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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.
- Wright ZXL 61 FX850E — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 61-inch deck; gas powered
- Kubota SZ26NC-61-2 — 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.
- ZXL 61 FX850E holds 15.5 gal (58.7 L) of fuel; SZ26NC-61-2 holds 6.5 gal (24.6 L) of fuel, a 9 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.
- ZXL 61 FX850E cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 6 in (152 mm); SZ26NC-61-2 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.
- ZXL 61 FX850E weighs 1,300 lbs (589.7 kg); SZ26NC-61-2 weighs 1,034 lbs (469.1 kg), a 266 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What ZXL 61 FX850E's weight means for a trailer ›
- ZXL 61 FX850E has a published top speed of 12.5 mph; SZ26NC-61-2 has a published top speed of 11 mph, a 1.5 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- ZXL 61 FX850E has a 52 ci (852 cc) engine; SZ26NC-61-2 has a 44.3 ci (726 cc) engine, a 7.7 ci difference. Displacement is the engine's size, not its output. A larger engine is not necessarily a more powerful one.
1 more difference, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- ZXL 61 FX850E has a 27 hp engine; SZ26NC-61-2 has a 26 hp engine, a 1 hp difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- ZXL 61 FX850E works out to 6.2 acres/hour; SZ26NC-61-2 works out to 5.4 acres/hour, a 0.7 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
- 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 ZXL 61 FX850E.
- 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 | ZXL 61 FX850E Wright · Commercial |
SZ26NC-61-2 Kubota · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| List price | dealer quote | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki FT730VEFI |
| Displacement | 52 ci (852 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 27 hp | 26 hp |
| Engine Model | FX850E | — |
| 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 | 6 in (152 mm) | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydro | Hydro-Gear ZT3600 |
| Ground Speed | 12.5 mph | 11 mph |
| Reverse Speed | 8 mph | — |
| Drive System | — | Belt |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 1300 lbs (589.7 kg) | 1034 lbs (469.1 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.5 gal (58.7 L) | 6.5 gal (24.6 L) |
| Length | 83 in (2108 mm) | — |
Where these models differ, explained
ZXL 61 FX850E: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — cuttingedgelawn.com.
SZ26NC-61-2: Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 7, 2026 — allmachines.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.