Radius vs Liberty Z
Radius vs Liberty Z compared side by side: specs, ratings, price and owner feedback from our independent reviews.
| Radius | Liberty Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Performance | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Build quality | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Reliability | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Value for money | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Comfort & ergonomics | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Features | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Price | $6,699 | $5,599 |
| Specifications | ||
| Power type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Engine | Kawasaki FR691V 23 hp (S-Series 48 and 52-in.); Kawasaki FR730V 24 hp (S-Series 60-in.); E and X not clearly stated | Kawasaki FR 18 to 24 hp; Kohler 7000 20 to 26 hp; Scag SR 24 or 27 hp; Briggs PXi 24 hp |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission | HydroGear ZT-3100 (S-Series) | Hydro-Gear ZT-2800 (36 and 42-in.); Tuff Torq TZ450 (48, 52 and 61-in.) |
| Drive | Zero-turn, dual-lever steering | Zero-turn, dual-lever steering |
| Deck size | 48, 52 and 60 in. (S-Series); 48, 54 and 60 in. (E-Series) | 36, 42, 48, 52 and 61 in. |
| Deck construction | UltraCut Series 3, 10-gauge top and 7-gauge skirts (S-Series); Series 2+ fabricated welded (E-Series) | Dual-plate steel |
| Cutting height | — | 1.5 to 4.5 in., 0.25 in. steps |
| Discharge | Side discharge | Side discharge |
| Top speed | Up to 8 mph (E-Series); up to 9 mph (S-Series) | Up to 7 mph forward, 5 mph reverse |
| Front tires | — | 11-in. casters, 4x5 or 6x5 depending on deck |
| Rear tires | 23-in. drive tires (S-Series) | 20-in. drive tires, 8, 10 widths depending on deck |
| Weight | — | 555 lb (36-in.) to 695 lb (61-in.) |
| Fuel capacity | 7 US gal | 3.5 US gal (36 and 42-in.); 5.5 US gal (48, 52 and 61-in.) |
| Model numbers | RZS730GKA603A3 (S 60), RZE708GEM48C00 (E 48) | SZL-36H-18FR through SZL-61H-27SR (14 models) |
| 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 | — |
| MSRP range | — | $5,599 to $7,399 |
| PTO clutch | — | Ogura GT1 74 ft-lb; GT2 108 ft-lb on 61-in. |
| Spindles | — | Aluminum with sealed ball bearings |
| Verdict | 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 |
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