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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 Vertex E-Series (32 in) — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 32-inch deck; gas powered
- Gravely Z-STANCE 32 KAWASAKI — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 32-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 4 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Vertex E-Series (32 in) lists at $9,799; Z-STANCE 32 KAWASAKI lists at $7,599, a $2,200 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- Vertex E-Series (32 in) holds 5 gal (18.9 L) of fuel; Z-STANCE 32 KAWASAKI holds 4.5 gal (17 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.
- Vertex E-Series (32 in) has a published top speed of 7.5 mph; Z-STANCE 32 KAWASAKI has a published top speed of 7 mph, a 0.5 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- Vertex E-Series (32 in) weighs 702 lbs (318.4 kg); Z-STANCE 32 KAWASAKI weighs 669 lbs (303.4 kg), a 33 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What Vertex E-Series (32 in)'s weight means for a trailer ›
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Vertex E-Series (32 in) works out to 1.9 acres/hour; Z-STANCE 32 KAWASAKI works out to 1.8 acres/hour, a 0.1 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
- Fuel Type: not published for Vertex E-Series (32 in).
- Deck Material: not published for Vertex E-Series (32 in).
- Deck Construction: not published for Vertex E-Series (32 in).
- Drive System: not published for Vertex E-Series (32 in).
- Discharge: not published for Vertex E-Series (32 in).
- Cut height range: not published for Z-STANCE 32 KAWASAKI.
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 | Vertex E-Series (32 in) Exmark · Commercial |
Z-STANCE 32 KAWASAKI Gravely · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $9,799 | $7,599 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki FS600V | Kawasaki® |
| Displacement | 36.8 ci (603 cc) | 36.8 ci (603 cc) |
| Engine Power | 18.5 hp | 18.5 hp |
| Fuel Type | — | Gas |
| Engine Model | — | FS600V |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 32 in (813 mm) | 32 in (813 mm) |
| Deck Material | — | 7 ga |
| Deck Construction | — | Fabricated X-Factor ® 2 |
| Deck Gauge | — | 7 |
| Discharge | — | Side |
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) | — |
| Max Cut Height | 4.5 in (114 mm) | — |
| Drive | ||
| Ground Speed | 7.5 mph | 7 mph |
| Drive System | — | Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® Transaxles |
| Reverse Speed | — | 3 mph |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 702 lbs (318.4 kg) | 669 lbs (303.4 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 5 gal (18.9 L) | 4.5 gal (17 L) |
Where these models differ, explained
Vertex E-Series (32 in): Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — russopower.com.
Z-STANCE 32 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 7, 2026 — saffordequipment.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.