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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.
- Ferris 500S Zero Turn Mower (52 in / 5902102) — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 52-inch deck; gas powered
- Husqvarna MZ54 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 54-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- 500S Zero Turn Mower (52 in / 5902102) uses a Briggs & Stratton® CXi engine; MZ54 uses a Kawasaki engine. The engine maker builds the engine; the mower maker chooses the model, rating and fit, so the badge alone does not settle output or longevity.
- 500S Zero Turn Mower (52 in / 5902102) holds 3 gal (11.4 L) of fuel; MZ54 holds 5 gal (18.9 L) of fuel, a 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.
- 500S Zero Turn Mower (52 in / 5902102) has a 10-gauge, Fabricated deck; MZ54 has a Steel deck.
- 500S Zero Turn Mower (52 in / 5902102) lists at $7,588; MZ54 lists at $6,399, a $1,189 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- 500S Zero Turn Mower (52 in / 5902102) has a 52 in (1,321 mm) deck; MZ54 has a 54 in (1,372 mm) deck, a 2 in difference. Deck width sets how much grass each pass covers. Mowing time also depends on ground speed, turns and obstacles, so a wider deck alone does not fix the job's length. Time both decks on your own lawn ›
2 more differences, what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- 500S Zero Turn Mower (52 in / 5902102) has a 25 hp engine; MZ54 has a 24 hp engine, a 1 hp difference.
- 500S Zero Turn Mower (52 in / 5902102) weighs 844 lbs (382.8 kg); MZ54 weighs 810 lbs (367.4 kg), a 34 lbs difference.
Not comparable
- Warranty: not published for MZ54.
- Blades: not published for 500S Zero Turn Mower (52 in / 5902102).
- Fuel Type: not published for MZ54.
- Discharge: not published for 500S Zero Turn Mower (52 in / 5902102).
- Start Type: not published for MZ54.
- Cut height range: not published for MZ54.
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 | 500S Zero Turn Mower (52 in / 5902102) Ferris · Zero-Turn |
MZ54 Husqvarna · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $7,588 | $6,399 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.2 ci (724 cc) | 44.3 ci (725.9 cc) |
| Engine Power | 25 hp | 24 hp |
| Engine Make | Briggs & Stratton® CXi | Kawasaki |
| Engine Model | — | FR Series |
| Fuel Type | Gas | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Start Type | Electric | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 52 in (1321 mm) | 54 in (1372 mm) |
| Blades | — | 3 |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | — |
| Max Cut Height | 4.5 in (114 mm) | — |
| Deck Material | 10-gauge, Fabricated | Steel |
| Deck Gauge | 10 | — |
| Anti-Scalp Rollers | — | Yes |
| Discharge | — | Collect/Mulch/Side discharge |
| Cut Positions | — | 13 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Dual Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® transaxles with 7" cooling fans | Hydrostatic |
| Ground Speed | 8.5 mph | 8.5 mph |
| Reverse Speed | 4 mph | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 844 lbs (382.8 kg) | 810 lbs (367.4 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3 gal (11.4 L) | 5 gal (18.9 L) |
| Length | 78.5 in (1994 mm) | 81 in (2057 mm) |
| Height | — | 46 in (1168 mm) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | — | 18" high back |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | — |
Where these models differ, explained
500S Zero Turn Mower (52 in / 5902102): Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — ferrismowers.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.