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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 Z254 — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 54-inch deck; gas powered
- Cub Cadet Z2 54P — 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.
- Z254 uses a Briggs & Stratton engine; Z2 54P 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.
- Z254 has a Hydrostatic transmission; Z2 54P 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.
- Z254 has a Steel deck; Z2 54P has a 11-gauge steel deck.
- Z254 lists at $3,599; Z2 54P lists at $3,999, a $400 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- Z254 has a published top speed of 6.5 mph; Z2 54P 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
- Z254 works out to 2.8 acres/hour; Z2 54P works out to 3.1 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
- Engine Power: not published for Z254.
- Weight: not published for Z2 54P.
- Warranty: not published for Z254.
- Deck Construction: not published for Z254.
- Drive System: not published for Z254.
- Discharge: not published for Z2 54P.
- Start Type: not published for Z254.
- Cut height range: not published for Z254.
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.
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| Spec | Z254 Husqvarna · Zero-Turn |
Z2 54P Cub Cadet · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $3,599 | $3,999 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.2 ci (724 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | — | 23 hp |
| Engine Make | Briggs & Stratton | Kawasaki® |
| Engine Model | PXi2400 | FR Series |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Start Type | — | Ignition Key |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 54 in (1372 mm) | 54 in (1372 mm) |
| Blades | 3 | 3 |
| Min Cut Height | — | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | — | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Deck Material | Steel | 11-gauge steel |
| Deck Construction | — | Fabricated |
| Deck Gauge | — | 11 |
| Anti-Scalp Rollers | Yes | — |
| Discharge | Collect/Mulch/Side discharge | — |
| Cut Positions | 6 | 15 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydro-Gear EZT 2200 |
| Ground Speed | 6.5 mph | 7 mph |
| Reverse Speed | — | 3.5 mph |
| Drive System | — | Hydrostatic |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 628 lbs (284.9 kg) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
| Height | 40 in (1016 mm) | — |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | 15" high back | — |
| General | ||
| Warranty | — | 3 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
Z2 54P: 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.