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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
- Cub Cadet ZTX4 48 — 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 has a 9 gauge 0.150 in. 3.8 mm deck; ZTX4 48 has a 10-guage steel deck.
- Z740RZTrak Zero Turn Mower has V-belt drive; ZTX4 48 has Hydrostatic drive.
- Z740RZTrak Zero Turn Mower holds 8 gal (30.2 L) of fuel; ZTX4 48 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.
- Z740RZTrak Zero Turn Mower has a published top speed of 10 mph; ZTX4 48 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 cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 5 in (127 mm); ZTX4 48 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.
1 more difference, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- Z740RZTrak Zero Turn Mower has a 23.5 hp engine; ZTX4 48 has a 24 hp engine, a 0.5 hp difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Z740RZTrak Zero Turn Mower works out to 3.9 acres/hour; ZTX4 48 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
- Weight: not published for ZTX4 48.
- 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 Construction: not published for Z740RZTrak Zero Turn Mower.
- Start Type: not published for Z740RZTrak Zero Turn Mower.
- 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 |
ZTX4 48 Cub Cadet · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | dealer quote | $6,899 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 44.2 ci (725 cc) |
| Engine Power | 23.5 hp | 24 hp |
| Engine Make | — | Kohler® |
| Engine Model | — | Pro 7000 series |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Start Type | — | Ignition Key |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) | 48 in (1219 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-guage steel |
| Deck Construction | — | Reinforced Fabricated |
| Deck Gauge | 9 | — |
| Cut Positions | — | 17 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | — | Hydro-Gear ZT 3100 |
| Ground Speed | 10 mph | 8 mph |
| Reverse Speed | 4.5 mph | 3.5 mph |
| Drive System | V-belt | Hydrostatic |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 1015 lbs (460.4 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
Z740RZTrak Zero Turn Mower: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — deere.com.
ZTX4 48: 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.