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Discontinued model in this comparison: Ariens APEX LIMITED EDITION 60 KAWASAKI (last listed October 2026). It is no longer sold new, and its price is the last one published rather than one you can pay today. The specifications are still accurate and still worth comparing against.
List prices are the manufacturer’s published figures, re-checked daily; they exclude tax, freight and dealer setup.
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.
- Ariens APEX 48 KAWASAKI — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
- Ariens APEX LIMITED EDITION 60 KAWASAKI Discontinued — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 60-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 4 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- APEX 48 KAWASAKI uses a Kawasaki® FR691V engine; APEX LIMITED EDITION 60 KAWASAKI uses a Kawasaki® FR730V engine. The engine maker builds the engine; the mower maker chooses the model, rating and fit, so the badge alone does not settle output or longevity.
- APEX 48 KAWASAKI has a 48 in (1,219 mm) deck; APEX LIMITED EDITION 60 KAWASAKI has a 60 in (1,524 mm) deck, a 12 in 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 ›
- APEX 48 KAWASAKI weighs 778 lbs (352.9 kg); APEX LIMITED EDITION 60 KAWASAKI weighs 847 lbs (384.2 kg), a 69 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What APEX 48 KAWASAKI's weight means for a trailer ›
- APEX 48 KAWASAKI has a 23 hp engine; APEX LIMITED EDITION 60 KAWASAKI has a 24 hp engine, a 1 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
- APEX 48 KAWASAKI works out to 3.1 acres/hour; APEX LIMITED EDITION 60 KAWASAKI works out to 3.9 acres/hour, a 0.8 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
- Price: APEX LIMITED EDITION 60 KAWASAKI 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 | APEX 48 KAWASAKI Ariens · Zero-Turn |
APEX LIMITED EDITION 60 KAWASAKI
Discontinued Ariens · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $5,899 | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 23 hp | 24 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® FR691V | Kawasaki® FR730V |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) | 60 in (1524 mm) |
| Blades | 3 | 3 |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 5 in (127 mm) | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Blade Tip Speed | 18576 ft/min (5662 m/min) | 18465 ft/min (5628 m/min) |
| Cut Positions | 15 | 15 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Ground Speed | 8 mph | 8 mph |
| Reverse Speed | 4 mph | 4 mph |
| Drive System | Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® Transaxles | Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® Transaxles |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 778 lbs (352.9 kg) | 847 lbs (384.2 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.1 gal (19.3 L) | 5.1 gal (19.3 L) |
| Length | 79 in (2007 mm) | 79 in (2007 mm) |
| Width | 50.8 in (1290 mm) | — |
| Height | 47 in (1194 mm) | — |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 4 yr | 4 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
APEX 48 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — ariens.com.
APEX LIMITED EDITION 60 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — allmachines.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.