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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 IKON 60 KAWASAKI — 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.
- IKON 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.
- IKON 60 KAWASAKI lists at $4,699; Z3 60S lists at $6,599, a $1,900 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- IKON 60 KAWASAKI has Hydro-Gear® EZT® Transaxles drive; Z3 60S has Hydrostatic drive.
- IKON 60 KAWASAKI cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 4.5 in (114 mm); Z3 60S cuts from 1 in (25 mm) to 4.5 in (114 mm). The cut-height range is the shortest and tallest cut the deck offers. Most lawns are kept well inside it.
- IKON 60 KAWASAKI has a 23 hp engine; Z3 60S has a 24 hp engine, a 1 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.
what isn’t comparable
Not comparable
- Weight: not published for Z3 60S.
- Deck Material: not published for IKON 60 KAWASAKI.
- Deck Construction: not published for IKON 60 KAWASAKI.
- Start Type: not published for IKON 60 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 60 KAWASAKI Ariens · Zero-Turn |
Z3 60S Cub Cadet · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $4,699 | $6,599 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 23 hp | 24 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® FR691V | 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 | 4.5 in (114 mm) | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Deck Material | — | 11-gauge steel |
| Deck Construction | — | Reinforced Fabricated |
| Deck Gauge | — | 11 |
| Blade Tip Speed | 17149 ft/min (5227 m/min) | — |
| Cut Positions | 13 | 15 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydro-Gear ZT 2800 |
| Ground Speed | 7 mph | 7 mph |
| Reverse Speed | 3 mph | 3.5 mph |
| Drive System | Hydro-Gear® EZT® Transaxles | Hydrostatic |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 702 lbs (318.4 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 | 3 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
IKON 60 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — farmandhomesupply.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.