Husqvarna MZ 48 Special Edition
Zero-Turn mower · Model 970847901 · Commercial-duty
The Husqvarna MZ 48 Special Edition is a commercial-grade zero-turn mower, built for daily commercial mowing, with a 48-inch deck and a 724.3cc engine making 23 hp. It weighs 740 lb (335.7 kg).
At a glance
Engine
| Displacement | 44.2 ci (724.3 cc) |
|---|---|
| Engine Power | 23 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Engine Model | FR Series |
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 | Steel |
| Discharge | Collect/Mulch/Side discharge |
Drive
| Transmission | Hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Ground Speed | 8.5 mph |
Dimensions
| Weight | 740 lbs (335.7 kg) |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 5 gal (18.9 L) |
Professional use
How the MZ 48 Special Edition fits commercial and high-acreage work, from the specs we have. Duty class: Commercial.
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| Deck width | 48 in |
|---|---|
| Engine make | Kawasaki |
| Engine displacement | 724.3082288 cc |
| Engine power | 23 hp |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic |
| Drive type | not specified by manufacturer |
| Ground speed | 8.5 mph |
| Cut-height range | 38 mm – 114 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 18.89 L |
| Weight | 335.66 kg |
| Warranty | not specified by manufacturer |
| Commercial warranty | not specified by manufacturer |
| Deck construction | Steel |
| 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 |
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Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — husqvarna.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.
Source: Husqvarna (manufacturer) · archived copy