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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 Raptor X — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 54-inch deck; gas powered
- Kubota Z252KW-54 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 54-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Raptor X uses a Kawasaki FR651 engine; Z252KW-54 uses a Kawasaki FR730V engine. The engine maker builds the engine; the mower maker chooses the model, rating and fit, so the badge alone does not settle output or longevity.
- Raptor X has a Hydro-Gear ZT-2200 transmission; Z252KW-54 has a Hydro-Gear ZT-3100 transmission. The transmission grade tracks duty rating and speed. Grade names are each maker's own and are not comparable across brands.
- Raptor X weighs 625 lbs (283.5 kg); Z252KW-54 weighs 860 lbs (390.1 kg), a 235 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What Raptor X's weight means for a trailer ›
- Raptor X holds 3.5 gal (13.2 L) of fuel; Z252KW-54 holds 4.3 gal (16.3 L) of fuel, a 0.8 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.
- Raptor X has a 21.5 hp engine; Z252KW-54 has a 24 hp engine, a 2.5 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.
1 more difference, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- Raptor X has a published top speed of 7 mph; Z252KW-54 has a published top speed of 8 mph, a 1 mph difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Raptor X works out to 3.1 acres/hour; Z252KW-54 works out to 3.5 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 Z252KW-54.
- Fuel Type: not published for Raptor X.
- Drive System: not published for Raptor X.
- Cut height range: not published for Z252KW-54.
- Price: Z252KW-54 is dealer quote only.
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 | Raptor X Hustler Turf · Zero-Turn |
Z252KW-54 Kubota · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $4,349 | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 21.5 hp | 24 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki FR651 | Kawasaki FR730V |
| Fuel Type | — | Gasoline |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 54 in (1372 mm) | 54 in (1372 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | — |
| Max Cut Height | 4.5 in (114 mm) | — |
| Deck Gauge | — | 10 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear ZT-2200 | Hydro-Gear ZT-3100 |
| Ground Speed | 7 mph | 8 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 20 x 10-8 VersaTrack | 22 x 10 - 14 |
| Drive Type | Dual Hydrostatic | — |
| Drive System | — | Belt |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 625 lbs (283.5 kg) | 860 lbs (390.1 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) | 4.3 gal (16.3 L) |
| Length | — | 74.4 in (1890 mm) |
| Width | — | 67.3 in (1710 mm) |
| Height | — | 68.4 in (1737 mm) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | Bolstered 20" High Back Seat | — |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | — |
Where these models differ, explained
Raptor X: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — hustlerturf.com.
Z252KW-54: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — kubotausa.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.