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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 ZD1011-54 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 54-inch deck
- 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.
- ZD1011-54 uses a Kubota D782-E4-ZD-3 engine; Z554L uses a Kawasaki 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.
- ZD1011-54 holds 22.7 L (6 gal) of fuel; Z554L holds 45.4 L (12 gal) of fuel, a 22.7 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.
- ZD1011-54 has a Kubota HST transmission; Z554L 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.
- ZD1011-54 has a 19.3 hp engine; Z554L has a 27 hp engine, a 7.7 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.
- ZD1011-54 has a published top speed of 9 mph; Z554L has a published top speed of 12 mph, a 3 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
- ZD1011-54 weighs 600.1 kg (1,323 lbs); Z554L weighs 551.1 kg (1,215 lbs), a 49 kg difference.
- ZD1011-54 has a 778 cc (47.5 ci) engine; Z554L has a 852.1 cc (52 ci) engine, a 74.1 cc difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- ZD1011-54 works out to 1.59 ha/hour; Z554L works out to 2.12 ha/hour, a 0.53 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
- Blades: not published for ZD1011-54.
- Fuel Type: not published for Z554L.
- Deck Material: not published for ZD1011-54.
- Drive System: not published for Z554L.
- Discharge: not published for ZD1011-54.
- Cut height range: not published for ZD1011-54.
- Price: ZD1011-54 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.
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| Spec | ZD1011-54 Kubota · Commercial |
Z554L Husqvarna · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | dealer quote | A$23,499 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | diesel | gas |
| Engine Make | Kubota D782-E4-ZD-3 | Kawasaki |
| Displacement | 47.5 ci (778 cc) | 52 ci (852.1 cc) |
| Engine Power | 19.3 hp | 27 hp |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Engine Model | — | FX Series V-Twin |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 54 in (1372 mm) | 54 in (1372 mm) |
| Blades | — | 3 |
| Deck Material | — | Steel |
| Anti-Scalp Rollers | — | Yes |
| Min Cut Height | — | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Discharge | — | Collect/Mulch/Side discharge |
| Cut Positions | — | 16 |
| Max Cut Height | — | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Kubota HST | Hydrostatic |
| Ground Speed | 9 mph | 12 mph |
| Drive System | Shaft | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 1323 lbs (600.1 kg) | 1215 lbs (551.1 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 6 gal (22.7 L) | 12 gal (45.4 L) |
| Length | — | 81 in (2057 mm) |
| Height | — | 21 in (533 mm) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | — | Premium, suspension |
ZD1011-54: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — kubotausa.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.