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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 LIMITED EDITION 60 KAWASAKI Discontinued — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 60-inch deck; gas powered
- Cub Cadet Z3 60S — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 60-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- APEX LIMITED EDITION 60 KAWASAKI has a Hydrostatic transmission; Z3 60S has a Hydro-Gear ZT 2800 transmission. The transmission grade tracks duty rating and speed. Grade names are each maker's own and are not comparable across brands.
- APEX LIMITED EDITION 60 KAWASAKI has Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® Transaxles drive; Z3 60S has Hydrostatic drive.
- APEX LIMITED EDITION 60 KAWASAKI holds 5.1 gal (19.3 L) of fuel; Z3 60S 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 LIMITED EDITION 60 KAWASAKI carries a 4-year warranty; Z3 60S carries a 3-year warranty, a 1 year difference. Warranty length is the maker's published term. Conditions and commercial-use limits differ between makers.
- APEX LIMITED EDITION 60 KAWASAKI has a published top speed of 8 mph; Z3 60S has a published top speed of 7 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.
1 more difference, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- APEX LIMITED EDITION 60 KAWASAKI cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 5 in (127 mm); Z3 60S cuts from 1 in (25 mm) to 4.5 in (114 mm).
Calculated by MowerFacts
- APEX LIMITED EDITION 60 KAWASAKI works out to 3.9 acres/hour; Z3 60S works out to 3.4 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.
Not comparable
- Weight: not published for Z3 60S.
- Deck Material: not published for APEX LIMITED EDITION 60 KAWASAKI.
- Deck Construction: not published for APEX LIMITED EDITION 60 KAWASAKI.
- Start Type: not published for APEX LIMITED EDITION 60 KAWASAKI.
- 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 LIMITED EDITION 60 KAWASAKI
Discontinued Ariens · Zero-Turn |
Z3 60S Cub Cadet · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | dealer quote | $6,599 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 24 hp | 24 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® FR730V | Kawasaki® |
| Engine Model | — | FR Series |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Start Type | — | Ignition Key |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 60 in (1524 mm) | 60 in (1524 mm) |
| Blades | 3 | 3 |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 5 in (127 mm) | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Deck Material | — | 11-gauge steel |
| Deck Construction | — | Reinforced Fabricated |
| Deck Gauge | — | 11 |
| Blade Tip Speed | 18465 ft/min (5628 m/min) | — |
| Cut Positions | 15 | 15 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydro-Gear ZT 2800 |
| Ground Speed | 8 mph | 7 mph |
| Reverse Speed | 4 mph | 3.5 mph |
| Drive System | Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® Transaxles | Hydrostatic |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 847 lbs (384.2 kg) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.1 gal (19.3 L) | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
| Length | 79 in (2007 mm) | — |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 4 yr | 3 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
APEX LIMITED EDITION 60 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — allmachines.com.
Z3 60S: 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.