MZ Magnum vs Radius
MZ Magnum vs Radius compared side by side: specs, ratings, price and owner feedback from our independent reviews.
| MZ Magnum | Radius | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Performance | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Build quality | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Reliability | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Value for money | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Comfort & ergonomics | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Features | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Price | — | $6,699 |
| Specifications | ||
| Power type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Engine | Kawasaki FR651V 21.5 hp (48, 54, 60-in.); Kohler 7000 KT724 24 hp (54, 60-in.), per maker | Kawasaki FR691V 23 hp (S-Series 48 and 52-in.); Kawasaki FR730V 24 hp (S-Series 60-in.); E and X not clearly stated |
| Displacement | 726 cc (Kawasaki); 747 cc (Kohler) | — |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission | Dual Hydro-Gear EZT-2200 (ZT 2200 series) | HydroGear ZT-3100 (S-Series) |
| Drive | Zero-turn, rear-wheel drive, lever steering | Zero-turn, dual-lever steering |
| Deck size | 48, 54 or 60 in. | 48, 52 and 60 in. (S-Series); 48, 54 and 60 in. (E-Series) |
| Deck construction | Formed and welded, 3/16-in. or 7-gauge steel, with 1/4-in. side plates | UltraCut Series 3, 10-gauge top and 7-gauge skirts (S-Series); Series 2+ fabricated welded (E-Series) |
| Cutting height | 1.5 to 4.5 in., foot-assist lift with dial | — |
| Discharge | — | Side discharge |
| Top speed | Up to 6 mph forward | Up to 8 mph (E-Series); up to 9 mph (S-Series) |
| Front tires | 11x6.00-5 smooth | — |
| Rear tires | 18x9.5-8 Reaper | 23-in. drive tires (S-Series) |
| Weight | 659 lb (48-in.), 687 lb (54-in.), 715 lb (60-in.) | — |
| Fuel capacity | 6 US gal | 7 US gal |
| Model family | MZ Magnum (Bad Boy page lists 48, 54 and 60-in.) | — |
| Frame | 2 x 2 in. all-steel welded rail frame | — |
| Spindles | PEER maintenance-free | — |
| Overall length | 76 in. | — |
| PTO | Electric | — |
| Model numbers | — | RZS730GKA603A3 (S 60), RZE708GEM48C00 (E 48) |
| Cash prices | — | E $6,699, S $7,199, X $9,999 |
| Blade tip speed | — | About 18,500 ft/min |
| Dimensions (60-in.) | — | 72.3 in. W x 80.5 in. L x 69.7 in. H |
| Verdict | The MZ Magnum is a straightforward, heavy-deck zero-turn with 6 gallons of fuel and a choice of 21.5 or 24 hp engines. It lacks the suspension and speed of the… Read the full review |
The Radius gives you a thick-skirted deck, 8 to 9 mph and a 7-gallon tank for much less than a Lazer Z. Pages disagree on a few details, so check… Read the full review |
