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.
- Husqvarna W520 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 20-inch deck; gas powered
- Husqvarna V548X — 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.
- W520 lists at $1,499; V548X lists at $12,299, a $10,800 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- W520 has a 4.6 hp engine; V548X has a 24.5 hp engine, a 19.9 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.
- W520 weighs 112 lbs (50.8 kg); V548X weighs 1,140 lbs (517.1 kg), a 1,028 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What W520's weight means for a trailer ›
- W520 has a 20 in (508 mm) deck; V548X has a 48 in (1,219 mm) deck, a 28 in difference. Deck width sets how much grass each pass covers. Mowing time also depends on ground speed, turns and obstacles, so a wider deck alone does not fix the job's length. Time both decks on your own lawn ›
- W520 has a 10.9 ci (178.6 cc) engine; V548X has a 52 ci (852.1 cc) engine, a 41.1 ci difference. Displacement is the engine's size, not its output. A larger engine is not necessarily a more powerful one.
3 more differences, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- W520 has a published top speed of 3.7 mph; V548X has a published top speed of 10 mph, a 6.3 mph difference.
- W520 has a Aluminium deck; V548X has a Steel deck.
- W520 has Collection/BioClip®/Rear discharge discharge; V548X has Collect/Mulch/Side discharge discharge.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- W520 works out to 0.6 acres/hour; V548X works out to 3.9 acres/hour, a 3.3 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 Capacity: not published for W520.
- Blades: not published for W520.
- Transmission: not published for W520.
- Fuel Type: not published for W520.
- Drive System: not published for V548X.
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 | W520 Husqvarna · Commercial |
V548X Husqvarna · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $1,499 | $12,299 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Displacement | 10.9 ci (178.6 cc) | 52 ci (852.1 cc) |
| Engine Power | 4.6 hp | 24.5 hp |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Engine Model | FJ180 KAI | FX Series V-Twin |
| Fuel Type | — | Gasoline |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 20 in (508 mm) | 48 in (1219 mm) |
| Blades | — | 3 |
| Deck Material | Aluminium | Steel |
| Anti-Scalp Rollers | — | Yes |
| Discharge | Collection/BioClip®/Rear discharge | Collect/Mulch/Side discharge |
| Cut Positions | 9 | 14 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | — | Pump/Wheel motor |
| Ground Speed | 3.7 mph | 10 mph |
| Drive System | Self-propelled, variable speed | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 112 lbs (50.8 kg) | 1140 lbs (517.1 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | — | 7 gal (26.5 L) |
| Length | — | 57 in (1448 mm) |
| Height | — | 48 in (1219 mm) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | — | Professional |
| Commercial Warranty | — | 5 Years or 1500 Hours |
Where these models differ, explained
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.