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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 RIDGELINE 32 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 32-inch deck; gas powered
- Gravely Z-STANCE 32 KAWASAKI — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 32-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 3 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- RIDGELINE 32 has Hydro-Gear® ZT-2800® Transaxles drive; Z-STANCE 32 KAWASAKI has Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® Transaxles drive.
- RIDGELINE 32 lists at $6,499; Z-STANCE 32 KAWASAKI lists at $7,599, a $1,100 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- RIDGELINE 32 weighs 702 lbs (318.4 kg); Z-STANCE 32 KAWASAKI weighs 669 lbs (303.4 kg), a 33 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What RIDGELINE 32's weight means for a trailer ›
what isn’t comparable
Not comparable
- Warranty: not published for Z-STANCE 32 KAWASAKI.
- Blades: not published for Z-STANCE 32 KAWASAKI.
- Transmission: not published for Z-STANCE 32 KAWASAKI.
- Fuel Type: not published for RIDGELINE 32.
- Deck Material: not published for RIDGELINE 32.
- Deck Construction: not published for RIDGELINE 32.
- Discharge: not published for RIDGELINE 32.
- Cut height range: not published for Z-STANCE 32 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 | RIDGELINE 32 Ariens · Commercial |
Z-STANCE 32 KAWASAKI Gravely · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $6,499 | $7,599 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki FS600V | Kawasaki® |
| Displacement | 36.8 ci (603 cc) | 36.8 ci (603 cc) |
| Engine Power | 18.5 hp | 18.5 hp |
| Engine Model | — | FS600V |
| Fuel Type | — | Gas |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 32 in (813 mm) | 32 in (813 mm) |
| Blades | 2 | — |
| Deck Material | — | 7 ga |
| Deck Construction | — | Fabricated X-Factor ® 2 |
| Deck Gauge | — | 7 |
| Min Cut Height | 2 in (51 mm) | — |
| Blade Tip Speed | 16903 ft/min (5152 m/min) | — |
| Discharge | — | Side |
| Cut Positions | 11 | — |
| Max Cut Height | 4.5 in (114 mm) | — |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | — |
| Ground Speed | 7 mph | 7 mph |
| Reverse Speed | 3 mph | 3 mph |
| Drive System | Hydro-Gear® ZT-2800® Transaxles | Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® Transaxles |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 702 lbs (318.4 kg) | 669 lbs (303.4 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.5 gal (17 L) | 4.5 gal (17 L) |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 4 yr | — |
Where these models differ, explained
RIDGELINE 32: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — ariens.com.
Z-STANCE 32 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 7, 2026 — saffordequipment.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.