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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.
- Gravely HD PRO 48 KAWASAKI FT — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
- Kubota Z242KW-48 — 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.
- HD PRO 48 KAWASAKI FT has a 7 ga deck; Z242KW-48 has a 10Ga deck.
- HD PRO 48 KAWASAKI FT has Hydro-Gear® ZT-3200 Transaxles drive; Z242KW-48 has Belt drive.
- HD PRO 48 KAWASAKI FT holds 5.1 gal (19.3 L) of fuel; Z242KW-48 holds 4.3 gal (16.3 L) of fuel, a 0.8 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.
- HD PRO 48 KAWASAKI FT weighs 894 lbs (405.5 kg); Z242KW-48 weighs 844 lbs (382.8 kg), a 50 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What HD PRO 48 KAWASAKI FT's weight means for a trailer ›
- HD PRO 48 KAWASAKI FT has a 22 hp engine; Z242KW-48 has a 21.5 hp engine, a 0.5 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.
what isn’t comparable
Not comparable
- Displacement: not published for HD PRO 48 KAWASAKI FT.
- Transmission: not published for HD PRO 48 KAWASAKI FT.
- Fuel Type: not published for HD PRO 48 KAWASAKI FT.
- Deck Construction: not published for Z242KW-48.
- Discharge: not published for Z242KW-48.
- Price: Z242KW-48 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 | HD PRO 48 KAWASAKI FT Gravely · Zero-Turn |
Z242KW-48 Kubota · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $8,799 | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | — | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 22 hp | 21.5 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® | Kawasaki FR651V |
| Fuel Type | — | Gasoline |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) | 48 in (1219 mm) |
| Deck Material | 7 ga | 10Ga |
| Deck Construction | Fabricated X-Factor® 3 | — |
| Deck Gauge | 7 | 10 |
| Discharge | Side | — |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | — | Hydro-Gear ZT-3100 |
| Ground Speed | 8 mph | 8 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | — | 22 x 10 - 14 |
| Reverse Speed | 4 mph | — |
| Drive System | Hydro-Gear® ZT-3200 Transaxles | Belt |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 894 lbs (405.5 kg) | 844 lbs (382.8 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.1 gal (19.3 L) | 4.3 gal (16.3 L) |
Where these models differ, explained
Z242KW-48: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — kubotausa.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.