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Ariens Apex 48" Zero-Turn Mower

Zero-Turn mower · Model AAU991161 · Prosumer-duty · Gas

A$14,199 Ariens Australia RRP (inc. GST)

Recommended retail price in Australian dollars, read 20 Oct 2026 from the Ariens Australia product page.

Sold in Australia — listed on ariens.com.au, checked 20 Oct 2026.

Dealers set the final price; delivery, assembly and any local offer are extra and are not tracked here.

The Ariens Apex 48 in Zero-Turn Mower is a prosumer-grade gas zero-turn mower, built for large residential properties and acreage, with a 48-inch deck and a 725cc engine making 23 hp. It weighs 801.8 lb (363.7 kg).

At a glance

Power Source
gas
Cutting Width
48 in (1219 mm)
Displacement
44.2 ci (725 cc)
Engine Power
23 hp
Weight
802 lbs (363.7 kg)
Fuel Capacity
5 gal (18.8 L)
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Engine

Ariens Apex 48 in Zero-Turn Mower engine specifications
Power Sourcegas
Displacement44.2 ci (725 cc)
Engine Power23 hp
Engine MakeKohler KT730 V-Twin
Fuel TypeUnleaded fuel - maximum of 10% ethanol in fuel (see engine manufacturers specifications)

Deck

Ariens Apex 48 in Zero-Turn Mower deck specifications
Cutting Width48 in (1219 mm)
Blades3
Min Cut Height1.5 in (38 mm)
Max Cut Height5 in (127 mm)
Deck ConstructionFabricated 10 Gauge
Spindle TypeForged aluminium housing, forged steel shaft with sealed ball bearings
Blade Tip Speed17999 ft/min (5486 m/min)

Drive

Ariens Apex 48 in Zero-Turn Mower drive specifications
Drive Tire Size22 x 10 x 12 Turf tread
Drive SystemHydro Gear ZT-3100 Transaxles

Dimensions

Ariens Apex 48 in Zero-Turn Mower dimensions specifications
Weight802 lbs (363.7 kg)
Fuel Capacity5 gal (18.8 L)
Length79 in (2006 mm)
Width50.8 in (1290 mm)
Height47 in (1193 mm)

Commercial / Pro

Ariens Apex 48 in Zero-Turn Mower commercial / pro specifications
Frame ConstructionFrame 1" x 3" steel tubular frame welded
Seat Type20” High Back w/ lever adjust and padded armrests.
Commercial Warranty4 Years or 500 Hours Commercial Warranty

General

Ariens Apex 48 in Zero-Turn Mower general specifications
Warranty4 yr

Similar models

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ZT HD 48 KAWASAKI Gravely · 48 in (1219 mm)
MZ48 Husqvarna · 48 in (1220 mm)
48 in Titan MR 4800 MyRIDE Toro · 48 in (1219 mm)
Spartan Defender 48 in Zero Turn Mower Spartan · 49.5 in (1257 mm)
Z515EZTrak Mower John Deere · 48 in (1219 mm)
Z242KH-48 Kubota · 48 in (1219 mm)

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What the specs work out to

Figures MowerFacts computes from Ariens’s own numbers — not published by the manufacturer.

Weight & hauling

  • Machine weight802 lb
  • + 6×12 trailer900 lb
  • Towed weight1,702 lb
  • single-axle 3,500 lbCarries it, 1,798 lb spare
  • tandem-axle 7,000 lbCarries it, 5,298 lb spare

Needs a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer and a vehicle rated to tow at least 1,702 lb.

Gate & trailer fit

  • 32 in gateToo wide
  • 36 in gateToo wide
  • 48 in gateToo wide

Needs at least 51 in of clearance.

Power & run time

  • Power per deck inch0.479 hp/in
  • Run time per tank~5.0 h

Fit uses Ariens's published overall width.

Towed weight adds a 900 lb allowance for a 6x12 open utility trailer to Ariens's published machine weight. Your trailer's own weight is on its VIN plate. Tongue weight, axle placement and your vehicle's tow rating are still yours to check — this is the load, not a loading plan.

Run time assumes a typical 1 gal/hour burn at working load; real consumption varies with engine, load and cut.

Source: Ariens (manufacturer) · archived copy

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