Husqvarna Z254FX

Zero-Turn mower · Model 970797901 · Prosumer-duty · Gas

$4,699 Husqvarna list price

Checked 22 Oct 2026 on the Husqvarna product page. Tracking since 17 Sep 2026; no change recorded yet.

Manufacturer list price only — it excludes tax, freight, dealer setup and any local discount, and dealers set the final price.

Weighs 643 lb
On a 6×12 trailer 1,543 lb towed, single-axle 3,500 lb
Mows an acre in 30 min (21 at top speed) How long for your yard? ›
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The Husqvarna Z254FX is a prosumer-grade gas zero-turn mower, built for large residential properties and acreage, with a 54-inch deck and a 725.9cc engine making 24 hp. It weighs 643 lb (291.7 kg).

At a glance

Power Source

gas

Cutting Width

54 in (1372 mm)

Displacement

44.3 ci (725.9 cc)

Engine Power

24 hp

Transmission

Hydrostatic

Ground Speed

6.5 mph

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Engine

Husqvarna Z254FX engine specifications
Power Source	gas
Displacement	44.3 ci (725.9 cc)
Engine Power	24 hp
Engine Make	Kawasaki
Cylinders	2
Engine Model	FR Series

Deck

Husqvarna Z254FX deck specifications
Cutting Width	54 in (1372 mm)
Blades	3
Min Cut Height	1.5 in (38 mm)
Max Cut Height	4 in (102 mm)
Deck Material	Steel
Anti-Scalp Rollers	Yes
Cut Positions	6
Discharge	Collect/Mulch/Side discharge

Drive

Husqvarna Z254FX drive specifications
Transmission	Hydrostatic
Ground Speed	6.5 mph

Dimensions

Husqvarna Z254FX dimensions specifications
Weight	643 lbs (291.7 kg)
Fuel Capacity	3.5 gal (13.2 L)
Length	75 in (1905 mm)
Height	41 in (1041 mm)

Commercial / Pro

Husqvarna Z254FX commercial / pro specifications
Seat Type	Full suspension, arm rests

Productivity & acreage

Z254FX deck width, ground speed and computed acres-per-hour, from the specs we have. Duty class: Prosumer — A higher-capacity homeowner machine for larger properties and acreage.

Acres/hr (80%)

1.99

Acres/hr (100%)

3.55

Deck width

54 in

Ground speed

6.5 mph

Productivity computed from deck width and ground speed. Compare on the calculator ›

Husqvarna Z254FX professional and productivity specifications
Deck width	54 in
Engine make	Kawasaki
Engine displacement	726 cc
Engine power	24 hp
Transmission	Hydrostatic
Ground speed	6.5 mph
Cut-height range	38 mm – 102 mm
Fuel capacity	13.2 L
Weight	291.7 kg
Deck construction	Steel
Anti-scalp rollers	Yes
Seat type	Full suspension, arm rests

Husqvarna doesn’t publish 7 of these for the Z254FX: drive type, warranty, commercial warranty, deck gauge, spindle type, frame construction, drive tire size.

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Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — husqvarna.com.

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What the specs work out to

Figures MowerFacts computes from Husqvarna’s own numbers — not published by the manufacturer.

Mowing time

¼ acre8 min 5 min
½ acre15 min 11 min
1 acre30 min 21 min
2 acres1 h 42 min
5 acres2 h 31 min 1 h 46 min

About 30 min per acre at 1.99 acres/hour, mowing at 4.5 mph. The second figure is at the published 6.5 mph top speed (2.84 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows. About 7.0 acres per tank.

Weight & hauling

Machine weight643 lb
+ 6×12 trailer900 lb
Towed weight1,543 lb
single-axle 3,500 lbCarries it, 1,957 lb spare
tandem-axle 7,000 lbCarries it, 5,457 lb spare

Needs a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer and a vehicle rated to tow at least 1,543 lb.

Gate & trailer fit

32 in gateToo wide
36 in gateToo wide
48 in gateToo wide

Needs at least 61 in of clearance (estimated).

Power & run time

Power per deck inch0.444 hp/in
Run time per tank~3.5 h

Mowing times assume 1.99 acres/hour: deck width x 4.5 mph at 80% efficiency, which allows for overlap, turns and trimming. 4.5 mph is 70% of the 6.5 mph top speed Husqvarna publishes - almost nobody mows flat out. The "at top speed" figure is the same sum at 6.5 mph, shown so you can see it.

Fit uses the deck width plus 6 in for the discharge chute, because Husqvarna doesn't publish an overall width — measure before buying if a gate is tight.

Towed weight adds a 900 lb allowance for a 6x12 open utility trailer to Husqvarna's published machine weight. Your trailer's own weight is on its VIN plate. Tongue weight, axle placement and your vehicle's tow rating are still yours to check — this is the load, not a loading plan.

Run time assumes a typical 1 gal/hour burn at working load; real consumption varies with engine, load and cut.

Husqvarna Z254FX questions

What size deck is on the Husqvarna Z254FX?

The Husqvarna Z254FX has a 54-inch (1372 mm) cutting deck with 3 blades and steel construction.

What engine is in the Husqvarna Z254FX?

The Husqvarna Z254FX is powered by a Kawasaki FR Series, 726 cc, 24 hp. Horsepower is the manufacturer's own rating.

How much does the Husqvarna Z254FX weigh?

The Husqvarna Z254FX weighs 643 lb (291.7 kg) as specified by Husqvarna.

What size trailer do I need for the Husqvarna Z254FX?

At 643 lb, the Husqvarna Z254FX on a typical 6x12 open utility trailer (about 900 lb empty) is roughly 1,543 lb of towed weight. That is within a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer, and your tow vehicle needs to be rated for at least 1,543 lb. Tongue weight, axle placement and your own trailer's empty weight still have to be checked — this is the arithmetic, not a loading plan.

How fast is the Husqvarna Z254FX?

Top ground speed is 6.5 mph. With its 54-inch deck that works out to about 2.84 acres per hour at 80% efficiency — allowing for overlap, turns and trimming.

How long does the Husqvarna Z254FX take to mow an acre?

About 21 min per acre, from its 54-inch deck at 6.5 mph and 80% efficiency — roughly 2.84 acres an hour, so five acres is about 1 h 46 min. Rough or obstacle-heavy ground takes longer; this is deck width times ground speed, not a timed test.

How big is the fuel tank on the Husqvarna Z254FX?

The Husqvarna Z254FX holds 3.5 gal (13.2 L) of fuel.

How much does the Husqvarna Z254FX cost?

Husqvarna's published list price is $4,699, checked 22 October 2026. That excludes tax, freight, dealer setup and any local discount — dealers set the final price.

What is the Husqvarna Z254FX built for?

Prosumer-duty zero-turn mower. A higher-capacity homeowner machine for larger properties and acreage.

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