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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.
- Exmark Lazer Z E-Series (52 in) — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 52-inch deck; gas powered
- Wright ZTS 52 FT730V — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 52-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Lazer Z E-Series (52 in) has a 10 ga. high-strength alloy steel deck; ZTS 52 FT730V has a 7 Gauge deck.
- Lazer Z E-Series (52 in) holds 9.5 gal (36 L) of fuel; ZTS 52 FT730V holds 7.5 gal (28.4 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.
- Lazer Z E-Series (52 in) weighs 1,019 lbs (462.2 kg); ZTS 52 FT730V weighs 1,160 lbs (526.2 kg), a 141 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What Lazer Z E-Series (52 in)'s weight means for a trailer ›
- Lazer Z E-Series (52 in) cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 5.5 in (140 mm); ZTS 52 FT730V cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 5 in (127 mm). The cut-height range is the shortest and tallest cut the deck offers. Most lawns are kept well inside it.
- Lazer Z E-Series (52 in) has a published top speed of 11 mph; ZTS 52 FT730V has a published top speed of 10 mph, a 1 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
- Lazer Z E-Series (52 in) has a 23.5 hp engine; ZTS 52 FT730V has a 24 hp engine, a 0.5 hp difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Lazer Z E-Series (52 in) works out to 4.6 acres/hour; ZTS 52 FT730V works out to 4.2 acres/hour, a 0.4 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
- Blades: not published for Lazer Z E-Series (52 in).
- Transmission: not published for Lazer Z E-Series (52 in).
- Fuel Type: not published for Lazer Z E-Series (52 in).
- Deck Construction: not published for Lazer Z E-Series (52 in).
- Start Type: not published for Lazer Z E-Series (52 in).
- Price: ZTS 52 FT730V 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 | Lazer Z E-Series (52 in) Exmark · Commercial |
ZTS 52 FT730V Wright · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $10,849 | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki FX730V | Kawasaki |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 23.5 hp | 24 hp |
| Engine Model | — | FT730V |
| Fuel Type | — | Gasoline |
| Start Type | — | Electric |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 52 in (1321 mm) | 52 in (1321 mm) |
| Blades | — | 3 |
| Deck Material | 10 ga. high-strength alloy steel | 7 Gauge |
| Deck Construction | — | Floating-side discharge |
| Deck Gauge | 10 | 7 |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 5.5 in (140 mm) | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | — | Hydro |
| Ground Speed | 11 mph | 10 mph |
| Reverse Speed | — | 4.5 mph |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 1019 lbs (462.2 kg) | 1160 lbs (526.2 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 9.5 gal (36 L) | 7.5 gal (28.4 L) |
| Length | 84.6 in (2149 mm) | 84 in (2134 mm) |
| Width | 64.7 in (1643 mm) | — |
| Height | 70.1 in (1781 mm) | — |
Where these models differ, explained
Lazer Z E-Series (52 in): Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — exmark.com.
ZTS 52 FT730V: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — kawasakienginesusa.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.