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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 Z242KW-48 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
- Husqvarna MZ 48 Special Edition — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Z242KW-48 has a Hydro-Gear ZT-3100 transmission; MZ 48 Special Edition has a Hydrostatic transmission. The transmission grade tracks duty rating and speed. Grade names are each maker's own and are not comparable across brands.
- Z242KW-48 has a 10Ga deck; MZ 48 Special Edition has a Steel deck.
- Z242KW-48 weighs 844 lbs (382.8 kg); MZ 48 Special Edition weighs 740 lbs (335.7 kg), a 104 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What Z242KW-48's weight means for a trailer ›
- Z242KW-48 holds 4.3 gal (16.3 L) of fuel; MZ 48 Special Edition holds 5 gal (18.9 L) of fuel, a 0.7 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.
- Z242KW-48 has a 21.5 hp engine; MZ 48 Special Edition has a 23 hp engine, a 1.5 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.
1 more difference, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- Z242KW-48 has a published top speed of 8 mph; MZ 48 Special Edition has a published top speed of 8.5 mph, a 0.5 mph difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Z242KW-48 works out to 3.1 acres/hour; MZ 48 Special Edition works out to 3.3 acres/hour, a 0.2 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 Z242KW-48.
- Fuel Type: not published for MZ 48 Special Edition.
- Drive System: not published for MZ 48 Special Edition.
- Discharge: not published for Z242KW-48.
- Cut height range: not published for Z242KW-48.
- Price: Z242KW-48 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 | Z242KW-48 Kubota · Zero-Turn |
MZ 48 Special Edition Husqvarna · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | dealer quote | $5,999 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 44.2 ci (724.3 cc) |
| Engine Power | 21.5 hp | 23 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki FR651V | Kawasaki |
| Engine Model | — | FR Series |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | — |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) | 48 in (1219 mm) |
| Blades | — | 3 |
| Min Cut Height | — | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | — | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Deck Material | 10Ga | Steel |
| Deck Gauge | 10 | — |
| Anti-Scalp Rollers | — | Yes |
| Discharge | — | Collect/Mulch/Side discharge |
| Cut Positions | — | 13 |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear ZT-3100 | Hydrostatic |
| Ground Speed | 8 mph | 8.5 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 22 x 10 - 14 | — |
| Drive System | Belt | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 844 lbs (382.8 kg) | 740 lbs (335.7 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.3 gal (16.3 L) | 5 gal (18.9 L) |
| Length | — | 75.5 in (1918 mm) |
| Height | — | 42 in (1067 mm) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | — | Full suspension, arm rests |
Where these models differ, explained
Z242KW-48: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — kubotausa.com.
MZ 48 Special Edition: 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.