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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 ZTX5 54 — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 54-inch deck; gas powered
- Husqvarna Z 275X — 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.
- ZTX5 54 lists at $8,399; Z 275X lists at $4,799, a $3,600 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- ZTX5 54 has a Hydro-Gear ZT 3200 transmission; Z 275X 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.
- ZTX5 54 holds 5.5 gal (20.8 L) of fuel; Z 275X holds 3.5 gal (13.2 L) of fuel, a 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.
- ZTX5 54 has a 10-gauge steel with 2-gauge reinforcement deck; Z 275X has a Steel deck.
- ZTX5 54 has a published top speed of 8.5 mph; Z 275X has a published top speed of 6.5 mph, a 2 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- ZTX5 54 works out to 3.7 acres/hour; Z 275X works out to 2.8 acres/hour, a 0.9 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 54.
- Warranty: not published for Z 275X.
- Deck Construction: not published for Z 275X.
- Drive System: not published for Z 275X.
- Discharge: not published for ZTX5 54.
- Start Type: not published for Z 275X.
- Cut height range: not published for Z 275X.
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 | ZTX5 54 Cub Cadet · Zero-Turn |
Z 275X Husqvarna · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $8,399 | $4,799 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 44.3 ci (725.9 cc) |
| Engine Power | 24 hp | 24 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® | Kawasaki |
| Engine Model | FS 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) | — |
| Max Cut Height | 4.8 in (121 mm) | — |
| Deck Material | 10-gauge steel with 2-gauge reinforcement | Steel |
| Deck Construction | Reinforced Fabricated | — |
| Deck Gauge | 10 | — |
| Anti-Scalp Rollers | — | Yes |
| Discharge | — | Collect/Mulch/Side discharge |
| Cut Positions | 17 | 6 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear ZT 3200 | Hydrostatic |
| Ground Speed | 8.5 mph | 6.5 mph |
| Reverse Speed | 3.5 mph | — |
| Drive System | Hydrostatic | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | — | 643 lbs (291.7 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.5 gal (20.8 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 | 4 yr | — |
Where these models differ, explained
ZTX5 54: 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.