Compare Mowers
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 SRS Z1 Stand-On Mowers (48 in / 5901940) — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
- Husqvarna Z448 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- SRS Z1 Stand-On Mowers (48 in / 5901940) lists at $11,384; Z448 lists at $8,899, a $2,485 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- SRS Z1 Stand-On Mowers (48 in / 5901940) has a iCD+™ Cutting System deck; Z448 has a Steel deck.
- SRS Z1 Stand-On Mowers (48 in / 5901940) has a published top speed of 8 mph; Z448 has a published top speed of 10 mph, a 2 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- SRS Z1 Stand-On Mowers (48 in / 5901940) weighs 866 lbs (392.8 kg); Z448 weighs 725 lbs (328.9 kg), a 141 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What SRS Z1 Stand-On Mowers (48 in / 5901940)'s weight means for a trailer ›
- SRS Z1 Stand-On Mowers (48 in / 5901940) cuts from 1.7 in (44 mm) to 4.5 in (114 mm); Z448 cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 4.5 in (114 mm). The cut-height range is the shortest and tallest cut the deck offers. Most lawns are kept well inside it.
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- SRS Z1 Stand-On Mowers (48 in / 5901940) works out to 3.1 acres/hour; Z448 works out to 3.9 acres/hour, a 0.8 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
- Warranty: not published for Z448.
- Blades: not published for SRS Z1 Stand-On Mowers (48 in / 5901940).
- Fuel Type: not published for Z448.
- Discharge: not published for SRS Z1 Stand-On Mowers (48 in / 5901940).
- Start Type: not published for Z448.
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 | SRS Z1 Stand-On Mowers (48 in / 5901940) Ferris · Commercial |
Z448 Husqvarna · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $11,384 | $8,899 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® FX691V | Kawasaki |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 44.3 ci (725.9 cc) |
| Engine Power | 22 hp | 22 hp |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Engine Model | — | FS Series V-Twin |
| Fuel Type | Gas | — |
| Start Type | Electric | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) | 48 in (1219 mm) |
| Blades | — | 3 |
| Deck Material | iCD+™ Cutting System | Steel |
| Deck Gauge | — | 10 |
| Anti-Scalp Rollers | — | Yes |
| Min Cut Height | 1.7 in (44 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Discharge | — | Collect/Mulch/Side discharge |
| Cut Positions | — | 13 |
| Max Cut Height | 4.5 in (114 mm) | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear® ZT-3400® transaxles with 7" cooling fans | Hydrostatic |
| Ground Speed | 8 mph | 10 mph |
| Reverse Speed | 4 mph | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 866 lbs (392.8 kg) | 725 lbs (328.9 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 6 gal (22.7 L) | 6 gal (22.7 L) |
| Length | 65 in (1651 mm) | 76.5 in (1943 mm) |
| Height | — | 49.3 in (1251 mm) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | — | Professional |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 2 yr | — |
Where these models differ, explained
SRS Z1 Stand-On Mowers (48 in / 5901940): Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — ferrismowers.com.
Z448: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — husqvarna.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.