Lazer Z vs IS 600
Lazer Z vs IS 600 compared side by side: specs, ratings, price and owner feedback from our independent reviews.
| Lazer Z | IS 600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.0 | 3.8 |
| Performance | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Build quality | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Reliability | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Value for money | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Comfort & ergonomics | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Features | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Price | $11,299 | $8,689 |
| Specifications | ||
| Power type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Engine | Kawasaki FX730V 23.5 hp; FX801V 25.5 hp; FX921V and Vanguard 810 also listed | Kawasaki FS600V 18.5 hp; Kawasaki FS691V 23 hp; Briggs and Stratton CXi 25 hp, gross, per Ferris |
| Displacement | — | 603 cc (FS600V); 726 cc (FS691V); 724 cc (CXi) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission | Unitized Hydro-Gear pump and motor units | Dual Hydro-Gear ZT-3200 transaxles with 7-in. fans |
| Drive | Zero-turn, dual-lever steering | Zero-turn, rear-wheel drive, lever steering |
| Deck size | 48, 52, 60 and 72 in. per Exmark; 52 and 60-in. models read | 48 or 52 in. |
| Deck construction | UltraCut Series 4, formed and welded high-strength steel, floating | 10-gauge fabricated steel |
| Cutting height | 1 to 5.5 in. (60-in.); 1.5 to 5.5 in. (52-in.) | 1.5 to 4.5 in. |
| Discharge | Side discharge; mulching available | — |
| Top speed | 10 to 11 mph on models read; up to 10.5 mph per series FAQ | 0 to 10 mph forward, 0 to 5 mph reverse |
| Front tires | 13x6.5-6 (series FAQ) | 13x6.5-6 |
| Rear tires | 24x12-12 (series FAQ) | 22x11-10 Reaper |
| Weight | — | 942 lb (48-in.); 964 lb (52-in.), dry |
| Fuel capacity | 9.5 US gal (E-Series 52-in.); 12 US gal (S-Series 60-in.) | 6 US gal |
| Model numbers read | LRE730GKA524A3, LRE801GKA524A3, LRS801GKA604A1 | — |
| Series | E, S, X, plus V (battery) and Diesel | — |
| Blade tip speed | Up to 18,500 ft/min | — |
| Cash price range | E $11,299, S $13,899, X $16,699 per series page | — |
| Model numbers | — | 5901908, 5902110 (48-in.); 5901911, 5902109 (52-in.) |
| Suspension | — | Pivoting front axle, front and rear coil-over shocks, 10-year warranty |
| Spindles | — | Cast aluminum, 1-in. shafts, greasable |
| Overall length | — | 80 in. |
| Verdict | The Lazer Z is built for daily commercial use, with big tanks, fast drive and a long warranty, at prices several times a residential mower. It is overkill for most… Read the full review |
The IS 600 gets the Ferris suspension and a 10 mph drive at the lowest price in the line. The 18.5 hp base engine is modest for the money. Read the full review |
