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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 Z970RZero-Turn Mower — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 60-inch deck; gas powered
- Husqvarna Z560LS — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 60-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 3 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Z970RZero-Turn Mower has a 35 hp engine; Z560LS has a 38.5 hp engine, a 3.5 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.
- Z970RZero-Turn Mower cuts from 1 in (25 mm) to 5.5 in (140 mm); Z560LS cuts from 1 in (25 mm) to 5 in (127 mm). The cut-height range is the shortest and tallest cut the deck offers. Most lawns are kept well inside it.
- Z970RZero-Turn Mower holds 11.5 gal (43.5 L) of fuel; Z560LS holds 12 gal (45.4 L) of fuel, a 0.5 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.
what isn’t comparable
Not comparable
- Blades: not published for Z970RZero-Turn Mower.
- Engine Make: not published for Z970RZero-Turn Mower.
- Fuel Type: not published for Z560LS.
- Deck Material: not published for Z970RZero-Turn Mower.
- Deck Construction: not published for Z560LS.
- Discharge: not published for Z970RZero-Turn Mower.
- Price: Z970RZero-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 | Z970RZero-Turn Mower John Deere · Commercial |
Z560LS Husqvarna · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| List price | dealer quote | $15,899 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Engine Make | — | Kawasaki |
| Displacement | 61 ci (999 cc) | 61 ci (999.6 cc) |
| Engine Power | 35 hp | 38.5 hp |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Engine Model | FX1000V | FX Series V-Twin |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 60 in (1524 mm) | 60 in (1524 mm) |
| Blades | — | 3 |
| Deck Material | — | Steel |
| Deck Construction | 7-Iron™ PRO: 7-gauge, 0.179-in. (4.6-mm) one-piece forged steel FastBack™ PRO: 7-gauge, 0.179-in. (4.6-mm) fabricated steel | — |
| Anti-Scalp Rollers | — | Yes |
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Discharge | — | Collect/Mulch/Side discharge |
| Cut Positions | — | 16 |
| Max Cut Height | 5.5 in (140 mm) | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Ground Speed | 12 mph | 12 mph |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 1326 lbs (601.5 kg) | 1325 lbs (601 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.5 gal (43.5 L) | 12 gal (45.4 L) |
| Length | — | 81 in (2057 mm) |
| Height | — | 21 in (533 mm) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | — | Premium, suspension |
Where these models differ, explained
Z970RZero-Turn Mower: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — deere.com.
Z560LS: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — husqvarna.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.