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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 (61 in / 5902103) — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 61-inch deck; gas powered
- Hustler Turf Raptor XDX — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 60-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- 500S Zero Turn Mower (61 in / 5902103) uses a Briggs & Stratton® CXi engine; Raptor XDX uses a Kawasaki FR730 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 (61 in / 5902103) lists at $8,084; Raptor XDX lists at $6,749, a $1,335 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- 500S Zero Turn Mower (61 in / 5902103) weighs 850 lbs (385.6 kg); Raptor XDX weighs 710 lbs (322.1 kg), a 140 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What 500S Zero Turn Mower (61 in / 5902103)'s weight means for a trailer ›
- 500S Zero Turn Mower (61 in / 5902103) has a published top speed of 8.5 mph; Raptor XDX has a published top speed of 8 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.
- 500S Zero Turn Mower (61 in / 5902103) has a 25 hp engine; Raptor XDX has a 24 hp engine, a 1 hp difference. Published horsepower is the maker's rating at a stated engine speed. It is a different measure from displacement, and two engines of equal rating can pull differently.
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- 500S Zero Turn Mower (61 in / 5902103) works out to 4.2 acres/hour; Raptor XDX works out to 3.9 acres/hour, a 0.3 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
- Fuel Type: not published for Raptor XDX.
- Deck Material: not published for Raptor XDX.
- Deck Construction: not published for 500S Zero Turn Mower (61 in / 5902103).
- Start Type: not published for Raptor XDX.
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 (61 in / 5902103) Ferris · Zero-Turn |
Raptor XDX Hustler Turf · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $8,084 | $6,749 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.2 ci (724 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 25 hp | 24 hp |
| Engine Make | Briggs & Stratton® CXi | Kawasaki FR730 |
| Fuel Type | Gas | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Start Type | Electric | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 61 in (1549 mm) | 60 in (1524 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4.5 in (114 mm) | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Deck Material | 10-gauge, Fabricated | — |
| Deck Construction | — | fabricated |
| Deck Gauge | 10 | 10 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Dual Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® transaxles with 7" cooling fans | Hydro-Gear ZT-3100® |
| Ground Speed | 8.5 mph | 8 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | — | 22 x 11-10 BigBite™ |
| Drive Type | — | Dual Hydrostatic |
| Reverse Speed | 4 mph | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 850 lbs (385.6 kg) | 710 lbs (322.1 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3 gal (11.4 L) | 3 gal (11.4 L) |
| Length | 80 in (2032 mm) | 71.1 in (1806 mm) |
| Width | — | 62.2 in (1580 mm) |
| Height | — | 43.7 in (1110 mm) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | — | Bolstered extra high-back seat with armrests and built-in lumbar support |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | 3 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
500S Zero Turn Mower (61 in / 5902103): Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — ferrismowers.com.
Raptor XDX: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — hustlerturf.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.