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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 ZENITH 60 - KAWASAKI — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 60-inch deck; gas powered
- Cub Cadet ZTX5 60 — 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.
- ZENITH 60 - KAWASAKI has a Hydrostatic transmission; ZTX5 60 has a Hydro-Gear ZT 3200 transmission. The transmission grade tracks duty rating and speed. Grade names are each maker's own and are not comparable across brands.
- ZENITH 60 - KAWASAKI has Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® Transaxles drive; ZTX5 60 has Hydrostatic drive.
- ZENITH 60 - KAWASAKI holds 5.1 gal (19.3 L) of fuel; ZTX5 60 holds 5.5 gal (20.8 L) of fuel, a 0.4 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.
- ZENITH 60 - KAWASAKI has a published top speed of 8 mph; ZTX5 60 has a published top speed of 8.5 mph, a 0.5 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- ZENITH 60 - KAWASAKI cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 5 in (127 mm); ZTX5 60 cuts from 1 in (25 mm) to 4.8 in (121 mm). The cut-height range is the shortest and tallest cut the deck offers. Most lawns are kept well inside it.
2 more differences, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- ZENITH 60 - KAWASAKI lists at $8,299; ZTX5 60 lists at $8,599, a $300 difference.
- ZENITH 60 - KAWASAKI has a 23.5 hp engine; ZTX5 60 has a 24 hp engine, a 0.5 hp difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- ZENITH 60 - KAWASAKI works out to 3.9 acres/hour; ZTX5 60 works out to 4.1 acres/hour, a 0.2 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 ZTX5 60.
- Deck Material: not published for ZENITH 60 - KAWASAKI.
- Deck Construction: not published for ZENITH 60 - KAWASAKI.
- Start Type: not published for ZENITH 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 | ZENITH 60 - KAWASAKI Ariens · Zero-Turn |
ZTX5 60 Cub Cadet · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $8,299 | $8,599 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 23.5 hp | 24 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® FX730V | Kawasaki® |
| Engine Model | — | FS 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) | 4.8 in (121 mm) |
| Deck Material | — | 10-gauge steel with 2-gauge reinforcement |
| Deck Construction | — | Reinforced Fabricated |
| Deck Gauge | — | 10 |
| Blade Tip Speed | 18465 ft/min (5628 m/min) | — |
| Cut Positions | 15 | 17 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydro-Gear ZT 3200 |
| Ground Speed | 8 mph | 8.5 mph |
| Reverse Speed | 4 mph | 3.5 mph |
| Drive System | Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® Transaxles | Hydrostatic |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 900 lbs (408.2 kg) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.1 gal (19.3 L) | 5.5 gal (20.8 L) |
| Length | 79 in (2007 mm) | — |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 4 yr | 4 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
ZENITH 60 - KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — manualslib.com.
ZTX5 60: 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.