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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 Z560XS — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 60-inch deck; gas powered
- Husqvarna V548X — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Z560XS has a 38.5 hp engine; V548X has a 24.5 hp engine, a 14 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.
- Z560XS lists at $17,599; V548X lists at $12,299, a $5,300 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- Z560XS has a Hydrostatic transmission; V548X has a Pump/Wheel motor transmission. The transmission grade tracks duty rating and speed. Grade names are each maker's own and are not comparable across brands.
- Z560XS holds 12 gal (45.4 L) of fuel; V548X holds 7 gal (26.5 L) of fuel, a 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.
- Z560XS has a 60 in (1,524 mm) deck; V548X has a 48 in (1,219 mm) deck, a 12 in difference. Deck width sets how much grass each pass covers. Mowing time also depends on ground speed, turns and obstacles, so a wider deck alone does not fix the job's length. Time both decks on your own lawn ›
3 more differences, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- Z560XS has a published top speed of 12 mph; V548X has a published top speed of 10 mph, a 2 mph difference.
- Z560XS weighs 1,309 lbs (593.8 kg); V548X weighs 1,140 lbs (517.1 kg), a 169 lbs difference.
- Z560XS has a 61 ci (999.6 cc) engine; V548X has a 52 ci (852.1 cc) engine, a 9 ci difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Z560XS works out to 5.8 acres/hour; V548X works out to 3.9 acres/hour, a 1.9 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
- Fuel Type: not published for Z560XS.
- Cut height range: not published for V548X.
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 | Z560XS Husqvarna · Commercial |
V548X Husqvarna · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $17,599 | $12,299 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Displacement | 61 ci (999.6 cc) | 52 ci (852.1 cc) |
| Engine Power | 38.5 hp | 24.5 hp |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Engine Model | FX Series V-Twin | FX Series V-Twin |
| Fuel Type | — | Gasoline |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 60 in (1524 mm) | 48 in (1219 mm) |
| Blades | 3 | 3 |
| Deck Material | Steel | Steel |
| Anti-Scalp Rollers | Yes | Yes |
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) | — |
| Discharge | Collect/Mulch/Side discharge | Collect/Mulch/Side discharge |
| Cut Positions | 16 | 14 |
| Max Cut Height | 5 in (127 mm) | — |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Pump/Wheel motor |
| Ground Speed | 12 mph | 10 mph |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 1309 lbs (593.8 kg) | 1140 lbs (517.1 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 gal (45.4 L) | 7 gal (26.5 L) |
| Length | 81 in (2057 mm) | 57 in (1448 mm) |
| Height | 21 in (533 mm) | 48 in (1219 mm) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | Premium, suspension | Professional |
| Commercial Warranty | — | 5 Years or 1500 Hours |
Where these models differ, explained
Z560XS: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — husqvarna.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.