Compare Mowers
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 IKON 48 KAWASAKI — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
- Gravely ZT X 48 KAWASAKI — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 4 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- IKON 48 KAWASAKI has a 11-Gauge Fabricated Steel deck; ZT X 48 KAWASAKI has a Fabricated X-Factor® deck.
- IKON 48 KAWASAKI has Hydro-Gear® EZT® Transaxles drive; ZT X 48 KAWASAKI has Hydro-Gear® Serviceable EZT® Transaxles drive.
- IKON 48 KAWASAKI lists at $3,899; ZT X 48 KAWASAKI lists at $4,499, a $600 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- IKON 48 KAWASAKI weighs 662 lbs (300.3 kg); ZT X 48 KAWASAKI weighs 679 lbs (308 kg), a 17 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What IKON 48 KAWASAKI's weight means for a trailer ›
what isn’t comparable
Not comparable
- Warranty: not published for ZT X 48 KAWASAKI.
- Blades: not published for ZT X 48 KAWASAKI.
- Transmission: not published for ZT X 48 KAWASAKI.
- Fuel Type: not published for IKON 48 KAWASAKI.
- Deck Construction: not published for IKON 48 KAWASAKI.
- Discharge: not published for IKON 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 | IKON 48 KAWASAKI Ariens · Zero-Turn |
ZT X 48 KAWASAKI Gravely · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $3,899 | $4,499 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 21.5 hp | 21.5 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® FR651V | Kawasaki® |
| Engine Model | — | FR651V |
| Fuel Type | — | Gas |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) | 48 in (1219 mm) |
| Blades | 3 | — |
| 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 | 11-Gauge Fabricated Steel | Fabricated X-Factor® |
| Deck Construction | — | Fabricated X-Factor® |
| Deck Gauge | 11 | 11 |
| Blade Tip Speed | 17887 ft/min (5452 m/min) | — |
| Discharge | — | Side |
| Cut Positions | 13 | — |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | — |
| Ground Speed | 7 mph | 7 mph |
| Reverse Speed | 3 mph | 3 mph |
| Drive System | Hydro-Gear® EZT® Transaxles | Hydro-Gear® Serviceable EZT® Transaxles |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 662 lbs (300.3 kg) | 679 lbs (308 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
| Length | 74.5 in (1892 mm) | — |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | — |
Where these models differ, explained
IKON 48 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — mower-depot.com.
ZT X 48 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — gravely.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.