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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
- John Deere Z530RZTrak Mower — 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 has a 10-gauge steel with 2-gauge reinforcement deck; Z530RZTrak Mower has a 9 gauge 0.150 in. 3.8 mm deck.
- ZTX5 54 has Hydrostatic drive; Z530RZTrak Mower has V-belt drive.
- ZTX5 54 holds 5.5 gal (20.8 L) of fuel; Z530RZTrak Mower holds 4.5 gal (17 L) of fuel, a 1 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 cuts from 1 in (25 mm) to 4.8 in (121 mm); Z530RZTrak Mower cuts from 1 in (25 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.
- ZTX5 54 has a published top speed of 8.5 mph; Z530RZTrak Mower has a published top speed of 9 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.
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- ZTX5 54 works out to 3.7 acres/hour; Z530RZTrak Mower works out to 3.9 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 54.
- Blades: not published for Z530RZTrak Mower.
- Engine Make: not published for Z530RZTrak Mower.
- Transmission: not published for Z530RZTrak Mower.
- Deck Construction: not published for Z530RZTrak Mower.
- Start Type: not published for Z530RZTrak Mower.
- Price: Z530RZTrak Mower is dealer quote only.
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 |
Z530RZTrak Mower John Deere · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $8,399 | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 24 hp | 24 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® | — |
| Engine Model | FS Series | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Start Type | Ignition Key | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 54 in (1372 mm) | 54 in (1372 mm) |
| Blades | 3 | — |
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4.8 in (121 mm) | 4 in (102 mm) |
| Deck Material | 10-gauge steel with 2-gauge reinforcement | 9 gauge 0.150 in. 3.8 mm |
| Deck Construction | Reinforced Fabricated | — |
| Deck Gauge | 10 | 9 |
| Cut Positions | 17 | — |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear ZT 3200 | — |
| Ground Speed | 8.5 mph | 9 mph |
| Reverse Speed | 3.5 mph | 4.5 mph |
| Drive System | Hydrostatic | V-belt |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | — | 834 lbs (378.3 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.5 gal (20.8 L) | 4.5 gal (17 L) |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 4 yr | 4 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
ZTX5 54: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — cubcadet.com.
Z530RZTrak Mower: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — deere.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.