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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 IKON 48 KAWASAKI — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Z515EZTrak Mower has a 10 gauge0.135 in.3.4 mm deck; IKON 48 KAWASAKI has a 11-Gauge Fabricated Steel deck.
- Z515EZTrak Mower has V-belt drive; IKON 48 KAWASAKI has Hydro-Gear® EZT® Transaxles drive.
- Z515EZTrak Mower holds 4.5 gal (17 L) of fuel; IKON 48 KAWASAKI holds 3.5 gal (13.2 L) of fuel, a 1 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 carries a 4-year warranty; IKON 48 KAWASAKI carries a 3-year warranty, a 1 year difference. Warranty length is the maker's published term. Conditions and commercial-use limits differ between makers.
- Z515EZTrak Mower weighs 768 lbs (348.4 kg); IKON 48 KAWASAKI weighs 662 lbs (300.3 kg), a 106 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What Z515EZTrak Mower's weight means for a trailer ›
3 more differences, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- Z515EZTrak Mower has a 24 hp engine; IKON 48 KAWASAKI has a 21.5 hp engine, a 2.5 hp difference.
- Z515EZTrak Mower has a published top speed of 8 mph; IKON 48 KAWASAKI has a published top speed of 7 mph, a 1 mph difference.
- Z515EZTrak Mower cuts from 1 in (25 mm) to 4 in (102 mm); IKON 48 KAWASAKI cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 4.5 in (114 mm).
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Z515EZTrak Mower works out to 3.1 acres/hour; IKON 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
- Blades: not published for Z515EZTrak Mower.
- Engine Make: not published for Z515EZTrak Mower.
- Transmission: not published for Z515EZTrak Mower.
- Fuel Type: not published for IKON 48 KAWASAKI.
- Discharge: not published for IKON 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 |
IKON 48 KAWASAKI Ariens · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | dealer quote | $3,899 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.2 ci (724 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 24 hp | 21.5 hp |
| Engine Make | — | Kawasaki® FR651V |
| 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) | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Deck Material | 10 gauge0.135 in.3.4 mm | 11-Gauge Fabricated Steel |
| Deck Gauge | 10 | 11 |
| Blade Tip Speed | — | 17887 ft/min (5452 m/min) |
| Discharge | Side discharge | — |
| Cut Positions | — | 13 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | — | Hydrostatic |
| Ground Speed | 8 mph | 7 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 22x9.5-10 | — |
| Reverse Speed | 4 mph | 3 mph |
| Drive System | V-belt | Hydro-Gear® EZT® Transaxles |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 768 lbs (348.4 kg) | 662 lbs (300.3 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.5 gal (17 L) | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
| Length | 76.9 in (1953 mm) | 74.5 in (1892 mm) |
| Height | 47.6 in (1209 mm) | — |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Frame Construction | Heavy-duty frame tubing | — |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 4 yr | 3 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
Z515EZTrak Mower: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — deere.com.
IKON 48 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — mower-depot.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.