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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 Z448 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
- Ariens RIDGELINE 48 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 3 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Z448 has a published top speed of 10 mph; RIDGELINE 48 has a published top speed of 7 mph, a 3 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- Z448 lists at $8,899; RIDGELINE 48 lists at $6,799, a $2,100 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- Z448 holds 6 gal (22.7 L) of fuel; RIDGELINE 48 holds 4.5 gal (17 L) of fuel, a 1.5 gal difference. Tank size bounds how long a machine runs between stops. Consumption varies with engine, load and speed, so hours per tank are not fixed.
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Z448 works out to 3.9 acres/hour; RIDGELINE 48 works out to 2.7 acres/hour, a 1.2 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 Z448.
- Deck Material: not published for RIDGELINE 48.
- Drive System: not published for Z448.
- Discharge: not published for RIDGELINE 48.
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 | Z448 Husqvarna · Commercial |
RIDGELINE 48 Ariens · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $8,899 | $6,799 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki FS651V |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (725.9 cc) | 44.3 ci (725.9 cc) |
| Engine Power | 22 hp | 22 hp |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Engine Model | FS Series V-Twin | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) | 48 in (1219 mm) |
| Blades | 3 | 3 |
| Deck Material | Steel | — |
| Deck Gauge | 10 | — |
| Anti-Scalp Rollers | Yes | — |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Blade Tip Speed | — | 16903 ft/min (5152 m/min) |
| Discharge | Collect/Mulch/Side discharge | — |
| Cut Positions | 13 | 13 |
| Max Cut Height | 4.5 in (114 mm) | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Ground Speed | 10 mph | 7 mph |
| Reverse Speed | — | 3 mph |
| Drive System | — | Hydro-Gear® ZT-2800® Transaxles |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 725 lbs (328.9 kg) | 719 lbs (326.1 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 6 gal (22.7 L) | 4.5 gal (17 L) |
| Length | 76.5 in (1943 mm) | — |
| Height | 49.3 in (1251 mm) | — |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | Professional | — |
| General | ||
| Warranty | — | 4 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
Z448: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — husqvarna.com.
RIDGELINE 48: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — ariens.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.