hp engine; APEX 60 KAWASAKI has a 24 hp engine, a 2 hp difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Z452KWTi-60 works out to 1.96 ha/hour; APEX 60 KAWASAKI works out to 1.57 ha/hour, a 0.39 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 Z452KWTi-60.
- Blades: not published for Z452KWTi-60.
- Fuel Type: not published for APEX 60 KAWASAKI.
- Cut height range: not published for Z452KWTi-60.
- Price: Z452KWTi-60 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 | Z452KWTi-60 Kubota · 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 | 26 hp | 24 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki (FT Series) | Kawasaki® FR730V |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 60 in (1524 mm) | 60 in (1524 mm) |
| Blades | — | 3 |
| Min Cut Height | — | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | — | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Blade Tip Speed | — | 18000 ft/min (5486.4 m/min) |
| Cut Positions | — | 15 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear Commercial ZT-3600 | Hydrostatic |
| Ground Speed | 10 mph | 8 mph |
| Reverse Speed | — | 4 mph |
| Drive System | Belt | Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® Transaxles |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 988 lbs (448.2 kg) | 845 lbs (383.3 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 6.8 gal (25.7 L) | 5.1 gal (19.3 L) |
| Length | — | 79 in (2007 mm) |
| General | ||
| Warranty | — | 4 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
Z452KWTi-60: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — kubotausa.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.