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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.
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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.
- Dixie Chopper Classic 60 in (3560KW) — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 60-inch deck; gas powered
- Kubota Z781KWiTW-60 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 60-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 2 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Classic 60 in (3560KW) has a 35 hp engine; Z781KWiTW-60 has a 29.5 hp engine, a 5.5 hp difference. Published horsepower is the maker's rating at a stated engine speed. It is a different measure from displacement, and two engines of equal rating can pull differently.
- Classic 60 in (3560KW) holds 10 gal (37.9 L) of fuel; Z781KWiTW-60 holds 11.6 gal (43.9 L) of fuel, a 1.6 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
- Displacement: not published for Classic 60 in (3560KW).
- Weight: not published for Classic 60 in (3560KW).
- Ground Speed: not published for Classic 60 in (3560KW).
- Transmission: not published for Classic 60 in (3560KW).
- Fuel Type: not published for Classic 60 in (3560KW).
- Drive System: not published for Classic 60 in (3560KW).
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 | Classic 60 in (3560KW) Dixie Chopper · Zero-Turn |
Z781KWiTW-60 Kubota · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | dealer quote | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | — | 52 ci (852 cc) |
| Engine Power | 35 hp | 29.5 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® FX | Kawasaki FX850VEFI |
| Fuel Type | — | Gasoline |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 60 in (1524 mm) | 60 in (1524 mm) |
| Deck Gauge | — | 8 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | — | Parker HTG14 |
| Ground Speed | — | 11.2 mph |
| Drive System | — | Belt |
| Reverse Speed | — | 5.6 mph |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | — | 1285 lbs (582.9 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 10 gal (37.9 L) | 11.6 gal (43.9 L) |
| Length | — | 83.9 in (2131 mm) |
| Width | — | 73.8 in (1875 mm) |
| Height | — | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Where these models differ, explained
Z781KWiTW-60: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — pubkubota.kubota.ca.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.