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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 Z246 — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 46-inch deck; gas powered
- Troy-Bilt Mustang Z46 Zero-Turn Mower — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 46-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Z246 uses a Briggs & Stratton engine; Mustang Z46 Zero-Turn Mower uses a Kohler® 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.
- Z246 has a Hydrostatic transmission; Mustang Z46 Zero-Turn Mower has a Hydro-Gear™ EZT-2200 transmission. The transmission grade tracks duty rating and speed. Grade names are each maker's own and are not comparable across brands.
- Z246 has a Steel deck; Mustang Z46 Zero-Turn Mower has a 12-gauge steel deck.
- Z246 has a published top speed of 6.5 mph; Mustang Z46 Zero-Turn Mower has a published top speed of 7 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.
- Z246 has a 44.3 ci (725.9 cc) engine; Mustang Z46 Zero-Turn Mower has a 45.6 ci (747 cc) engine, a 1.3 ci difference. Displacement is the engine's size, not its output. A larger engine is not necessarily a more powerful one.
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Z246 works out to 2.4 acres/hour; Mustang Z46 Zero-Turn Mower works out to 2.6 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 Mustang Z46 Zero-Turn Mower.
- Warranty: not published for Z246.
- Deck Construction: not published for Z246.
- Drive System: not published for Z246.
- Discharge: not published for Mustang Z46 Zero-Turn Mower.
- Start Type: not published for Z246.
- Cut height range: not published for Z246.
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 | Z246 Husqvarna · Zero-Turn |
Mustang Z46 Zero-Turn Mower Troy-Bilt · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $3,399 | $3,349 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (725.9 cc) | 45.6 ci (747 cc) |
| Engine Power | 22 hp | 22 hp |
| Engine Make | Briggs & Stratton | Kohler® |
| Engine Model | EXi | 7000 Series |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Start Type | — | Ignition Key |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 46 in (1168 mm) | 46 in (1168 mm) |
| Blades | 2 | 2 |
| Min Cut Height | — | 1.3 in (32 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | — | 3.7 in (95 mm) |
| Deck Material | Steel | 12-gauge steel |
| Deck Construction | — | Stamped |
| Deck Gauge | — | 12 |
| Anti-Scalp Rollers | Yes | — |
| Discharge | Collect/Mulch/Side discharge | — |
| Cut Positions | 6 | 8 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydro-Gear™ EZT-2200 |
| Ground Speed | 6.5 mph | 7 mph |
| Reverse Speed | — | 3.5 mph |
| Drive System | — | Hydrostatic |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 537 lbs (243.6 kg) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
| Length | 75 in (1905 mm) | — |
| Height | 40 in (1016 mm) | — |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | 15" high back | — |
| General | ||
| Warranty | — | 3 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
Mustang Z46 Zero-Turn Mower: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — troybilt.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.