ZT Elite vs Cruz 42
ZT Elite vs Cruz 42 compared side by side: specs, ratings, price and owner feedback from our independent reviews.
| ZT Elite | Cruz 42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 3.7 | 3.2 |
| Performance | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Build quality | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Reliability | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Value for money | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Comfort & ergonomics | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Features | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Price | — | $2,899 |
| Specifications | ||
| Power type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Engine | Kohler Pro 7000 KT726 26 hp or Kawasaki FR730V 24 hp, per maker | Briggs and Stratton EX1900 Series, 19 gross hp, electric start |
| Displacement | 747 cc (Kohler); 726 cc (Kawasaki) | 540 cc |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission | Dual Hydro-Gear 3100 series integrated drive systems (10 cc) | Dual Hydro-Gear hydrostatic transaxles |
| Drive | Zero-turn, rear-wheel drive, lever steering | Zero-turn, rear-wheel drive, lever steering |
| Deck size | 48, 54 or 60 in. | 42 in. (spec table also lists 44) |
| Deck construction | Formed and welded 3/16-in. or 7-gauge solid steel with baffling | Stamped 13-gauge steel |
| Cutting height | 1.5 to 4.5 in., foot-assist lift with dial | 7 positions, single-point control |
| Blades | — | Twin blades, anti-scalp wheels |
| Discharge | — | Side discharge |
| Top speed | Up to 7 mph forward | 7 mph |
| Front tires | 13x6-6 smooth | 11x6.00-5 |
| Rear tires | 22x10-10 Reaper (48-in.); 22x11-10 Reaper (54, 60-in.) | 20x10.00-10 |
| Weight | 812 lb (48-in.), 839 lb (54-in.), 865 lb (60-in.) | — |
| Fuel capacity | 6.5 US gal | — |
| Recommended property size | — | Up to 3 acres per fill-up (per Murray) |
| Model family | ZT Elite, 48, 54 and 60-in. decks | — |
| Front suspension | Patented independent front suspension | — |
| Overall length and height | 74.5 in. long, 46 in. high | — |
| Spindles | PEER maintenance-free | — |
| Model number | — | MYZ4219000 (Home Depot) |
| Engine series | — | EX1900 |
| Retailer | — | The Home Depot (exclusive) |
| Rear tire width | — | 10 in. |
| Verdict | The ZT Elite adds front suspension, a bigger tank and more speed over the MZ Magnum while keeping a heavy welded deck. Pricing is not published, so quotes matter. Read the full review |
The Cruz 42 is an inexpensive zero-turn that brings dual hydrostatic drive and a 3-year warranty to a small deck. Missing weight and tank data and a 7-position height control… Read the full review |
