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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 S-Series (48 in) — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
- Cub Cadet PRO X 648 — 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.
- Vertex S-Series (48 in) lists at $13,199; PRO X 648 lists at $10,799, a $2,400 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- Vertex S-Series (48 in) has a published top speed of 8.5 mph; PRO X 648 has a published top speed of 10 mph, a 1.5 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- Vertex S-Series (48 in) cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 5 in (127 mm); PRO X 648 cuts from 1.5 in (38 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.
- Vertex S-Series (48 in) weighs 925 lbs (419.6 kg); PRO X 648 weighs 1,015 lbs (460.4 kg), a 90 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What Vertex S-Series (48 in)'s weight means for a trailer ›
- Vertex S-Series (48 in) has a 23.5 hp engine; PRO X 648 has a 22 hp engine, a 1.5 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.
1 more difference, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- Vertex S-Series (48 in) holds 8 gal (30.3 L) of fuel; PRO X 648 holds 7.5 gal (28.4 L) of fuel, a 0.5 gal difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Vertex S-Series (48 in) works out to 3.3 acres/hour; PRO X 648 works out to 3.9 acres/hour, a 0.6 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 Vertex S-Series (48 in).
- Transmission: not published for Vertex S-Series (48 in).
- Deck Construction: not published for Vertex S-Series (48 in).
- Start Type: not published for Vertex S-Series (48 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 | Vertex S-Series (48 in) Exmark · Commercial |
PRO X 648 Cub Cadet · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $13,199 | $10,799 |
| 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 | 22 hp |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Start Type | — | Ignition Key |
| Engine Model | — | FX Series 691V |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) | 48 in (1219 mm) |
| Blades | — | 3 |
| Deck Construction | — | 10 ga shell w/ 7 ga top & bottom reinforcement |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 5 in (127 mm) | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | — | 12cc Hydro-Gear® pumps / 240cc Parker® wheel motors |
| Ground Speed | 8.5 mph | 10 mph |
| Reverse Speed | — | 5 mph |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 925 lbs (419.6 kg) | 1015 lbs (460.4 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 8 gal (30.3 L) | 7.5 gal (28.4 L) |
Where these models differ, explained
Vertex S-Series (48 in): Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — russopower.com.
PRO X 648: 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.