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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 Navigator (NVS 48 in EFI) — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
- Kubota ZG222 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Navigator (NVS 48 in EFI) uses a Kohler ECH730 engine; ZG222 uses a Kubota KGZ770-E2-MA3 engine. The engine maker builds the engine; the mower maker chooses the model, rating and fit, so the badge alone does not settle output or longevity.
- Navigator (NVS 48 in EFI) has a published top speed of 7 mph; ZG222 has a published top speed of 9 mph, a 2 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- Navigator (NVS 48 in EFI) has a 23 hp engine; ZG222 has a 22 hp engine, a 1 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.
- Navigator (NVS 48 in EFI) has a 44.2 ci (725 cc) engine; ZG222 has a 46.9 ci (768 cc) engine, a 2.6 ci difference. Displacement is the engine's size, not its output. A larger engine is not necessarily a more powerful one.
- Navigator (NVS 48 in EFI) holds 7.5 gal (28.4 L) of fuel; ZG222 holds 7.1 gal (26.9 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.
1 more difference, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- Navigator (NVS 48 in EFI) weighs 1,191 lbs (540.2 kg); ZG222 weighs 1,166 lbs (529 kg), a 25 lbs difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Navigator (NVS 48 in EFI) works out to 2.7 acres/hour; ZG222 works out to 3.5 acres/hour, a 0.8 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
- Transmission: not published for Navigator (NVS 48 in EFI).
- Fuel Type: not published for Navigator (NVS 48 in EFI).
- Deck Material: not published for ZG222.
- Drive System: not published for Navigator (NVS 48 in EFI).
- Cut height range: not published for ZG222.
- Price: ZG222 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 | Navigator (NVS 48 in EFI) Exmark · Commercial |
ZG222 Kubota · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $20,499 | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Engine Make | Kohler ECH730 | Kubota KGZ770-E2-MA3 |
| Displacement | 44.2 ci (725 cc) | 46.9 ci (768 cc) |
| Engine Power | 23 hp | 22 hp |
| Fuel Type | — | Gasoline |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) | 48 in (1219 mm) |
| Deck Material | 7-gauge sides joined by a continuous bead weld to a 10-gauge top, 3/16" wear guard | — |
| Deck Gauge | 7 | — |
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) | — |
| Max Cut Height | 4 in (102 mm) | — |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | — | Kubota HST |
| Ground Speed | 7 mph | 9 mph |
| Reverse Speed | 4.5 mph | — |
| Drive System | — | Shaft |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 1191 lbs (540.2 kg) | 1166 lbs (529 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 7.5 gal (28.4 L) | 7.1 gal (26.9 L) |
| Length | 94.5 in (2400 mm) | — |
| Width | 49.2 in (1250 mm) | — |
| Height | 51.2 in (1300 mm) | — |
Where these models differ, explained
Navigator (NVS 48 in EFI): Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — exmarkofdalton.com.
ZG222: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — tractordata.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.