Compare Mowers
Discontinued model in this comparison: John Deere Z740RZTrak Zero Turn 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 Z740RZTrak Zero Turn 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 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Z740RZTrak 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.
- Z740RZTrak Zero Turn Mower has V-belt drive; APEX 48 KAWASAKI has Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® Transaxles drive.
- Z740RZTrak Zero Turn Mower weighs 1,015 lbs (460.4 kg); APEX 48 KAWASAKI weighs 778 lbs (352.9 kg), a 237 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What Z740RZTrak Zero Turn Mower's weight means for a trailer ›
- Z740RZTrak Zero Turn Mower has a published top speed of 10 mph; APEX 48 KAWASAKI has a published top speed of 8 mph, a 2 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- Z740RZTrak Zero Turn Mower has a 23.5 hp engine; APEX 48 KAWASAKI has a 23 hp engine, a 0.5 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.
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Z740RZTrak Zero Turn Mower works out to 3.9 acres/hour; APEX 48 KAWASAKI works out to 3.1 acres/hour, a 0.8 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 Z740RZTrak Zero Turn Mower.
- Engine Make: not published for Z740RZTrak Zero Turn Mower.
- Transmission: not published for Z740RZTrak Zero Turn Mower.
- Deck Material: not published for APEX 48 KAWASAKI.
- Price: Z740RZTrak 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 | Z740RZTrak Zero Turn Mower
Discontinued John Deere · Zero-Turn |
APEX 48 KAWASAKI Ariens · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | dealer quote | $5,899 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 23.5 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 | 10 mph | 8 mph |
| Reverse Speed | 4.5 mph | 4 mph |
| Drive System | V-belt | Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® Transaxles |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 1015 lbs (460.4 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
Z740RZTrak 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.