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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
- Husqvarna Z248FX — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- APEX 48 KAWASAKI lists at $5,899; Z248FX lists at $4,499, a $1,400 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- APEX 48 KAWASAKI weighs 778 lbs (352.9 kg); Z248FX weighs 581 lbs (263.5 kg), a 197 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 holds 5.1 gal (19.3 L) of fuel; Z248FX holds 3.5 gal (13.2 L) of fuel, a 1.6 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.
- APEX 48 KAWASAKI has a published top speed of 8 mph; Z248FX has a published top speed of 6.5 mph, a 1.5 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- APEX 48 KAWASAKI cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 5 in (127 mm); Z248FX cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 4 in (102 mm). The cut-height range is the shortest and tallest cut the deck offers. Most lawns are kept well inside it.
1 more difference, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- APEX 48 KAWASAKI has a 23 hp engine; Z248FX has a 22 hp engine, a 1 hp difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- APEX 48 KAWASAKI works out to 3.1 acres/hour; Z248FX works out to 2.5 acres/hour, a 0.6 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 Z248FX.
- Deck Material: not published for APEX 48 KAWASAKI.
- Drive System: not published for Z248FX.
- Discharge: not published for APEX 48 KAWASAKI.
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 |
Z248FX Husqvarna · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $5,899 | $4,499 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 44.3 ci (725.9 cc) |
| Engine Power | 23 hp | 22 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® FR691V | Kawasaki |
| Engine Model | — | FR Series |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) | 48 in (1219 mm) |
| Blades | 3 | 3 |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 5 in (127 mm) | 4 in (102 mm) |
| Deck Material | — | Steel |
| Anti-Scalp Rollers | — | Yes |
| Blade Tip Speed | 18576 ft/min (5662 m/min) | — |
| Discharge | — | Collect/Mulch/Side discharge |
| Cut Positions | 15 | 6 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Ground Speed | 8 mph | 6.5 mph |
| Reverse Speed | 4 mph | — |
| Drive System | Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® Transaxles | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 778 lbs (352.9 kg) | 581 lbs (263.5 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.1 gal (19.3 L) | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
| Length | 79 in (2007 mm) | 75 in (1905 mm) |
| Width | 50.8 in (1290 mm) | — |
| Height | 47 in (1194 mm) | 41 in (1041 mm) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | — | Premium, suspension |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 4 yr | — |
Where these models differ, explained
APEX 48 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — ariens.com.
Z248FX: 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.