Compare Mowers
These mowers are in different classes — showing only attributes they share.
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 60 KAWASAKI — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 60-inch deck; gas powered
- Cub Cadet PRO X 654 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 54-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- APEX 60 KAWASAKI lists at $6,099; PRO X 654 lists at $11,199, a $5,100 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- APEX 60 KAWASAKI holds 5.1 gal (19.3 L) of fuel; PRO X 654 holds 7.5 gal (28.4 L) of fuel, a 2.4 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.
- APEX 60 KAWASAKI weighs 845 lbs (383.3 kg); PRO X 654 weighs 1,080 lbs (489.9 kg), a 235 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What APEX 60 KAWASAKI's weight means for a trailer ›
- APEX 60 KAWASAKI has a published top speed of 8 mph; PRO X 654 has a published top speed of 10 mph, a 2 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- APEX 60 KAWASAKI has a 60 in (1,524 mm) deck; PRO X 654 has a 54 in (1,372 mm) deck, a 6 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 ›
2 more differences, calculated figures
Other verified differences
- APEX 60 KAWASAKI has a 44.3 ci (726 cc) engine; PRO X 654 has a 52 ci (852 cc) engine, a 7.7 ci difference.
- APEX 60 KAWASAKI has a 24 hp engine; PRO X 654 has a 25.5 hp engine, a 1.5 hp difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- APEX 60 KAWASAKI works out to 3.9 acres/hour; PRO X 654 works out to 4.4 acres/hour, a 0.5 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.
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 60 KAWASAKI Ariens · Zero-Turn |
PRO X 654 Cub Cadet · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $6,099 | $11,199 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 52 ci (852 cc) |
| Engine Power | 24 hp | 25.5 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® FR730V | Kawasaki® |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 60 in (1524 mm) | 54 in (1372 mm) |
| Blades | 3 | 3 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | 12cc Hydro-Gear® pumps / 240cc Parker® wheel motors |
| Ground Speed | 8 mph | 10 mph |
| Reverse Speed | 4 mph | 5 mph |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 845 lbs (383.3 kg) | 1080 lbs (489.9 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.1 gal (19.3 L) | 7.5 gal (28.4 L) |
Where these models differ, explained
APEX 60 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — ariens.com.
PRO X 654: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — cubcadet.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.