Ariens APEX 52 KAWASAKI®
Zero-Turn mower · Model 991159 · Prosumer-duty · Gas
The Ariens APEX 52 KAWASAKI is a prosumer-grade gas zero-turn mower, built for large residential properties and acreage, with a 52-inch deck and a 726cc engine making 23 hp. It weighs 816 lb (370.1 kg).
At a glance
Engine
| Power Source | gas |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 23 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® FR691V |
Deck
| Cutting Width | 52 in (1321 mm) |
|---|---|
| Blades | 3 |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Blade Tip Speed | 18000 ft/min (5486.4 m/min) |
| Cut Positions | 15 |
Drive
| Transmission | Hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Ground Speed | 8 mph |
| Drive System | Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100® Transaxles |
| Reverse Speed | 4 mph |
Dimensions
| Weight | 816 lbs (370.1 kg) |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 5.1 gal (19.3 L) |
| Length | 79 in (2007 mm) |
General
| Warranty | 4 yr |
|---|
Productivity & acreage
APEX 52 KAWASAKI deck width, ground speed and computed acres-per-hour, from the specs we have. Duty class: Prosumer — A higher-capacity homeowner machine for larger properties and acreage.
Productivity computed from deck width and ground speed. Compare on the calculator ›
| Deck width | 52 in |
|---|---|
| Engine make | Kawasaki® FR691V |
| Engine displacement | 726 cc |
| Engine power | 23 hp |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic |
| Drive type | not specified by manufacturer |
| Ground speed | 8 mph |
| Cut-height range | 38 mm – 127 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 19.31 L |
| Weight | 370.13 kg |
| Warranty | 4 |
| Commercial warranty | not specified by manufacturer |
| Deck construction | not specified by manufacturer |
| Deck gauge | not specified by manufacturer |
| Spindle type | not specified by manufacturer |
| Frame construction | not specified by manufacturer |
| Anti-scalp rollers | not specified by manufacturer |
| Drive tire size | not specified by manufacturer |
| Seat type | not specified by manufacturer |
| Dealer network | not specified by manufacturer |
Similar models
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Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 7, 2026 — ariens.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.
Source: Ariens (manufacturer) · archived copy