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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.
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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.
- Spartan Spartan SRTXD 72 in EFI Zero Turn Mower — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 72-inch deck; gas powered
- Husqvarna Z572XS — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 72-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Spartan SRTXD 72 in EFI Zero Turn Mower has a 5 hp engine; Z572XS has a 38.5 hp engine, a 33.5 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.
- Spartan SRTXD 72 in EFI Zero Turn Mower has a Parker HTG 16cc wheel motors transmission; Z572XS 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.
- Spartan SRTXD 72 in EFI Zero Turn Mower has High density, rubberised discharge; Z572XS has Mulching/Side discharge discharge.
- Spartan SRTXD 72 in EFI Zero Turn Mower holds 36 L (9.5 gal) of fuel; Z572XS holds 45.4 L (12 gal) of fuel, a 9.4 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.
- Spartan SRTXD 72 in EFI Zero Turn Mower lists at A$28,999; Z572XS lists at A$30,999, a A$2,000 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
3 more differences, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- Spartan SRTXD 72 in EFI Zero Turn Mower has a published top speed of 13 mph; Z572XS has a published top speed of 12 mph, a 1 mph difference.
- Spartan SRTXD 72 in EFI Zero Turn Mower weighs 576 kg (1,270 lbs); Z572XS weighs 616.4 kg (1,359 lbs), a 40.4 kg difference.
- Spartan SRTXD 72 in EFI Zero Turn Mower cuts from 38 mm (1.5 in) to 140 mm (5.5 in); Z572XS cuts from 25 mm (1 in) to 127 mm (5 in).
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Spartan SRTXD 72 in EFI Zero Turn Mower works out to 3.06 ha/hour; Z572XS works out to 2.82 ha/hour, a 0.24 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 Spartan SRTXD 72 in EFI Zero Turn Mower.
- Warranty: not published for Z572XS.
- Fuel Type: not published for Z572XS.
- Deck Material: not published for Spartan SRTXD 72 in EFI Zero Turn Mower.
- Drive System: not published for Z572XS.
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 | Spartan SRTXD 72 in EFI Zero Turn Mower Spartan · Commercial |
Z572XS Husqvarna · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | A$28,999 | A$30,999 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Engine Make | Air cooled, 90-degree V-Twin, electronic fuel injected engine | Kawasaki |
| Displacement | — | 61 ci (999 cc) |
| Engine Power | 5 hp | 38.5 hp |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Engine Model | — | FX Series V-Twin |
| Fuel Type | Unleaded fuel - maximum of 10% ethanol in fuel | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 72 in (1829 mm) | 72 in (1830 mm) |
| Blades | 3 | 3 |
| Deck Material | — | Steel |
| Deck Construction | 6” Deep, 7 Gauge with 7 Gauge reinforced spindle areas. Solid 3/8” x 1” reinforced impact areas | Fabricated |
| Deck Gauge | — | 7 |
| Spindle Type | Cast aluminium. No maintenance / sealed with four bearings per spindle | — |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Blade Tip Speed | 18770 ft/min (5721 m/min) | — |
| Discharge | High density, rubberised | Mulching/Side discharge |
| Max Cut Height | 5.5 in (140 mm) | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Parker HTG 16cc wheel motors | Hydrostatic |
| Ground Speed | 13 mph | 12 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 24” Turf radials | — |
| Drive System | V-belt drive from engine crankshaft | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 1270 lbs (576 kg) | 1359 lbs (616.4 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 9.5 gal (36 L) | 12 gal (45.4 L) |
| Length | 84 in (2134 mm) | — |
| Width | 73.5 in (1867 mm) | — |
| Height | 75 in (1905 mm) | — |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Frame Construction | Mainframe 1.5” by 3” (38.1 mm x 76.2 mm) powder coated Fusion-Bonded solid steel bridge frame. Front caster wheels mounted with commercial duty greaseable roller bearings on each wheel | — |
| Seat Type | TCB-3 TecsPak Elastomer Dampeners with 360 Floating System | Premium, suspension |
| Commercial Warranty | 2 Year / Unlimited Hour Commercial Warranty | — |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | — |
Where these models differ, explained
Z572XS: 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.