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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.
- Scag Freedom Z — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
- Gravely ZT XL 48 KAWASAKI — 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.
- Freedom Z uses a Kohler® 7000 Series engine; ZT XL 48 KAWASAKI uses a Kawasaki® engine. The engine maker builds the engine; the mower maker chooses the model, rating and fit, so the badge alone does not settle output or longevity.
- Freedom Z holds 6.5 gal (24.6 L) of fuel; ZT XL 48 KAWASAKI holds 3.5 gal (13.2 L) of fuel, a 3 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.
- Freedom Z has Hydro-Gear ZT2800 Transaxle drive; ZT XL 48 KAWASAKI has Hydro-Gear® ZT-2800® Transaxles drive.
- Freedom Z lists at $6,899 to $7,799; ZT XL 48 KAWASAKI lists at $5,599, a $1,300 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- Freedom Z has a published top speed of 8 mph; ZT XL 48 KAWASAKI has a published top speed of 7 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.
2 more differences, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- Freedom Z weighs 745 lbs (337.9 kg); ZT XL 48 KAWASAKI weighs 689 lbs (312.5 kg), a 56 lbs difference.
- Freedom Z has a 24 hp engine; ZT XL 48 KAWASAKI has a 23 hp engine, a 1 hp difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Freedom Z works out to 3.1 acres/hour; ZT XL 48 KAWASAKI works out to 2.7 acres/hour, a 0.4 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
- Displacement: not published for Freedom Z.
- Fuel Type: not published for Freedom Z.
- Deck Material: not published for Freedom Z.
- Discharge: not published for Freedom Z.
- Cut height range: not published for ZT XL 48 KAWASAKI.
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.
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| Spec | Freedom Z Scag · Zero-Turn |
ZT XL 48 KAWASAKI Gravely · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $6,899–$7,799 | $5,599 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | — | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 24 hp | 23 hp |
| Engine Make | Kohler® 7000 Series | Kawasaki® |
| Engine Model | — | FR691V |
| Fuel Type | — | Gas |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) | 48 in (1219 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | — |
| Max Cut Height | 4.5 in (114 mm) | — |
| Deck Material | — | 11 ga |
| Deck Construction | Dual-plate cutter deck constructed of 2 steel plates. Reinforcement plate at cutter deck spindles. | Fabricated X-Factor® |
| Deck Gauge | — | 11 |
| Discharge | — | Side |
| Drive | ||
| Ground Speed | 8 mph | 7 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 20″ x 10″-10″ | — |
| Reverse Speed | 5 mph | 3 mph |
| Drive System | Hydro-Gear ZT2800 Transaxle | Hydro-Gear® ZT-2800® Transaxles |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 745 lbs (337.9 kg) | 689 lbs (312.5 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 6.5 gal (24.6 L) | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | Padded with arm rests, adjustment forward and back (tools required) | — |
Where these models differ, explained
Freedom Z: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — scag.com.
ZT XL 48 KAWASAKI: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — tkpowerequipment.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.