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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 Quest E-Series (50 in) — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 50-inch deck; gas powered
- Cub Cadet Z2 50 — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 50-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 3 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Quest E-Series (50 in) holds 3 gal (11.4 L) of fuel; Z2 50 holds 3.5 gal (13.2 L) of fuel, a 0.5 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.
- Quest E-Series (50 in) cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 4.5 in (114 mm); Z2 50 cuts from 1 in (25 mm) to 4.5 in (114 mm). The cut-height range is the shortest and tallest cut the deck offers. Most lawns are kept well inside it.
- Quest E-Series (50 in) has a 22 hp engine; Z2 50 has a 23 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.
what isn’t comparable
Not comparable
- Displacement: not published for Quest E-Series (50 in).
- Weight: not published for Z2 50.
- Warranty: not published for Quest E-Series (50 in).
- Blades: not published for Quest E-Series (50 in).
- Engine Make: not published for Quest E-Series (50 in).
- Transmission: not published for Quest E-Series (50 in).
- Deck Material: not published for Quest E-Series (50 in).
- Deck Construction: not published for Quest E-Series (50 in).
- Drive System: not published for Quest E-Series (50 in).
- Start Type: not published for Quest E-Series (50 in).
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 | Quest E-Series (50 in) Exmark · Zero-Turn |
Z2 50 Cub Cadet · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $3,799 | $3,799 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | — | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 22 hp | 23 hp |
| Engine Make | — | Kawasaki® |
| Engine Model | — | FR Series |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Start Type | — | Ignition Key |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 50 in (1270 mm) | 50 in (1270 mm) |
| Blades | — | 3 |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4.5 in (114 mm) | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Deck Material | — | 11-gauge steel |
| Deck Construction | — | Fabricated |
| Deck Gauge | — | 11 |
| Cut Positions | — | 15 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | — | Hydro-Gear EZT 2200 |
| Ground Speed | 7 mph | 7 mph |
| Reverse Speed | — | 3.5 mph |
| Drive System | — | Hydrostatic |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 576 lbs (261.3 kg) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 3 gal (11.4 L) | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
| General | ||
| Warranty | — | 3 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
Quest E-Series (50 in): Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — manualslib.com.
Z2 50: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — cubcadet.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.