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Discontinued model in this comparison: John Deere Z515EZTrak Mower (last listed October 2026). It is no longer sold new, and its price is the last one published rather than one you can pay today. The specifications are still accurate and still worth comparing against.
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.
- John Deere Z515EZTrak Mower Discontinued — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
- Ariens APEX 48 KAWASAKI — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 4 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Z515EZTrak Mower has V-belt drive; APEX 48 KAWASAKI has Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® Transaxles drive.
- Z515EZTrak Mower holds 4.5 gal (17 L) of fuel; APEX 48 KAWASAKI holds 5.1 gal (19.3 L) of fuel, a 0.6 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.
- Z515EZTrak Mower cuts from 1 in (25 mm) to 4 in (102 mm); APEX 48 KAWASAKI cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 5 in (127 mm). The cut-height range is the shortest and tallest cut the deck offers. Most lawns are kept well inside it.
- Z515EZTrak Mower has a 24 hp engine; APEX 48 KAWASAKI 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.
what isn’t comparable
Not comparable
- Blades: not published for Z515EZTrak Mower.
- Engine Make: not published for Z515EZTrak Mower.
- Transmission: not published for Z515EZTrak Mower.
- Fuel Type: not published for APEX 48 KAWASAKI.
- Deck Material: not published for APEX 48 KAWASAKI.
- Discharge: not published for APEX 48 KAWASAKI.
- Price: Z515EZTrak Mower 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 | Z515EZTrak Mower
Discontinued John Deere · Zero-Turn |
APEX 48 KAWASAKI Ariens · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | dealer quote | $5,899 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.2 ci (724 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 24 hp | 23 hp |
| Engine Make | — | Kawasaki® FR691V |
| Engine Model | M44 Extended Life Series (ELS) | — |
| Fuel Type | Overhead valve | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) | 48 in (1219 mm) |
| Blades | — | 3 |
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4 in (102 mm) | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Deck Material | 10 gauge0.135 in.3.4 mm | — |
| Deck Gauge | 10 | — |
| Blade Tip Speed | — | 18576 ft/min (5662 m/min) |
| Discharge | Side discharge | — |
| Cut Positions | — | 15 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | — | Hydrostatic |
| Ground Speed | 8 mph | 8 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 22x9.5-10 | — |
| Reverse Speed | 4 mph | 4 mph |
| Drive System | V-belt | Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® Transaxles |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 768 lbs (348.4 kg) | 778 lbs (352.9 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.5 gal (17 L) | 5.1 gal (19.3 L) |
| Length | 76.9 in (1953 mm) | 79 in (2007 mm) |
| Width | — | 50.8 in (1290 mm) |
| Height | 47.6 in (1209 mm) | 47 in (1194 mm) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Frame Construction | Heavy-duty frame tubing | — |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 4 yr | 4 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
Z515EZTrak Mower: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — deere.com.
APEX 48 KAWASAKI: 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.