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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.
- Cub Cadet Z2 54 — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 54-inch deck; gas powered
- Husqvarna Z254FX — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 54-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Z2 54 has a Hydro-Gear EZT 2200 transmission; Z254FX has a Hydrostatic transmission. The transmission grade tracks duty rating and speed. Grade names are each maker's own and are not comparable across brands.
- Z2 54 has a 11-gauge steel deck; Z254FX has a Steel deck.
- Z2 54 lists at $3,899; Z254FX lists at $4,699, a $800 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- Z2 54 cuts from 1 in (25 mm) to 4.5 in (114 mm); Z254FX cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 4 in (102 mm). The cut-height range is the shortest and tallest cut the deck offers. Most lawns are kept well inside it.
- Z2 54 has a published top speed of 7 mph; Z254FX has a published top speed of 6.5 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.
1 more difference, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- Z2 54 has a 23 hp engine; Z254FX has a 24 hp engine, a 1 hp difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Z2 54 works out to 3.1 acres/hour; Z254FX works out to 2.8 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 Z2 54.
- Warranty: not published for Z254FX.
- Deck Construction: not published for Z254FX.
- Drive System: not published for Z254FX.
- Discharge: not published for Z2 54.
- Start Type: not published for Z254FX.
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 | Z2 54 Cub Cadet · Zero-Turn |
Z254FX Husqvarna · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $3,899 | $4,699 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 44.3 ci (725.9 cc) |
| Engine Power | 23 hp | 24 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® | Kawasaki |
| Engine Model | FR Series | FR Series |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Start Type | Ignition Key | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 54 in (1372 mm) | 54 in (1372 mm) |
| Blades | 3 | 3 |
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4.5 in (114 mm) | 4 in (102 mm) |
| Deck Material | 11-gauge steel | Steel |
| Deck Construction | Fabricated | — |
| Deck Gauge | 11 | — |
| Anti-Scalp Rollers | — | Yes |
| Discharge | — | Collect/Mulch/Side discharge |
| Cut Positions | 15 | 6 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear EZT 2200 | Hydrostatic |
| Ground Speed | 7 mph | 6.5 mph |
| Reverse Speed | 3.5 mph | — |
| Drive System | Hydrostatic | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | — | 643 lbs (291.7 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
| Length | — | 75 in (1905 mm) |
| Height | — | 41 in (1041 mm) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | — | Full suspension, arm rests |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | — |
Where these models differ, explained
Z2 54: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — cubcadet.com.
Z254FX: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — husqvarna.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.