Compare Mowers
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 Z735MZTrak Zero Turn Mower — 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 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Z735MZTrak Zero Turn Mower holds 8 gal (30.2 L) of fuel; APEX 48 KAWASAKI holds 5.1 gal (19.3 L) of fuel, a 2.9 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.
- Z735MZTrak Zero Turn Mower has V-belt drive; APEX 48 KAWASAKI has Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® Transaxles drive.
- Z735MZTrak Zero Turn Mower weighs 950 lbs (430.9 kg); APEX 48 KAWASAKI weighs 778 lbs (352.9 kg), a 172 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What Z735MZTrak Zero Turn Mower's weight means for a trailer ›
- Z735MZTrak Zero Turn Mower has a published top speed of 9.5 mph; APEX 48 KAWASAKI has a published top speed of 8 mph, a 1.5 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- Z735MZTrak Zero Turn Mower has a 25 hp engine; APEX 48 KAWASAKI has a 23 hp engine, a 2 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
- Z735MZTrak Zero Turn Mower has a 49.4 ci (810 cc) engine; APEX 48 KAWASAKI has a 44.3 ci (726 cc) engine, a 5.1 ci difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Z735MZTrak Zero Turn Mower works out to 3.7 acres/hour; APEX 48 KAWASAKI works out to 3.1 acres/hour, a 0.6 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 Z735MZTrak Zero Turn Mower.
- Engine Make: not published for Z735MZTrak Zero Turn Mower.
- Transmission: not published for Z735MZTrak Zero Turn Mower.
- Deck Material: not published for APEX 48 KAWASAKI.
- Price: Z735MZTrak 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 | Z735MZTrak Zero Turn Mower John Deere · Zero-Turn |
APEX 48 KAWASAKI Ariens · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | dealer quote | $5,899 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 49.4 ci (810 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 25 hp | 23 hp |
| Engine Make | — | Kawasaki® FR691V |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) | 48 in (1219 mm) |
| Blades | — | 3 |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 5 in (127 mm) | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Deck Material | 9 gauge 0.150 in. 3.8 mm | — |
| Deck Gauge | 9 | — |
| Blade Tip Speed | — | 18576 ft/min (5662 m/min) |
| Cut Positions | — | 15 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | — | Hydrostatic |
| Ground Speed | 9.5 mph | 8 mph |
| Reverse Speed | 4 mph | 4 mph |
| Drive System | V-belt | Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® Transaxles |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 950 lbs (430.9 kg) | 778 lbs (352.9 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 8 gal (30.2 L) | 5.1 gal (19.3 L) |
| Length | — | 79 in (2007 mm) |
| Width | — | 50.8 in (1290 mm) |
| Height | — | 47 in (1194 mm) |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 4 yr | 4 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
Z735MZTrak Zero Turn 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.