Altoz XE 540
Commercial mower · Commercial-duty · Gas
Altoz doesn’t publish a list price for this model — it’s dealer quote only. The Altoz product page is the place to start.
- Weighs 930 lb
- On a 6×12 trailer 1,830 lb towed, single-axle 3,500 lb
- Mows an acre in 22 min (15 at top speed) How long for your yard? ›
- How these are worked out ›
The Altoz XE 540 is a commercial-grade gas commercial mower, built for daily commercial mowing, with a 54-inch deck and a 726cc engine making 24 hp. It weighs 930 lb (421.8 kg).
At a glance
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Engine
| Power Source | gas |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Kawasaki |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 24 hp |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Engine Model | FS |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Deck
| Cutting Width | 54 in (1372 mm) |
|---|---|
| Blades | 3 |
| Deck Material | Fabricated Steel |
| Anti-Scalp Rollers | Yes |
| Blade Tip Speed | 18501 ft/min (5639 m/min) |
| Max Cut Height | 4.3 in (108 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
Drive
| Transmission | Hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Ground Speed | 9 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 22" |
Dimensions
| Weight | 930 lbs (421.8 kg) |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 10 gal (37.9 L) |
| Length | 84.5 in (2146 mm) |
General
| Warranty | 3 yr |
|---|
Professional use
How the XE 540 fits commercial and high-acreage work, from the specs we have. Duty class: Commercial.
Productivity computed from deck width and ground speed. Compare on the calculator ›
| Deck width | 54 in |
|---|---|
| Engine make | Kawasaki |
| Engine displacement | 726 cc |
| Engine power | 24 hp |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic |
| Ground speed | 9 mph |
| Cut-height range | 38 mm – 108 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 37.9 L |
| Weight | 421.8 kg |
| Warranty | 3 |
| Deck construction | Fabricated Steel |
| Anti-scalp rollers | Yes |
| Drive tire size | 22" |
Altoz doesn’t publish 6 of these for the XE 540: drive type, commercial warranty, deck gauge, spindle type, frame construction, seat type.
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Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — altoz.com.
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What the parts on this spec sheet mean
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What the specs work out to
Figures MowerFacts computes from Altoz’s own numbers — not published by the manufacturer.
Mowing time
- ¼ acre5 min 4 min
- ½ acre11 min 8 min
- 1 acre22 min 15 min
- 2 acres44 min 31 min
- 5 acres1 h 49 min 1 h 16 min
- 10 acres3 h 38 min 2 h 33 min
About 22 min per acre at 2.75 acres/hour, mowing at 6.3 mph. The second figure is at the published 9.0 mph top speed (3.93 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows. About 27.5 acres per tank.
Weight & hauling
- Machine weight930 lb
- + 6×12 trailer900 lb
- Towed weight1,830 lb
- single-axle 3,500 lbCarries it, 1,670 lb spare
- tandem-axle 7,000 lbCarries it, 5,170 lb spare
Needs a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer and a vehicle rated to tow at least 1,830 lb.
Gate & trailer fit
- 32 in gateToo wide
- 36 in gateToo wide
- 48 in gateToo wide
Needs at least 61 in of clearance (estimated).
Power & run time
- Power per deck inch0.444 hp/in
- Run time per tank~10.0 h
Mowing times assume 2.75 acres/hour: deck width x 6.3 mph at 80% efficiency, which allows for overlap, turns and trimming. 6.3 mph is 70% of the 9.0 mph top speed Altoz publishes - almost nobody mows flat out. The "at top speed" figure is the same sum at 9.0 mph, shown so you can see it.
Fit uses the deck width plus 6 in for the discharge chute, because Altoz doesn't publish an overall width — measure before buying if a gate is tight.
Towed weight adds a 900 lb allowance for a 6x12 open utility trailer to Altoz's published machine weight. Your trailer's own weight is on its VIN plate. Tongue weight, axle placement and your vehicle's tow rating are still yours to check — this is the load, not a loading plan.
Run time assumes a typical 1 gal/hour burn at working load; real consumption varies with engine, load and cut.
Altoz XE 540 questions
What size deck is on the Altoz XE 540?
The Altoz XE 540 has a 54-inch (1372 mm) cutting deck with 3 blades and fabricated steel construction.
What engine is in the Altoz XE 540?
The Altoz XE 540 is powered by a Kawasaki FS, 726 cc, 24 hp. Horsepower is the manufacturer's own rating.
How much does the Altoz XE 540 weigh?
The Altoz XE 540 weighs 930 lb (421.8 kg) as specified by Altoz.
What size trailer do I need for the Altoz XE 540?
At 930 lb, the Altoz XE 540 on a typical 6x12 open utility trailer (about 900 lb empty) is roughly 1,830 lb of towed weight. That is within a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer, and your tow vehicle needs to be rated for at least 1,830 lb. Tongue weight, axle placement and your own trailer's empty weight still have to be checked — this is the arithmetic, not a loading plan.
How fast is the Altoz XE 540?
Top ground speed is 9 mph. With its 54-inch deck that works out to about 3.93 acres per hour at 80% efficiency — allowing for overlap, turns and trimming.
How long does the Altoz XE 540 take to mow an acre?
About 15 min per acre, from its 54-inch deck at 9 mph and 80% efficiency — roughly 3.93 acres an hour, so five acres is about 1 h 16 min. Rough or obstacle-heavy ground takes longer; this is deck width times ground speed, not a timed test.
How big is the fuel tank on the Altoz XE 540?
The Altoz XE 540 holds 10 gal (37.9 L) of fuel.
How much does the Altoz XE 540 cost?
Altoz doesn't publish a list price for the Altoz XE 540 — it's sold on a dealer quote. MowerFacts records prices only where the manufacturer publishes them.
What is the Altoz XE 540 built for?
Commercial-duty commercial mower. Built for daily, paid commercial use.
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