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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 Z248F Special Edition — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
- Ariens IKON 48 KAWASAKI — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Z248F Special Edition has a Steel deck; IKON 48 KAWASAKI has a 11-Gauge Fabricated Steel deck.
- Z248F Special Edition weighs 581 lbs (263.5 kg); IKON 48 KAWASAKI weighs 662 lbs (300.3 kg), a 81 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What Z248F Special Edition's weight means for a trailer ›
- Z248F Special Edition lists at $3,599; IKON 48 KAWASAKI lists at $3,899, a $300 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- Z248F Special Edition cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 4 in (102 mm); IKON 48 KAWASAKI cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 4.5 in (114 mm). The cut-height range is the shortest and tallest cut the deck offers. Most lawns are kept well inside it.
- Z248F Special Edition has a published top speed of 6.5 mph; IKON 48 KAWASAKI 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.
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Z248F Special Edition works out to 2.5 acres/hour; IKON 48 KAWASAKI works out to 2.7 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
- Warranty: not published for Z248F Special Edition.
- Drive System: not published for Z248F Special Edition.
- Discharge: not published for IKON 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 | Z248F Special Edition Husqvarna · Zero-Turn |
IKON 48 KAWASAKI Ariens · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $3,599 | $3,899 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (725.9 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 21.5 hp | 21.5 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki® FR651V |
| Engine Model | FR Series | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) | 48 in (1219 mm) |
| Blades | 3 | 3 |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4 in (102 mm) | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Deck Material | Steel | 11-Gauge Fabricated Steel |
| Deck Gauge | — | 11 |
| Anti-Scalp Rollers | Yes | — |
| Blade Tip Speed | — | 17887 ft/min (5452 m/min) |
| Discharge | Collect/Mulch/Side discharge | — |
| Cut Positions | 6 | 13 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Ground Speed | 6.5 mph | 7 mph |
| Reverse Speed | — | 3 mph |
| Drive System | — | Hydro-Gear® EZT® Transaxles |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 581 lbs (263.5 kg) | 662 lbs (300.3 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
| Length | 75 in (1905 mm) | 74.5 in (1892 mm) |
| Height | 40 in (1016 mm) | — |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | 15" high back | — |
| General | ||
| Warranty | — | 3 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
Z248F Special Edition: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — husqvarna.com.
IKON 48 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — mower-depot.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.