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Exmark Lazer Z Diesel (LZS 96" 88C)

Commercial mower · Model LZS88CDYM96RW0 · Commercial-duty · Diesel

$57,199 Exmark list price

Checked 22 Oct 2026 on the Exmark product page. Tracking since 17 Sep 2026; no change recorded yet.

Manufacturer list price only — it excludes tax, freight, dealer setup and any local discount, and dealers set the final price.

The Exmark Lazer Z Diesel (LZS 96 in 88C) is a commercial-grade commercial mower, built for daily commercial mowing, with a 96-inch deck and a 1642cc engine making 37 hp. It weighs 2650 lb (1202 kg).

At a glance

Power Source
diesel
Cutting Width
96 in (2438 mm)
Engine Make
Yanmar 3TNV88C
Displacement
100.2 ci (1642 cc)
Engine Power
37 hp
Ground Speed
12.5 mph
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Few close matches: the list also allows a wider deck range, other duty classes and discontinued models, each labelled.

  • Deck 100 in (2540 mm) · Diesel, 43.4 hp, 1568 cc
    Engine power 43.4 hp (this model: 37 hp)Weight 2925 lbs (1326.8 kg) (this model: 2650 lbs (1202 kg))
    Why: Same class: commercial · 100 in deck, within 16 in of this model's 96 in · Diesel engine, like this model · Commercial-duty, like this model · 43.4 hp (this model: 37 hp) · By John Deere, a different maker
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  • Deck 96 in (2438 mm) · Kohler ECV980, 38 hp, 999 cc
    Displacement 61 ci (999 cc) (this model: 100.2 ci (1642 cc))List price $42,499 (this model: $57,199)
    Why: Same class: commercial · Same 96 in deck · Gas engine (this model is diesel) · Commercial-duty, like this model · 38 hp (this model: 37 hp) · Also by Exmark
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  • Deck 104 in (2642 mm) · Vanguard Big Block EFI Oil Guard, Kawasaki FX1000 EFI, 40 hp, 993 cc
    Displacement 60.6 ci (993 cc) (this model: 100.2 ci (1642 cc))Fuel capacity 15 gal (56.8 L) (this model: 12 gal (45.4 L))
    Why: Same class: commercial · 104 in deck, within 16 in of this model's 96 in · Gas engine (this model is diesel) · Commercial-duty, like this model · 40 hp (this model: 37 hp) · By Hustler Turf, a different maker
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Chosen by stated rules, not opinion: same class, a deck within 8 in of this one, the same kind of power and a compatible duty class, then the closest power, weight and price, with other makers preferred. Figures are the manufacturers’ published ones; nothing is estimated.

Engine

Exmark Lazer Z Diesel (LZS 96 in 88C) engine specifications
Power Sourcediesel
Engine MakeYanmar 3TNV88C
Displacement100.2 ci (1642 cc)
Engine Power37 hp

Deck

Exmark Lazer Z Diesel (LZS 96 in 88C) deck specifications
Cutting Width96 in (2438 mm)
Max Cut Height5.5 in (140 mm)
Min Cut Height1 in (25 mm)

Drive

Exmark Lazer Z Diesel (LZS 96 in 88C) drive specifications
Ground Speed12.5 mph

Dimensions

Exmark Lazer Z Diesel (LZS 96 in 88C) dimensions specifications
Weight2650 lbs (1202 kg)
Fuel Capacity12 gal (45.4 L)

Professional use

How the Lazer Z Diesel (LZS 96 in 88C) fits commercial and high-acreage work, from the specs we have. Duty class: Commercial.

Acres/hr (80%)
6.79
Acres/hr (100%)
12.12
Deck width
96 in
Ground speed
12.5 mph

Productivity computed from deck width and ground speed. Compare on the calculator ›

Exmark Lazer Z Diesel (LZS 96 in 88C) professional and productivity specifications
Deck width96 in
Engine makeYanmar 3TNV88C
Engine displacement1642 cc
Engine power37 hp
Ground speed12.5 mph
Cut-height range25 mm – 140 mm
Fuel capacity45.4 L
Weight1202 kg

Exmark doesn’t publish 11 of these for the Lazer Z Diesel (LZS 96 in 88C): transmission, drive type, warranty, commercial warranty, deck construction, deck gauge, 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 — russopower.com.

Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.

What the specs work out to

Figures MowerFacts computes from Exmark’s own numbers — not published by the manufacturer.

Mowing time

  • ¼ acre2 min 2 min
  • ½ acre4 min 3 min
  • 1 acre9 min 6 min
  • 2 acres18 min 12 min
  • 5 acres44 min 31 min
  • 10 acres1 h 28 min 1 h 2 min

About 9 min per acre at 6.79 acres/hour, mowing at 8.8 mph. The second figure is at the published 12.5 mph top speed (9.7 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows. About 81.5 acres per tank.

Weight & hauling

  • Machine weight2,650 lb
  • + 6×12 trailer900 lb
  • Towed weight3,550 lb
  • single-axle 3,500 lbOver by 50 lb
  • tandem-axle 7,000 lbCarries it, 3,450 lb spare

Needs a tandem-axle 7,000 lb trailer and a vehicle rated to tow at least 3,550 lb.

Gate & trailer fit

  • 32 in gateToo wide
  • 36 in gateToo wide
  • 48 in gateToo wide

Needs at least 102 in of clearance (estimated).

Power & run time

  • Power per deck inch0.385 hp/in
  • Run time per tank~12.0 h

Mowing times assume 6.79 acres/hour: deck width x 8.8 mph at 80% efficiency, which allows for overlap, turns and trimming. 8.8 mph is 70% of the 12.5 mph top speed Exmark publishes - almost nobody mows flat out. The "at top speed" figure is the same sum at 12.5 mph, shown so you can see it.

Fit uses the deck width plus 6 in for the discharge chute, because Exmark 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 Exmark'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.

Exmark Lazer Z Diesel (LZS 96 in 88C) questions

What size deck is on the Exmark Lazer Z Diesel (LZS 96 in 88C)?

The Exmark Lazer Z Diesel (LZS 96 in 88C) has a 96-inch (2438 mm) cutting deck.

What engine is in the Exmark Lazer Z Diesel (LZS 96 in 88C)?

The Exmark Lazer Z Diesel (LZS 96 in 88C) is powered by a Yanmar 3TNV88C, 1642 cc, 37 hp. Horsepower is the manufacturer's own rating.

How much does the Exmark Lazer Z Diesel (LZS 96 in 88C) weigh?

The Exmark Lazer Z Diesel (LZS 96 in 88C) weighs 2,650 lb (1202 kg) as specified by Exmark.

What size trailer do I need for the Exmark Lazer Z Diesel (LZS 96 in 88C)?

At 2,650 lb, the Exmark Lazer Z Diesel (LZS 96 in 88C) on a typical 6x12 open utility trailer (about 900 lb empty) is roughly 3,550 lb of towed weight. That is within a tandem-axle 7,000 lb trailer, and your tow vehicle needs to be rated for at least 3,550 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 Exmark Lazer Z Diesel (LZS 96 in 88C)?

Top ground speed is 12.5 mph. With its 96-inch deck that works out to about 9.7 acres per hour at 80% efficiency — allowing for overlap, turns and trimming.

How long does the Exmark Lazer Z Diesel (LZS 96 in 88C) take to mow an acre?

About 6 min per acre, from its 96-inch deck at 12.5 mph and 80% efficiency — roughly 9.7 acres an hour, so five acres is about 31 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 Exmark Lazer Z Diesel (LZS 96 in 88C)?

The Exmark Lazer Z Diesel (LZS 96 in 88C) holds 12 gal (45.4 L) of fuel.

How much does the Exmark Lazer Z Diesel (LZS 96 in 88C) cost?

Exmark's published list price is $57,199, checked 22 October 2026. That excludes tax, freight, dealer setup and any local discount — dealers set the final price.

What is the Exmark Lazer Z Diesel (LZS 96 in 88C) built for?

Commercial-duty commercial mower. Built for daily, paid commercial use.

Source: Exmark (manufacturer) · archived copy

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