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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 Xcite Z350 54 in — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 54-inch deck
- Cub Cadet ZTX5 54 — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 54-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Xcite Z350 54 in uses a Kohler engine; ZTX5 54 uses a Kawasaki® engine. The engine maker builds the engine; the mower maker chooses the model, rating and fit, so the badge alone does not settle output or longevity.
- Xcite Z350 54 in has a 10-gauge fabricated deck; ZTX5 54 has a 10-gauge steel with 2-gauge reinforcement deck.
- Xcite Z350 54 in holds 4.3 gal (16.3 L) of fuel; ZTX5 54 holds 5.5 gal (20.8 L) of fuel, a 1.2 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.
- Xcite Z350 54 in cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 4.5 in (114 mm); ZTX5 54 cuts from 1 in (25 mm) to 4.8 in (121 mm). The cut-height range is the shortest and tallest cut the deck offers. Most lawns are kept well inside it.
- Xcite Z350 54 in has a published top speed of 8 mph; ZTX5 54 has a published top speed of 8.5 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
- Xcite Z350 54 in works out to 3.5 acres/hour; ZTX5 54 works out to 3.7 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
- Weight: not published for ZTX5 54.
- Warranty: not published for Xcite Z350 54 in.
- Blades: not published for Xcite Z350 54 in.
- Transmission: not published for Xcite Z350 54 in.
- Deck Construction: not published for Xcite Z350 54 in.
- Drive System: not published for Xcite Z350 54 in.
- Start Type: not published for Xcite Z350 54 in.
- Price: Xcite Z350 54 in 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 | Xcite Z350 54 in Husqvarna · Zero-Turn |
ZTX5 54 Cub Cadet · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | dealer quote | $8,399 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | — | gas |
| Displacement | 44.2 ci (724.3 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 24 hp | 24 hp |
| Engine Make | Kohler | Kawasaki® |
| Engine Model | 7000 Series | FS Series |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Start Type | — | Ignition Key |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 54 in (1372 mm) | 54 in (1372 mm) |
| Blades | — | 3 |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4.5 in (114 mm) | 4.8 in (121 mm) |
| Deck Material | 10-gauge fabricated | 10-gauge steel with 2-gauge reinforcement |
| Deck Construction | — | Reinforced Fabricated |
| Deck Gauge | 10 | 10 |
| Cut Positions | — | 17 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | — | Hydro-Gear ZT 3200 |
| Ground Speed | 8 mph | 8.5 mph |
| Reverse Speed | — | 3.5 mph |
| Drive System | — | Hydrostatic |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 794 lbs (360.1 kg) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.3 gal (16.3 L) | 5.5 gal (20.8 L) |
| General | ||
| Warranty | — | 4 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
Xcite Z350 54 in: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — husqvarna.com.
ZTX5 54: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — cubcadet.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.