Compare Mowers
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 Z254FX — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 54-inch deck; gas powered
- Cub Cadet ZT2 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.
- Z254FX has a Hydrostatic transmission; ZT2 54 has a Tuff Torq TZ 350 transmission. The transmission grade tracks duty rating and speed. Grade names are each maker's own and are not comparable across brands.
- Z254FX has a Steel deck; ZT2 54 has a 11-gauge steel deck.
- Z254FX cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 4 in (102 mm); ZT2 54 cuts from 1 in (25 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.
- Z254FX has a published top speed of 6.5 mph; ZT2 54 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.
- Z254FX has a 24 hp engine; ZT2 54 has a 23 hp engine, a 1 hp difference. Published horsepower is the maker's rating at a stated engine speed. It is a different measure from displacement, and two engines of equal rating can pull differently.
1 more difference, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- Z254FX lists at $4,699; ZT2 54 lists at $4,889, a $190 difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Z254FX works out to 2.8 acres/hour; ZT2 54 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
- Weight: not published for ZT2 54.
- Warranty: not published for Z254FX.
- Deck Construction: not published for Z254FX.
- Drive System: not published for Z254FX.
- Discharge: not published for ZT2 54.
- Start Type: not published for Z254FX.
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 | Z254FX Husqvarna · Zero-Turn |
ZT2 54 Cub Cadet · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $4,699 | $4,889 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (725.9 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 24 hp | 23 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki® |
| Engine Model | FR Series | 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 | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4 in (102 mm) | 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 | Tuff Torq TZ 350 |
| Ground Speed | 6.5 mph | 7 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | — | 20"x 12"-8" |
| Reverse Speed | — | 3.5 mph |
| Drive System | — | Hydrostatic |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 643 lbs (291.7 kg) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
| Length | 75 in (1905 mm) | — |
| Height | 41 in (1041 mm) | — |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Frame Construction | — | 2'' x 2'' tubular steel |
| Seat Type | Full suspension, arm rests | 20" high back |
| Commercial Warranty | — | No |
| General | ||
| Warranty | — | 3 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
Z254FX: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — husqvarna.com.
ZT2 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.