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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 X-Series (52 in) — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 52-inch deck; gas powered
- Wright ZXL 52 FX820 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 52-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 4 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Vertex X-Series (52 in) cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 5 in (127 mm); ZXL 52 FX820 cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 6 in (152 mm). The cut-height range is the shortest and tallest cut the deck offers. Most lawns are kept well inside it.
- Vertex X-Series (52 in) has a 61 ci (999 cc) engine; ZXL 52 FX820 has a 50.2 ci (822 cc) engine, a 10.8 ci difference. Displacement is the engine's size, not its output. A larger engine is not necessarily a more powerful one.
- Vertex X-Series (52 in) holds 14 gal (53 L) of fuel; ZXL 52 FX820 holds 15.5 gal (58.7 L) of fuel, a 1.5 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 X-Series (52 in) has a published top speed of 12 mph; ZXL 52 FX820 has a published top speed of 12.5 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.
what isn’t comparable
Not comparable
- Blades: not published for Vertex X-Series (52 in).
- Transmission: not published for Vertex X-Series (52 in).
- Fuel Type: not published for Vertex X-Series (52 in).
- Deck Material: not published for Vertex X-Series (52 in).
- Deck Construction: not published for Vertex X-Series (52 in).
- Start Type: not published for Vertex X-Series (52 in).
- Price: ZXL 52 FX820 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 X-Series (52 in) Exmark · Commercial |
ZXL 52 FX820 Wright · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $15,099 | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki FX1000V | Kawasaki |
| Displacement | 61 ci (999 cc) | 50.2 ci (822 cc) |
| Engine Power | 35 hp | 34.5 hp |
| Engine Model | — | FX820 |
| Fuel Type | — | Gasoline |
| Start Type | — | Electric |
| 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 |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 5 in (127 mm) | 6 in (152 mm) |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | — | Hydro |
| Ground Speed | 12 mph | 12.5 mph |
| Reverse Speed | — | 8 mph |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 1250 lbs (567 kg) | 1250 lbs (567 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 gal (53 L) | 15.5 gal (58.7 L) |
| Length | — | 82.5 in (2096 mm) |
Where these models differ, explained
Vertex X-Series (52 in): Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — exmark.com.
ZXL 52 FX820: 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.