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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
- Gravely PRO-STANCE 48 KAWASAKI — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 4 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Vertex S-Series (48 in) lists at $13,199; PRO-STANCE 48 KAWASAKI lists at $10,699, a $2,500 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) holds 8 gal (30.3 L) of fuel; PRO-STANCE 48 KAWASAKI holds 9 gal (34.1 L) of fuel, a 1 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 S-Series (48 in) weighs 925 lbs (419.6 kg); PRO-STANCE 48 KAWASAKI weighs 875 lbs (396.9 kg), a 50 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 published top speed of 8.5 mph; PRO-STANCE 48 KAWASAKI has a published top speed of 9 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.
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Vertex S-Series (48 in) works out to 3.3 acres/hour; PRO-STANCE 48 KAWASAKI works out to 3.5 acres/hour, a 0.2 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 S-Series (48 in).
- Deck Material: not published for Vertex S-Series (48 in).
- Deck Construction: not published for Vertex S-Series (48 in).
- Drive System: not published for Vertex S-Series (48 in).
- Discharge: not published for Vertex S-Series (48 in).
- Cut height range: not published for PRO-STANCE 48 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 S-Series (48 in) Exmark · Commercial |
PRO-STANCE 48 KAWASAKI Gravely · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $13,199 | $10,699 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki FX730V | Kawasaki® |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 44.3 ci (725.9 cc) |
| Engine Power | 23.5 hp | 23.5 hp |
| Fuel Type | — | Gas |
| Engine Model | — | FX730V |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) | 48 in (1219 mm) |
| Deck Material | — | 7 ga |
| Deck Construction | — | Fabricated X-Factor® 3 |
| Deck Gauge | — | 7 |
| Discharge | — | Side |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | — |
| Max Cut Height | 5 in (127 mm) | — |
| Drive | ||
| Ground Speed | 8.5 mph | 9 mph |
| Drive System | — | Hydro-Gear® ZT-3400 Transaxles |
| Reverse Speed | — | 3 mph |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 925 lbs (419.6 kg) | 875 lbs (396.9 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 8 gal (30.3 L) | 9 gal (34.1 L) |
Where these models differ, explained
Vertex S-Series (48 in): Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — russopower.com.
PRO-STANCE 48 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — cuttingedgelawn.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.