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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 (52 in) — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 52-inch deck; gas powered
- Bobcat ZT5000 Zero-Turn Mower — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 52-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 2 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Vertex S-Series (52 in) cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 5 in (127 mm); ZT5000 Zero-Turn Mower cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 4.8 in (121 mm). The cut-height range is the shortest and tallest cut the deck offers. Most lawns are kept well inside it.
- Vertex S-Series (52 in) holds 8 gal (30.3 L) of fuel; ZT5000 Zero-Turn Mower holds 7.8 gal (29.5 L) of fuel, a 0.2 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.
what isn’t comparable
Not comparable
- Displacement: not published for Vertex S-Series (52 in).
- Weight: not published for Vertex S-Series (52 in).
- Ground Speed: not published for ZT5000 Zero-Turn Mower.
- Engine Make: not published for ZT5000 Zero-Turn Mower.
- Transmission: not published for Vertex S-Series (52 in).
- Deck Construction: not published for Vertex S-Series (52 in).
- Price: ZT5000 Zero-Turn Mower 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 (52 in) Exmark · Commercial |
ZT5000 Zero-Turn Mower Bobcat · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $13,499 | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki FX730V | — |
| Displacement | — | 44 ci (721 cc) |
| Engine Power | 23.5 hp | 23.5 hp |
| Engine Model | — | Kawasaki FX730V Gas Engine |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 52 in (1321 mm) | 52 in (1321 mm) |
| Deck Construction | — | AirFX Dual 10-gauge layer top with 3-gauge and 7-gauge brackets throughout |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 5 in (127 mm) | 4.8 in (121 mm) |
| Blade Tip Speed | — | 18143 ft/min (5530 m/min) |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | — | Hydro Gear ZT-3800 Hydrostatic |
| Ground Speed | 8.5 mph | — |
| Drive Tire Size | — | 24 x 10.5-12 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | — | 995 lbs (451.3 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 8 gal (30.3 L) | 7.8 gal (29.5 L) |
| Length | — | 79.8 in (2027 mm) |
Where these models differ, explained
Vertex S-Series (52 in): Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — exmark.com.
ZT5000 Zero-Turn Mower: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — bobcat.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.