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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.
- Kubota SZ26NC-61-2 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 61-inch deck; gas powered
- Wright ZTS 61 FT730V — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 61-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- SZ26NC-61-2 weighs 1,034 lbs (469.1 kg); ZTS 61 FT730V weighs 1,210 lbs (548.9 kg), a 176 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What SZ26NC-61-2's weight means for a trailer ›
- SZ26NC-61-2 holds 6.5 gal (24.6 L) of fuel; ZTS 61 FT730V holds 7.5 gal (28.4 L) of fuel, a 1 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.
- SZ26NC-61-2 cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 4.5 in (114 mm); ZTS 61 FT730V cuts from 1.5 in (38 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.
- SZ26NC-61-2 has a 26 hp engine; ZTS 61 FT730V has a 24 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.
- SZ26NC-61-2 has a published top speed of 11 mph; ZTS 61 FT730V has a published top speed of 10 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.
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- SZ26NC-61-2 works out to 5.4 acres/hour; ZTS 61 FT730V works out to 4.9 acres/hour, a 0.5 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 SZ26NC-61-2.
- Deck Material: not published for SZ26NC-61-2.
- Deck Construction: not published for SZ26NC-61-2.
- Drive System: not published for ZTS 61 FT730V.
- Start Type: not published for SZ26NC-61-2.
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 | SZ26NC-61-2 Kubota · Commercial |
ZTS 61 FT730V Wright · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| List price | dealer quote | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki FT730VEFI | Kawasaki |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 26 hp | 24 hp |
| Engine Model | — | FT730V |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Start Type | — | Electric |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 61 in (1549 mm) | 61 in (1549 mm) |
| Blades | — | 3 |
| Deck Material | — | 7 Gauge |
| Deck Construction | — | Floating-side discharge |
| Deck Gauge | — | 7 |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4.5 in (114 mm) | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear ZT3600 | Hydro |
| Ground Speed | 11 mph | 10 mph |
| Reverse Speed | — | 4.5 mph |
| Drive System | Belt | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 1034 lbs (469.1 kg) | 1210 lbs (548.9 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 6.5 gal (24.6 L) | 7.5 gal (28.4 L) |
| Length | — | 83 in (2108 mm) |
Where these models differ, explained
SZ26NC-61-2: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 7, 2026 — allmachines.com.
ZTS 61 FT730V: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — wrightmfg.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.