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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.

  • Altoz XR 480 / 540 / 540 SS — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
  • Gravely PRO-STANCE 48 KAWASAKI — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
  1. XR 480 / 540 / 540 SS holds 5 gal (18.9 L) of fuel; PRO-STANCE 48 KAWASAKI holds 9 gal (34.1 L) of fuel, a 4 gal 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.
  2. XR 480 / 540 / 540 SS has a Fabricated Steel deck; PRO-STANCE 48 KAWASAKI has a 7 ga deck.
  3. XR 480 / 540 / 540 SS has a published top speed of 8 mph; PRO-STANCE 48 KAWASAKI has a published top speed of 9 mph, a 1 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
  4. XR 480 / 540 / 540 SS weighs 800 lbs (362.9 kg); PRO-STANCE 48 KAWASAKI weighs 875 lbs (396.9 kg), a 75 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What XR 480 / 540 / 540 SS's weight means for a trailer ›
  5. XR 480 / 540 / 540 SS has a 23 hp engine; PRO-STANCE 48 KAWASAKI has a 23.5 hp engine, a 0.5 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.
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable

Calculated by MowerFacts

  • XR 480 / 540 / 540 SS works out to 3.1 acres/hour; PRO-STANCE 48 KAWASAKI works out to 3.5 acres/hour, a 0.4 acres/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

  • Warranty: not published for PRO-STANCE 48 KAWASAKI.
  • Blades: not published for PRO-STANCE 48 KAWASAKI.
  • Transmission: not published for PRO-STANCE 48 KAWASAKI.
  • Deck Construction: not published for XR 480 / 540 / 540 SS.
  • Drive System: not published for XR 480 / 540 / 540 SS.
  • Discharge: not published for XR 480 / 540 / 540 SS.
  • Cut height range: not published for PRO-STANCE 48 KAWASAKI.
  • Price: XR 480 / 540 / 540 SS 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.

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Side-by-side specifications: Altoz XR 480 / 540 / 540 SS vs Gravely PRO-STANCE 48 KAWASAKI
Spec XR 480 / 540 / 540 SS
Altoz · Commercial
PRO-STANCE 48 KAWASAKI
Gravely · Commercial
List price dealer quote$10,699
Engine
Power Source gas gas
Engine Make Kawasaki Kawasaki®
Displacement 44.3 ci (726 cc) 44.3 ci (725.9 cc)
Engine Power 23 hp 23.5 hp
Cylinders 2 —
Engine Model FR FX730V
Fuel Type Gasoline Gas
Deck
Cutting Width 48 in (1219 mm) 48 in (1219 mm)
Blades 3 —
Deck Material Fabricated Steel 7 ga
Deck Construction — Fabricated X-Factor® 3
Deck Gauge — 7
Anti-Scalp Rollers Yes —
Min Cut Height 1.5 in (38 mm) —
Blade Tip Speed 18501 ft/min (5639 m/min) —
Discharge — Side
Max Cut Height 4.3 in (108 mm) —
Drive
Transmission Hydrostatic —
Ground Speed 8 mph 9 mph
Drive Tire Size 20" —
Reverse Speed — 3 mph
Drive System — Hydro-Gear® ZT-3400 Transaxles
Dimensions
Weight 800 lbs (362.9 kg) 875 lbs (396.9 kg)
Fuel Capacity 5 gal (18.9 L) 9 gal (34.1 L)
Length 80 in (2032 mm) —
Height 49 in (1245 mm) —
General
Warranty 3 yr —

XR 480 / 540 / 540 SS: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — altoz.com.

PRO-STANCE 48 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — cuttingedgelawn.com.

Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.

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