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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.
- Hustler Turf Dash XD — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
- Gravely ZT X 48 KAWASAKI — 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.
- Dash XD holds 2 gal (7.6 L) of fuel; ZT X 48 KAWASAKI holds 3.5 gal (13.2 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.
- Dash XD weighs 490 lbs (222.3 kg); ZT X 48 KAWASAKI weighs 679 lbs (308 kg), a 189 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What Dash XD's weight means for a trailer ›
- Dash XD has a 18 hp engine; ZT X 48 KAWASAKI has a 21.5 hp engine, a 3.5 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.
- Dash XD has a published top speed of 6 mph; ZT X 48 KAWASAKI has a published top speed of 7 mph, a 1 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- Dash XD has a 36.8 ci (603 cc) engine; ZT X 48 KAWASAKI has a 44.3 ci (726 cc) engine, a 7.5 ci difference. Displacement is the engine's size, not its output. A larger engine is not necessarily a more powerful one.
1 more difference, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- Dash XD lists at $4,149; ZT X 48 KAWASAKI lists at $4,499, a $350 difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Dash XD works out to 2.3 acres/hour; ZT X 48 KAWASAKI works out to 2.7 acres/hour, a 0.4 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 ZT X 48 KAWASAKI.
- Transmission: not published for ZT X 48 KAWASAKI.
- Fuel Type: not published for Dash XD.
- Deck Material: not published for Dash XD.
- Deck Construction: not published for Dash XD.
- Drive System: not published for Dash XD.
- Discharge: not published for Dash XD.
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 | Dash XD Hustler Turf · Zero-Turn |
ZT X 48 KAWASAKI Gravely · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $4,149 | $4,499 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 36.8 ci (603 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 18 hp | 21.5 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki® |
| Engine Model | — | FR651V |
| Fuel Type | — | Gas |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) | 48 in (1219 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4.5 in (114 mm) | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Deck Material | — | Fabricated X-Factor® |
| Deck Construction | — | Fabricated X-Factor® |
| Deck Gauge | — | 11 |
| Discharge | — | Side |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear ZT-1800® | — |
| Ground Speed | 6 mph | 7 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 18 X 8.5 - 8 BigBite™ | — |
| Drive Type | Dual Hydrostatic | — |
| Reverse Speed | — | 3 mph |
| Drive System | — | Hydro-Gear® Serviceable EZT® Transaxles |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 490 lbs (222.3 kg) | 679 lbs (308 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 2 gal (7.6 L) | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | Bolstered seat with built-in lumbar support | — |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 2 yr | — |
Where these models differ, explained
Dash XD: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — hustlerturf.com.
ZT X 48 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — gravely.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.