Ariens IKON 48 KAWASAKI®
Zero-Turn mower · Model 918003 · Prosumer-duty · Gas
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
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 |
| Drive type | not specified by manufacturer |
| Ground speed | 7 mph |
| Cut-height range | 38 mm – 114 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 13.25 L |
| Weight | 300.28 kg |
| Warranty | 3 |
| Commercial warranty | not specified by manufacturer |
| Deck construction | 11-Gauge Fabricated Steel |
| Deck gauge | 11 ga |
| 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
Other zero-turn mowers with comparable specs — including other brands — that buyers cross-shop with the IKON 48 KAWASAKI.
Specs verified against the retailer listing on Jun 6, 2026 — mower-depot.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