Compare Mowers
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.
- Masport ZTM 50 — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 50-inch deck; gas powered
- Husqvarna Z248F — 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.
- ZTM 50 uses a Masport engine; Z248F 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.
- ZTM 50 lists at A$7,299; Z248F lists at A$10,499, a A$3,200 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- ZTM 50 has a Hydro-Gear EZT (ZT-2200) transmission; Z248F 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.
- ZTM 50 has Side Discharge discharge; Z248F has Collect/Mulch/Side discharge discharge.
- ZTM 50 has a published top speed of 5.6 mph; Z248F has a published top speed of 6.5 mph, a 0.9 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
4 more differences, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- ZTM 50 holds 11.4 L (3 gal) of fuel; Z248F holds 13.2 L (3.5 gal) of fuel, a 1.8 L difference.
- ZTM 50 cuts from 25 mm (1 in) to 102 mm (4 in); Z248F cuts from 38 mm (1.5 in) to 102 mm (4 in).
- ZTM 50 weighs 249 kg (549 lbs); Z248F weighs 269.9 kg (595 lbs), a 20.9 kg difference.
- ZTM 50 has a 1,270 mm (50 in) deck; Z248F has a 1,219 mm (48 in) deck, a 51 mm difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- ZTM 50 works out to 0.91 ha/hour; Z248F works out to 1.02 ha/hour, a 0.11 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
- Displacement: not published for ZTM 50.
- Blades: not published for ZTM 50.
- Deck Material: not published for ZTM 50.
- Deck Construction: not published for Z248F.
- Drive System: not published for Z248F.
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 | ZTM 50 Masport · Zero-Turn |
Z248F Husqvarna · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | A$7,299 | A$10,499 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | — | 44.3 ci (725.9 cc) |
| Engine Power | 23 hp | 23.1 hp |
| Engine Make | Masport | Kawasaki |
| Engine Model | MVT700 V-Twin | FR Series |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 50 in (1270 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) | 4 in (102 mm) |
| Deck Material | — | Steel |
| Deck Construction | 13-gauge Stamped | — |
| Anti-Scalp Rollers | — | Yes |
| Discharge | Side Discharge | Collect/Mulch/Side discharge |
| Cut Positions | 7 | 6 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear EZT (ZT-2200) | Hydrostatic |
| Ground Speed | 5.6 mph | 6.5 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 20" x 10 - 10 | — |
| Reverse Speed | 2.5 mph | — |
| Drive System | V-Belt | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 549 lbs (249 kg) | 595 lbs (269.9 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3 gal (11.4 L) | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
| Length | — | 75 in (1905 mm) |
| Height | — | 40 in (1016 mm) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Frame Construction | Steel | — |
| Seat Type | Spring-mounted adjustable seat with armrests | 15" high back |
Where these models differ, explained
Z248F: 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.