Home › Compare
Compare Mowers
A neutral, side-by-side reference of each model's stated specifications. MowerFacts does not rank one model above another — 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 (52 in EFI) — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 52-inch deck; gas powered
- Wright ZXL 52 FX850E — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 52-inch deck; gas powered
| Spec | Vertex S-Series (52 in EFI) Exmark · Commercial |
ZXL 52 FX850E Wright · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Engine Make | Kohler ECV740 | Kawasaki |
| Displacement | 45.6 ci (747 cc) | 52 ci (852 cc) |
| Engine Power | 25 hp | 27 hp |
| Start Type | — | Electric |
| Engine Model | — | FX850E |
| Fuel Type | — | Gasoline |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 52 in (1321 mm) | 52 in (1321 mm) |
| Blades | — | 3 |
| Deck Material | — | 7 Gauge |
| Deck Construction | — | Floating-side discharge |
| Deck Gauge | — | 7 |
| Max Cut Height | 5 in (127 mm) | 6 in (152 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | — | Hydro |
| Ground Speed | 8.5 mph | 12.5 mph |
| Reverse Speed | — | 8 mph |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 987 lbs (447.7 kg) | 1250 lbs (567 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 8 gal (30.3 L) | 15.5 gal (58.7 L) |
| Length | — | 82.5 in (2096 mm) |
Vertex S-Series (52 in EFI): Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — howardbrothers.com.
ZXL 52 FX850E: 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.