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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.
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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
- Wright Stander X 48 FX730E — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 3 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Vertex S-Series (48 in) has a published top speed of 8.5 mph; Stander X 48 FX730E has a published top speed of 9.5 mph, a 1 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); Stander X 48 FX730E cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 5.5 in (140 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); Stander X 48 FX730E weighs 900 lbs (408.2 kg), a 25 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 ›
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Vertex S-Series (48 in) works out to 3.3 acres/hour; Stander X 48 FX730E works out to 3.7 acres/hour, a 0.4 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).
- 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).
- Start Type: not published for Vertex S-Series (48 in).
- Price: Stander X 48 FX730E 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 | Vertex S-Series (48 in) Exmark · Commercial |
Stander X 48 FX730E Wright · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $13,199 | dealer quote |
| 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 | 23.5 hp |
| Engine Model | — | FX730E |
| Fuel Type | — | Gasoline |
| Start Type | — | Electric |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) | 48 in (1219 mm) |
| Blades | — | 3 |
| Deck Material | — | 7 Gauge |
| Deck Construction | — | Floating-side discharge |
| Deck Gauge | — | 7 |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 5 in (127 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | — | Hydro |
| Ground Speed | 8.5 mph | 9.5 mph |
| Reverse Speed | — | 5.5 mph |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 925 lbs (419.6 kg) | 900 lbs (408.2 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 8 gal (30.3 L) | 8 gal (30.3 L) |
| Length | — | 65 in (1651 mm) |
| Width | — | 49 in (1245 mm) |
Where these models differ, explained
Vertex S-Series (48 in): Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — russopower.com.
Stander X 48 FX730E: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — wrightmfg.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.