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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 EDGE 34 BRIGGS — residential: typical home lawns; 34-inch deck; gas powered
- Gravely ZT 34 KAWASAKI — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 34-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- EDGE 34 BRIGGS uses a Briggs & Stratton® EXi2000 engine; ZT 34 KAWASAKI uses a Kawasaki® 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.
- EDGE 34 BRIGGS has Hydro-Gear® EZT® Transaxles drive; ZT 34 KAWASAKI has Hydro-Gear® Serviceable EZT® Transaxles drive.
- EDGE 34 BRIGGS lists at $3,399; ZT 34 KAWASAKI lists at $3,799, a $400 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- EDGE 34 BRIGGS has a 20 hp engine; ZT 34 KAWASAKI has a 18 hp engine, a 2 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.
- EDGE 34 BRIGGS has a 40 ci (656 cc) engine; ZT 34 KAWASAKI has a 36.8 ci (603 cc) engine, a 3.2 ci difference. Displacement is the engine's size, not its output. A larger engine is not necessarily a more powerful one.
what isn’t comparable
Not comparable
- Warranty: not published for ZT 34 KAWASAKI.
- Blades: not published for ZT 34 KAWASAKI.
- Transmission: not published for ZT 34 KAWASAKI.
- Fuel Type: not published for EDGE 34 BRIGGS.
- Deck Material: not published for EDGE 34 BRIGGS.
- Deck Construction: not published for EDGE 34 BRIGGS.
- Discharge: not published for EDGE 34 BRIGGS.
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 | EDGE 34 BRIGGS Ariens · Zero-Turn |
ZT 34 KAWASAKI Gravely · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $3,399 | $3,799 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 40 ci (656 cc) | 36.8 ci (603 cc) |
| Engine Power | 20 hp | 18 hp |
| Engine Make | Briggs & Stratton® EXi2000 | Kawasaki® |
| Engine Model | — | FR600V |
| Fuel Type | — | Gas |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 34 in (864 mm) | 34 in (864 mm) |
| Blades | 2 | — |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4.5 in (114 mm) | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Deck Material | — | 12 ga |
| Deck Construction | — | Stamped |
| Deck Gauge | — | 12 |
| Blade Tip Speed | 18179 ft/min (5541 m/min) | — |
| Discharge | — | Side |
| Cut Positions | 7 | — |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | — |
| Ground Speed | 6 mph | 6 mph |
| Reverse Speed | 3 mph | 3 mph |
| Drive System | Hydro-Gear® EZT® Transaxles | Hydro-Gear® Serviceable EZT® Transaxles |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 445 lbs (201.8 kg) | 445 lbs (201.8 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 2 gal (7.6 L) | 2 gal (7.6 L) |
| Length | 68 in (1727 mm) | — |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 2 yr | — |
Where these models differ, explained
EDGE 34 BRIGGS: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — allmachines.com.
ZT 34 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — leonardsfarmstore.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.