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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.
- Bobcat ZT5000 Zero-Turn Mower — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 52-inch deck; gas powered
- Wright Stander X 52 FX730E — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 52-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 3 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- ZT5000 Zero-Turn Mower cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 4.8 in (121 mm); Stander X 52 FX730E cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 5.5 in (140 mm). The cut-height range is the shortest and tallest cut the deck offers. Most lawns are kept well inside it.
- ZT5000 Zero-Turn Mower weighs 995 lbs (451.3 kg); Stander X 52 FX730E weighs 920 lbs (417.3 kg), a 75 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What ZT5000 Zero-Turn Mower's weight means for a trailer ›
- ZT5000 Zero-Turn Mower holds 7.8 gal (29.5 L) of fuel; Stander X 52 FX730E holds 8 gal (30.3 L) of fuel, a 0.2 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.
what isn’t comparable
Not comparable
- Ground Speed: not published for ZT5000 Zero-Turn Mower.
- Blades: not published for ZT5000 Zero-Turn Mower.
- Engine Make: not published for ZT5000 Zero-Turn Mower.
- Fuel Type: not published for ZT5000 Zero-Turn Mower.
- Deck Material: not published for ZT5000 Zero-Turn Mower.
- Start Type: not published for ZT5000 Zero-Turn Mower.
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 | ZT5000 Zero-Turn Mower Bobcat · Commercial |
Stander X 52 FX730E Wright · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| List price | dealer quote | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Engine Make | — | Kawasaki |
| Displacement | 44 ci (721 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 23.5 hp | 23.5 hp |
| Engine Model | Kawasaki FX730V Gas Engine | FX730E |
| Fuel Type | — | Gasoline |
| Start Type | — | Electric |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 52 in (1321 mm) | 52 in (1321 mm) |
| Blades | — | 3 |
| Deck Material | — | 7 Gauge |
| Deck Construction | AirFX Dual 10-gauge layer top with 3-gauge and 7-gauge brackets throughout | Floating-side discharge |
| Deck Gauge | — | 7 |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Blade Tip Speed | 18143 ft/min (5530 m/min) | — |
| Max Cut Height | 4.8 in (121 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydro Gear ZT-3800 Hydrostatic | Hydro |
| Ground Speed | — | 9.5 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 24 x 10.5-12 | — |
| Reverse Speed | — | 5.5 mph |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 995 lbs (451.3 kg) | 920 lbs (417.3 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 7.8 gal (29.5 L) | 8 gal (30.3 L) |
| Length | 79.8 in (2027 mm) | 66 in (1676 mm) |
| Width | — | 53 in (1346 mm) |
Where these models differ, explained
ZT5000 Zero-Turn Mower: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — bobcat.com.
Stander X 52 FX730E: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — wrightmfg.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.