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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.
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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.
- Husqvarna MZ 48 Special Edition — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
- Gravely ZT HD 48 KAWASAKI — 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.
- MZ 48 Special Edition has a Steel deck; ZT HD 48 KAWASAKI has a 7 ga deck.
- MZ 48 Special Edition has Collect/Mulch/Side discharge discharge; ZT HD 48 KAWASAKI has Side discharge.
- MZ 48 Special Edition lists at $5,999; ZT HD 48 KAWASAKI lists at $6,849, a $850 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- MZ 48 Special Edition weighs 740 lbs (335.7 kg); ZT HD 48 KAWASAKI weighs 802 lbs (363.8 kg), a 62 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What MZ 48 Special Edition's weight means for a trailer ›
- MZ 48 Special Edition has a published top speed of 8.5 mph; ZT HD 48 KAWASAKI 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.
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- MZ 48 Special Edition works out to 3.3 acres/hour; ZT HD 48 KAWASAKI works out to 3.1 acres/hour, a 0.2 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
- Blades: not published for ZT HD 48 KAWASAKI.
- Transmission: not published for ZT HD 48 KAWASAKI.
- Fuel Type: not published for MZ 48 Special Edition.
- Deck Construction: not published for MZ 48 Special Edition.
- Drive System: not published for MZ 48 Special Edition.
- Cut height range: not published for ZT HD 48 KAWASAKI.
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 | MZ 48 Special Edition Husqvarna · Zero-Turn |
ZT HD 48 KAWASAKI Gravely · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $5,999 | $6,849 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.2 ci (724.3 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 23 hp | 23 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki® |
| Engine Model | FR Series | FR691V |
| Fuel Type | — | Gas |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) | 48 in (1219 mm) |
| Blades | 3 | — |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | — |
| Max Cut Height | 4.5 in (114 mm) | — |
| Deck Material | Steel | 7 ga |
| Deck Construction | — | Fabricated X-Factor® 3 |
| Deck Gauge | — | 7 |
| Anti-Scalp Rollers | Yes | — |
| Discharge | Collect/Mulch/Side discharge | Side |
| Cut Positions | 13 | — |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | — |
| Ground Speed | 8.5 mph | 8 mph |
| Reverse Speed | — | 4 mph |
| Drive System | — | Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® Transaxles |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 740 lbs (335.7 kg) | 802 lbs (363.8 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 5 gal (18.9 L) | 5.1 gal (19.3 L) |
| Length | 75.5 in (1918 mm) | 79 in (2007 mm) |
| Width | — | 50.8 in (1290 mm) |
| Height | 42 in (1067 mm) | — |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | Full suspension, arm rests | — |
Where these models differ, explained
MZ 48 Special Edition: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — husqvarna.com.
ZT HD 48 KAWASAKI: 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.