Ariens IKON 48 KAWASAKI®
Zero-Turn mower · Model 918003 · Prosumer-duty · Gas
$3,899 Ariens list price
Manufacturer list price only — it excludes tax, freight, dealer setup and any local discount, and dealers set the final price.
- Weighs 662 lb
- On a 6×12 trailer 1,562 lb towed, single-axle 3,500 lb
- Mows an acre in 32 min (22 at top speed) How long for your yard? ›
- How these are worked out ›
The Ariens IKON 48 KAWASAKI is a prosumer-grade gas zero-turn mower, built for large residential properties and acreage, with a 48-inch deck and a 726cc engine making 21.5 hp. It weighs 662 lb (300.3 kg).
At a glance
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Engine
| Power Source | gas |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 21.5 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® FR651V |
Deck
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) |
|---|---|
| Blades | 3 |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Deck Material | 11-Gauge Fabricated Steel |
| Deck Gauge | 11 |
| Blade Tip Speed | 17887 ft/min (5452 m/min) |
| Cut Positions | 13 |
Drive
| Transmission | Hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Ground Speed | 7 mph |
| Drive System | Hydro-Gear® EZT® Transaxles |
| Reverse Speed | 3 mph |
Dimensions
| Weight | 662 lbs (300.3 kg) |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
| Length | 74.5 in (1892 mm) |
General
| Warranty | 3 yr |
|---|
Productivity & acreage
IKON 48 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 | 48 in |
|---|---|
| Engine make | Kawasaki® FR651V |
| Engine displacement | 726 cc |
| Engine power | 21.5 hp |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic |
| Ground speed | 7 mph |
| Cut-height range | 38 mm – 114 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 13.2 L |
| Weight | 300.3 kg |
| Warranty | 3 |
| Deck construction | 11-Gauge Fabricated Steel |
| Deck gauge | 11 ga |
Ariens doesn’t publish 7 of these for the IKON 48 KAWASAKI: drive type, commercial warranty, spindle type, frame construction, anti-scalp rollers, drive tire size, seat type.
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Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — mower-depot.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 Ariens’s own numbers — not published by the manufacturer.
Mowing time
- ¼ acre8 min 6 min
- ½ acre16 min 11 min
- 1 acre32 min 22 min
- 2 acres1 h 3 min 44 min
- 5 acres2 h 38 min 1 h 50 min
About 32 min per acre at 1.9 acres/hour, mowing at 4.9 mph. The second figure is at the published 7.0 mph top speed (2.72 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows. About 6.6 acres per tank.
Weight & hauling
- Machine weight662 lb
- + 6×12 trailer900 lb
- Towed weight1,562 lb
- single-axle 3,500 lbCarries it, 1,938 lb spare
- tandem-axle 7,000 lbCarries it, 5,438 lb spare
Needs a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer and a vehicle rated to tow at least 1,562 lb.
Gate & trailer fit
- 32 in gateToo wide
- 36 in gateToo wide
- 48 in gateToo wide
Needs at least 54 in of clearance (estimated).
Power & run time
- Power per deck inch0.448 hp/in
- Run time per tank~3.5 h
Mowing times assume 1.9 acres/hour: deck width x 4.9 mph at 80% efficiency, which allows for overlap, turns and trimming. 4.9 mph is 70% of the 7.0 mph top speed Ariens publishes - almost nobody mows flat out. The "at top speed" figure is the same sum at 7.0 mph, shown so you can see it.
Fit uses the deck width plus 6 in for the discharge chute, because Ariens 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 Ariens'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.
Ariens IKON 48 KAWASAKI questions
What size deck is on the Ariens IKON 48 KAWASAKI?
The Ariens IKON 48 KAWASAKI has a 48-inch (1219 mm) cutting deck with 3 blades and 11-gauge fabricated steel construction.
What engine is in the Ariens IKON 48 KAWASAKI?
The Ariens IKON 48 KAWASAKI is powered by a Kawasaki® FR651V, 726 cc, 21.5 hp. Horsepower is the manufacturer's own rating.
How much does the Ariens IKON 48 KAWASAKI weigh?
The Ariens IKON 48 KAWASAKI weighs 662 lb (300.3 kg) as specified by Ariens.
What size trailer do I need for the Ariens IKON 48 KAWASAKI?
At 662 lb, the Ariens IKON 48 KAWASAKI on a typical 6x12 open utility trailer (about 900 lb empty) is roughly 1,562 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 1,562 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 Ariens IKON 48 KAWASAKI?
Top ground speed is 7 mph. With its 48-inch deck that works out to about 2.72 acres per hour at 80% efficiency — allowing for overlap, turns and trimming.
How long does the Ariens IKON 48 KAWASAKI take to mow an acre?
About 22 min per acre, from its 48-inch deck at 7 mph and 80% efficiency — roughly 2.72 acres an hour, so five acres is about 1 h 50 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 Ariens IKON 48 KAWASAKI?
The Ariens IKON 48 KAWASAKI holds 3.5 gal (13.2 L) of fuel.
How much does the Ariens IKON 48 KAWASAKI cost?
Ariens's published list price is $3,899, checked 22 October 2026. That excludes tax, freight, dealer setup and any local discount — dealers set the final price.
What is the Ariens IKON 48 KAWASAKI built for?
Prosumer-duty zero-turn mower. A higher-capacity homeowner machine for larger properties and acreage.
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