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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.
- John Deere Z730MZTrak Zero Turn Mower — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 54-inch deck; gas powered
- Cub Cadet ZTXS5 54 — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 54-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Z730MZTrak Zero Turn Mower has a 9 gauge 0.150 in. 3.8 mm deck; ZTXS5 54 has a 10-gauge steel with 2-gauge reinforcement deck.
- Z730MZTrak Zero Turn Mower has V-belt drive; ZTXS5 54 has Hydrostatic drive.
- Z730MZTrak Zero Turn Mower holds 8 gal (30.2 L) of fuel; ZTXS5 54 holds 5.5 gal (20.8 L) of fuel, a 2.5 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.
- Z730MZTrak Zero Turn Mower has a published top speed of 9.5 mph; ZTXS5 54 has a published top speed of 8.5 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.
- Z730MZTrak Zero Turn Mower cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 5 in (127 mm); ZTXS5 54 cuts from 1 in (25 mm) to 4.8 in (121 mm). The cut-height range is the shortest and tallest cut the deck offers. Most lawns are kept well inside it.
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Z730MZTrak Zero Turn Mower works out to 4.1 acres/hour; ZTXS5 54 works out to 3.7 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
- Weight: not published for ZTXS5 54.
- Blades: not published for Z730MZTrak Zero Turn Mower.
- Engine Make: not published for Z730MZTrak Zero Turn Mower.
- Transmission: not published for Z730MZTrak Zero Turn Mower.
- Deck Construction: not published for Z730MZTrak Zero Turn Mower.
- Start Type: not published for Z730MZTrak Zero Turn Mower.
- Price: Z730MZTrak Zero Turn 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 | Z730MZTrak Zero Turn Mower John Deere · Zero-Turn |
ZTXS5 54 Cub Cadet · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | dealer quote | $9,499 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 24 hp | 24 hp |
| Engine Make | — | Kawasaki® |
| Engine Model | — | FS Series |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Start Type | — | Ignition Key |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 54 in (1372 mm) | 54 in (1372 mm) |
| Blades | — | 3 |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 5 in (127 mm) | 4.8 in (121 mm) |
| Deck Material | 9 gauge 0.150 in. 3.8 mm | 10-gauge steel with 2-gauge reinforcement |
| Deck Construction | — | Reinforced Fabricated |
| Deck Gauge | 9 | 10 |
| Cut Positions | — | 17 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | — | Hydro-Gear ZT 3200 |
| Ground Speed | 9.5 mph | 8.5 mph |
| Reverse Speed | 4 mph | 3.5 mph |
| Drive System | V-belt | Hydrostatic |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 965 lbs (437.7 kg) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 8 gal (30.2 L) | 5.5 gal (20.8 L) |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 4 yr | 4 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
Z730MZTrak Zero Turn Mower: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — deere.com.
ZTXS5 54: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — cubcadet.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.