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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 60 — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 60-inch deck; gas powered
- Ariens APEX 60 KAWASAKI — 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.
- ZTX5 60 lists at $8,599; APEX 60 KAWASAKI lists at $6,099, a $2,500 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- ZTX5 60 has a Hydro-Gear ZT 3200 transmission; APEX 60 KAWASAKI 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 60 has Hydrostatic drive; APEX 60 KAWASAKI has Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® Transaxles drive.
- ZTX5 60 holds 5.5 gal (20.8 L) of fuel; APEX 60 KAWASAKI holds 5.1 gal (19.3 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.
- ZTX5 60 has a published top speed of 8.5 mph; APEX 60 KAWASAKI has a published top speed of 8 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
- ZTX5 60 cuts from 1 in (25 mm) to 4.8 in (121 mm); APEX 60 KAWASAKI cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 5 in (127 mm).
Calculated by MowerFacts
- ZTX5 60 works out to 4.1 acres/hour; APEX 60 KAWASAKI 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 60.
- Deck Material: not published for APEX 60 KAWASAKI.
- Deck Construction: not published for APEX 60 KAWASAKI.
- Start Type: not published for APEX 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 | ZTX5 60 Cub Cadet · Zero-Turn |
APEX 60 KAWASAKI Ariens · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $8,599 | $6,099 |
| 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® | Kawasaki® FR730V |
| 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 in (25 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4.8 in (121 mm) | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Deck Material | 10-gauge steel with 2-gauge reinforcement | — |
| Deck Construction | Reinforced Fabricated | — |
| Deck Gauge | 10 | — |
| Blade Tip Speed | — | 18000 ft/min (5486.4 m/min) |
| Cut Positions | 17 | 15 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear ZT 3200 | Hydrostatic |
| Ground Speed | 8.5 mph | 8 mph |
| Reverse Speed | 3.5 mph | 4 mph |
| Drive System | Hydrostatic | Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® Transaxles |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | — | 845 lbs (383.3 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.5 gal (20.8 L) | 5.1 gal (19.3 L) |
| Length | — | 79 in (2007 mm) |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 4 yr | 4 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
ZTX5 60: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — cubcadet.com.
APEX 60 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — ariens.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.