Exmark Lazer Z X-Series (LZX 96" EFI)
Commercial mower · Model LZX980EKC96RW0 · Commercial-duty · Gas
$42,499 Exmark list price
Manufacturer list price only — it excludes tax, freight, dealer setup and any local discount, and dealers set the final price.
- Weighs 2,200 lb
- On a 6×12 trailer 3,100 lb towed, single-axle 3,500 lb
- Mows an acre in 11 min (7 at top speed) How long for your yard? ›
- How these are worked out ›
The Exmark Lazer Z X-Series (LZX 96 in EFI) is a commercial-grade gas commercial mower, built for daily commercial mowing, with a 96-inch deck and a 999cc engine making 38 hp. It weighs 2200 lb (997.9 kg).
At a glance
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Engine
| Power Source | gas |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Kohler ECV980 |
| Displacement | 61 ci (999 cc) |
| Engine Power | 38 hp |
Deck
| Cutting Width | 96 in (2438 mm) |
|---|---|
| Deck Material | 7-gauge high strength alloy |
| Deck Gauge | 7 |
| Blade Tip Speed | 18500 ft/min (5638.8 m/min) |
| Max Cut Height | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) |
Drive
| Ground Speed | 10.5 mph |
|---|
Dimensions
| Weight | 2200 lbs (997.9 kg) |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 12 gal (45.4 L) |
| Length | 95.8 in (2433 mm) |
| Width | 101.3 in (2573 mm) |
| Height | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Professional use
How the Lazer Z X-Series (LZX 96 in EFI) fits commercial and high-acreage work, from the specs we have. Duty class: Commercial.
Productivity computed from deck width and ground speed. Compare on the calculator ›
| Deck width | 96 in |
|---|---|
| Engine make | Kohler ECV980 |
| Engine displacement | 999 cc |
| Engine power | 38 hp |
| Ground speed | 10.5 mph |
| Cut-height range | 25 mm – 140 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 45.4 L |
| Weight | 997.9 kg |
| Deck construction | 7-gauge high strength alloy |
| Deck gauge | 7 ga |
Exmark doesn’t publish 9 of these for the Lazer Z X-Series (LZX 96 in EFI): transmission, drive type, warranty, commercial warranty, spindle type, frame construction, anti-scalp rollers, drive tire size, seat type.
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Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — exmark.com.
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What the parts on this spec sheet mean
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What the specs work out to
Figures MowerFacts computes from Exmark’s own numbers — not published by the manufacturer.
Mowing time
- ¼ acre3 min 2 min
- ½ acre5 min 4 min
- 1 acre11 min 7 min
- 2 acres21 min 15 min
- 5 acres53 min 37 min
- 10 acres1 h 45 min 1 h 14 min
About 11 min per acre at 5.7 acres/hour, mowing at 7.3 mph. The second figure is at the published 10.5 mph top speed (8.15 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows. About 68.4 acres per tank.
Weight & hauling
- Machine weight2,200 lb
- + 6×12 trailer900 lb
- Towed weight3,100 lb
- single-axle 3,500 lbCarries it, 400 lb spare
- tandem-axle 7,000 lbCarries it, 3,900 lb spare
Needs a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer and a vehicle rated to tow at least 3,100 lb.
Gate & trailer fit
- 32 in gateToo wide
- 36 in gateToo wide
- 48 in gateToo wide
Needs at least 102 in of clearance.
Power & run time
- Power per deck inch0.396 hp/in
- Run time per tank~12.0 h
Mowing times assume 5.7 acres/hour: deck width x 7.3 mph at 80% efficiency, which allows for overlap, turns and trimming. 7.3 mph is 70% of the 10.5 mph top speed Exmark publishes - almost nobody mows flat out. The "at top speed" figure is the same sum at 10.5 mph, shown so you can see it.
Fit uses Exmark's published overall width.
Towed weight adds a 900 lb allowance for a 6x12 open utility trailer to Exmark's published machine weight. Your trailer's own weight is on its VIN plate. Tongue weight, axle placement and your vehicle's tow rating are still yours to check — this is the load, not a loading plan.
Run time assumes a typical 1 gal/hour burn at working load; real consumption varies with engine, load and cut.
Exmark Lazer Z X-Series (LZX 96 in EFI) questions
What size deck is on the Exmark Lazer Z X-Series (LZX 96 in EFI)?
The Exmark Lazer Z X-Series (LZX 96 in EFI) has a 96-inch (2438 mm) cutting deck with 7-gauge high strength alloy construction.
What engine is in the Exmark Lazer Z X-Series (LZX 96 in EFI)?
The Exmark Lazer Z X-Series (LZX 96 in EFI) is powered by a Kohler ECV980, 999 cc, 38 hp. Horsepower is the manufacturer's own rating.
How much does the Exmark Lazer Z X-Series (LZX 96 in EFI) weigh?
The Exmark Lazer Z X-Series (LZX 96 in EFI) weighs 2,200 lb (997.9 kg) as specified by Exmark.
What size trailer do I need for the Exmark Lazer Z X-Series (LZX 96 in EFI)?
At 2,200 lb, the Exmark Lazer Z X-Series (LZX 96 in EFI) on a typical 6x12 open utility trailer (about 900 lb empty) is roughly 3,100 lb of towed weight. That is within a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer, and your tow vehicle needs to be rated for at least 3,100 lb. Tongue weight, axle placement and your own trailer's empty weight still have to be checked — this is the arithmetic, not a loading plan.
How fast is the Exmark Lazer Z X-Series (LZX 96 in EFI)?
Top ground speed is 10.5 mph. With its 96-inch deck that works out to about 8.15 acres per hour at 80% efficiency — allowing for overlap, turns and trimming.
How long does the Exmark Lazer Z X-Series (LZX 96 in EFI) take to mow an acre?
About 7 min per acre, from its 96-inch deck at 10.5 mph and 80% efficiency — roughly 8.15 acres an hour, so five acres is about 37 min. Rough or obstacle-heavy ground takes longer; this is deck width times ground speed, not a timed test.
How big is the fuel tank on the Exmark Lazer Z X-Series (LZX 96 in EFI)?
The Exmark Lazer Z X-Series (LZX 96 in EFI) holds 12 gal (45.4 L) of fuel.
How much does the Exmark Lazer Z X-Series (LZX 96 in EFI) cost?
Exmark's published list price is $42,499, checked 23 October 2026. That excludes tax, freight, dealer setup and any local discount — dealers set the final price.
What is the Exmark Lazer Z X-Series (LZX 96 in EFI) built for?
Commercial-duty commercial mower. Built for daily, paid commercial use.
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