IS 600 vs Cruz 42
IS 600 vs Cruz 42 compared side by side: specs, ratings, price and owner feedback from our independent reviews.
| IS 600 | Cruz 42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| Performance | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Build quality | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Reliability | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Value for money | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Comfort & ergonomics | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Features | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Price | $8,689 | $2,899 |
| Specifications | ||
| Power type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Engine | Kawasaki FS600V 18.5 hp; Kawasaki FS691V 23 hp; Briggs and Stratton CXi 25 hp, gross, per Ferris | Briggs and Stratton EX1900 Series, 19 gross hp, electric start |
| Displacement | 603 cc (FS600V); 726 cc (FS691V); 724 cc (CXi) | 540 cc |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission | Dual Hydro-Gear ZT-3200 transaxles with 7-in. fans | Dual Hydro-Gear hydrostatic transaxles |
| Drive | Zero-turn, rear-wheel drive, lever steering | Zero-turn, rear-wheel drive, lever steering |
| Deck size | 48 or 52 in. | 42 in. (spec table also lists 44) |
| Deck construction | 10-gauge fabricated steel | Stamped 13-gauge steel |
| Cutting height | 1.5 to 4.5 in. | 7 positions, single-point control |
| Blades | — | Twin blades, anti-scalp wheels |
| Discharge | — | Side discharge |
| Top speed | 0 to 10 mph forward, 0 to 5 mph reverse | 7 mph |
| Front tires | 13x6.5-6 | 11x6.00-5 |
| Rear tires | 22x11-10 Reaper | 20x10.00-10 |
| Weight | 942 lb (48-in.); 964 lb (52-in.), dry | — |
| Fuel capacity | 6 US gal | — |
| Recommended property size | — | Up to 3 acres per fill-up (per Murray) |
| 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. | — |
| Model number | — | MYZ4219000 (Home Depot) |
| Engine series | — | EX1900 |
| Retailer | — | The Home Depot (exclusive) |
| Rear tire width | — | 10 in. |
| Verdict | 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 |
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 |
