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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.
- Husqvarna MZ 61 Special Edition — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 61-inch deck; gas powered
- Gravely ZT HD 60 KAWASAKI — 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.
- MZ 61 Special Edition has a Steel deck; ZT HD 60 KAWASAKI has a 7 ga deck.
- MZ 61 Special Edition has Collect/Mulch/Side discharge discharge; ZT HD 60 KAWASAKI has Side discharge.
- MZ 61 Special Edition cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 4.5 in (114 mm); ZT HD 60 KAWASAKI cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 5 in (127 mm). The cut-height range is the shortest and tallest cut the deck offers. Most lawns are kept well inside it.
- MZ 61 Special Edition weighs 770 lbs (349.3 kg); ZT HD 60 KAWASAKI weighs 843 lbs (382.4 kg), a 73 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What MZ 61 Special Edition's weight means for a trailer ›
- MZ 61 Special Edition has a published top speed of 8.5 mph; ZT HD 60 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.
1 more difference, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- MZ 61 Special Edition lists at $6,799; ZT HD 60 KAWASAKI lists at $6,999, a $200 difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- MZ 61 Special Edition works out to 4.2 acres/hour; ZT HD 60 KAWASAKI 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
- Blades: not published for ZT HD 60 KAWASAKI.
- Transmission: not published for ZT HD 60 KAWASAKI.
- Fuel Type: not published for MZ 61 Special Edition.
- Deck Construction: not published for MZ 61 Special Edition.
- Drive System: not published for MZ 61 Special Edition.
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 61 Special Edition Husqvarna · Zero-Turn |
ZT HD 60 KAWASAKI Gravely · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $6,799 | $6,999 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (725.9 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 24 hp | 24 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki® |
| Engine Model | FR Series | FR730V |
| Fuel Type | — | Gas |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 61 in (1549 mm) | 60 in (1524 mm) |
| Blades | 3 | — |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4.5 in (114 mm) | 5 in (127 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 | 12 | — |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | — |
| Ground Speed | 8.5 mph | 8 mph |
| Reverse Speed | — | 4 mph |
| Drive System | — | Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® Transaxles |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 770 lbs (349.3 kg) | 843 lbs (382.4 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 5 gal (18.9 L) | 5.1 gal (19.3 L) |
| Length | 81 in (2057 mm) | — |
| Height | 42.5 in (1080 mm) | — |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | Full suspension, arm rests | — |
Where these models differ, explained
MZ 61 Special Edition: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — husqvarna.com.
ZT HD 60 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — gravely.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.