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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.
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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.
- Walker Walker Model T27i — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 52-inch deck; gas powered
- Kubota SZ26NC-52-2 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 52-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Walker Model T27i uses a Rehlko engine; SZ26NC-52-2 uses a Kawasaki FT730VEFI 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.
- Walker Model T27i has a published top speed of 7 mph; SZ26NC-52-2 has a published top speed of 11 mph, a 4 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- Walker Model T27i holds 4.7 gal (17.8 L) of fuel; SZ26NC-52-2 holds 6.5 gal (24.6 L) of fuel, a 1.8 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.
- Walker Model T27i weighs 815 lbs (369.7 kg); SZ26NC-52-2 weighs 997 lbs (452.2 kg), a 182 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What Walker Model T27i's weight means for a trailer ›
- Walker Model T27i cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 4 in (102 mm); SZ26NC-52-2 cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 4.5 in (114 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
- Walker Model T27i has a 45.6 ci (747 cc) engine; SZ26NC-52-2 has a 44.3 ci (726 cc) engine, a 1.3 ci difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Walker Model T27i works out to 2.9 acres/hour; SZ26NC-52-2 works out to 4.6 acres/hour, a 1.7 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
- Drive System: not published for Walker Model T27i.
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 | Walker Model T27i Walker · Commercial |
SZ26NC-52-2 Kubota · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| List price | dealer quote | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Engine Make | Rehlko | Kawasaki FT730VEFI |
| Displacement | 45.6 ci (747 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 26.5 hp | 26 hp |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline (unleaded - min. 87 octane) | Gasoline |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 52 in (1321 mm) | 52 in (1321 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4 in (102 mm) | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Dual Hydrostatic, Eaton Model 7, Each Wheel Independently Driven | Hydro-Gear ZT-3600 |
| Ground Speed | 7 mph | 11 mph |
| Drive System | — | Belt |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 815 lbs (369.7 kg) | 997 lbs (452.2 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.7 gal (17.8 L) | 6.5 gal (24.6 L) |
Walker Model T27i: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — walker.com.
SZ26NC-52-2: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — kubotausa.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.