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EDGE vs Cruz XD 50

EDGE vs Cruz XD 50 compared side by side: specs, ratings, price and owner feedback from our independent reviews.

EDGE vs Cruz XD 50
Ariens EDGE Murray Cruz XD 50
Our rating 3.1 3.3
Performance 3.0 3.5
Build quality 3.0 3.5
Reliability 3.0 3.0
Value for money 3.5 3.5
Comfort & ergonomics 3.0 3.0
Features 3.0 3.0
Price — $3,349
Specifications
Power type Gasoline Gasoline
Engine Briggs and Stratton EXi2000 20 hp (34 and 42-in.); Kawasaki FR651V 21.5 hp (52-in.); Briggs EX1900 single 19 hp (EDGE LT 42) Briggs and Stratton EXi2200 Series V-twin, 22 gross hp, electric start
Displacement 656 cc (EXi2000), 726 cc (FR651V), 540 cc (EX1900) 724 cc
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline
Transmission Hydro-Gear EZT transaxles (52-in., per AllMachines) Dual Hydro-Gear ZT-2200 hydrostatic transaxles
Drive Zero-turn, dual-lever steering Zero-turn, rear-wheel drive, lever steering
Deck size 34, 42 and 52 in. 50 in. (spec table lists a 52-in. deck)
Deck construction Fabricated 11-gauge steel (42 and 52-in.); stamped (34-in.) Stamped 13-gauge steel
Cutting height Up to 4.5 in., 7 positions (52-in., per AllMachines) 7 positions, single-point control
Blades 3 spindles (52-in., per AllMachines) —
Discharge Side discharge Side discharge
Top speed 6 mph forward, 3 mph reverse (52-in., per AllMachines) 7 mph
Front tires 11x4-5 (52-in., per AllMachines) 11x6.00-5
Rear tires 18x8.5-8 (52-in., per AllMachines) 20x10.00-10
Weight 551 lb (52-in., per AllMachines) —
Fuel capacity 2 US gal (52-in., per AllMachines) 3 US gal
Recommended property size — Up to 3.5 acres per tank (per Murray)
Model numbers 915281 (34), 915283 (42), 915285 (52 Kawasaki), 915291 (LT 42) —
Seat 16-in. high-back with airflow design —
Blade tip speed About 16,977 ft/min (52-in., per AllMachines) —
Length (52-in.) 68 in. per AllMachines —
Model number — MYZ5022000 (Home Depot)
Engine series — EXi2200
Retailer — The Home Depot (exclusive)
Deck size listing — 52 in. in spec table, 50 in. cutting width
Verdict The EDGE is a low-cost way into zero-turn mowing for small and medium yards, and the 34-inch fits through a gate. Its small tank and 2-year warranty are the compromises.
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The Cruz XD 50 offers a wide deck, V-twin power and a 3-year warranty at a modest price for its size. Seven cut heights and unpublished weight and blade count…
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