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.
- Toro 52 in GrandStand — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 52-inch deck; gas powered
- Kubota ZG227-54 — 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.
- 52 in GrandStand holds 40.1 L (10.6 gal) of fuel; ZG227-54 holds 28 L (7.4 gal) of fuel, a 12.1 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.
- 52 in GrandStand has a 22 hp engine; ZG227-54 has a 27 hp engine, a 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.
- 52 in GrandStand cuts from 38 mm (1.5 in) to 127 mm (5 in); ZG227-54 cuts from 25 mm (1 in) to 127 mm (5 in). The cut-height range is the shortest and tallest cut the deck offers. Most lawns are kept well inside it.
- 52 in GrandStand has a published top speed of 9.9 mph; ZG227-54 has a published top speed of 9 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.
- 52 in GrandStand has a 1,321 mm (52 in) deck; ZG227-54 has a 1,372 mm (54 in) deck, a 51 mm difference. Deck width sets how much grass each pass covers. Mowing time also depends on ground speed, turns and obstacles, so a wider deck alone does not fix the job's length. Time both decks on your own lawn ›
1 more difference, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- 52 in GrandStand has a 726 cc (44.3 ci) engine; ZG227-54 has a 768 cc (46.9 ci) engine, a 42 cc difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- 52 in GrandStand works out to 1.69 ha/hour; ZG227-54 works out to 1.59 ha/hour, a 0.10 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
- Weight: not published for 52 in GrandStand.
- Warranty: not published for ZG227-54.
- Bagger Capacity: not published for 52 in GrandStand.
- Blades: not published for 52 in GrandStand.
- Engine Make: not published for 52 in GrandStand.
- Transmission: not published for 52 in GrandStand.
- Fuel Type: not published for 52 in GrandStand.
- Discharge: not published for ZG227-54.
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 | 52 in GrandStand Toro · Commercial |
ZG227-54 Kubota · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | dealer quote | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Engine Make | — | Kubota KGZ770-E2-MA2 |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 46.9 ci (768 cc) |
| Engine Power | 22 hp | 27 hp |
| Fuel Type | — | Petrol |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 52 in (1321 mm) | 54 in (1372 mm) |
| Blades | — | 3 |
| Deck Construction | TURBO FORCE® 7-gauge high-strength steel with bull-nose front bumper | Pro commercial - Fabricated deck |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Blade Tip Speed | — | 18100 ft/min (5517 m/min) |
| Discharge | Rubber | — |
| Max Cut Height | 5 in (127 mm) | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | — | Integral Type HST, Shaft Driven |
| Ground Speed | 9.9 mph | 9 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | — | 23×10.5-12 |
| Reverse Speed | — | 5 mph |
| Drive System | Twin Turf Torque unitized transaxles with cooling fans | Adjustable Dual Lever Steering |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | — | 1190 lbs (540 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal (40.1 L) | 7.4 gal (28 L) |
| Length | — | 82.5 in (2096 mm) |
| Width | — | 67.3 in (1710 mm) |
| Height | — | 69.9 in (1775 mm) |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 5 yr | — |
| Bagger Capacity | — | 8 bu (282 L) |
Where these models differ, explained
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.