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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.
- Toro 72 in Z Master 6000 Series Horizon — 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 4 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- 72 in Z Master 6000 Series Horizon has Rubber discharge; Z572XS has Mulching/Side discharge discharge.
- 72 in Z Master 6000 Series Horizon cuts from 25 mm (1 in) to 140 mm (5.5 in); Z572XS 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.
- 72 in Z Master 6000 Series Horizon weighs 643.1 kg (1,418 lbs); Z572XS weighs 616.4 kg (1,359 lbs), a 26.7 kg difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What 72 in Z Master 6000 Series Horizon's weight means for a trailer ›
- 72 in Z Master 6000 Series Horizon has a published top speed of 11.5 mph; Z572XS has a published top speed of 12 mph, a 0.5 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
what isn’t comparable
Not comparable
- Displacement: not published for 72 in Z Master 6000 Series Horizon.
- Warranty: not published for Z572XS.
- Engine Make: not published for 72 in Z Master 6000 Series Horizon.
- Transmission: not published for 72 in Z Master 6000 Series Horizon.
- Deck Material: not published for 72 in Z Master 6000 Series Horizon.
- Drive System: not published for Z572XS.
- Price: 72 in Z Master 6000 Series Horizon 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 | 72 in Z Master 6000 Series Horizon Toro · Commercial |
Z572XS Husqvarna · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | dealer quote | A$30,999 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Engine Make | — | Kawasaki |
| Displacement | — | 61 ci (999 cc) |
| Engine Power | 38 hp | 38.5 hp |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Engine Model | — | FX Series V-Twin |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 72 in (1829 mm) | 72 in (1830 mm) |
| Blades | 3 | 3 |
| Deck Material | — | Steel |
| Deck Construction | 7-gauge high-strength steel TURBO FORCE® with bull-nose bumper | Fabricated |
| Deck Gauge | — | 7 |
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Discharge | Rubber | Mulching/Side discharge |
| Max Cut Height | 5.5 in (140 mm) | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | — | Hydrostatic |
| Ground Speed | 11.5 mph | 12 mph |
| Drive System | Twin Parker unitized 16 cc pump and 280.2 cc wheel motor assemblies with cooling fans | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 1418 lbs (643.1 kg) | 1359 lbs (616.4 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 gal (45.4 L) | 12 gal (45.4 L) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | Deluxe handcrafted triple tone Bullhorn suspension folding seat with large bolsters and thick. cushion. This seat is rubber mounted giving 3-D motion isolation. | Premium, suspension |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 5 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.