Z530M vs TimeCutter MAX
Z530M vs TimeCutter MAX compared side by side: specs, ratings, price and owner feedback from our independent reviews.
| Z530M | TimeCutter MAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.3 | 4.0 |
| Performance | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Build quality | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Reliability | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Value for money | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Comfort & ergonomics | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Features | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Price | $5,899 | $4,299 |
| Specifications | ||
| Power type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Horsepower | 24 HP | — |
| Engine | Kawasaki V-twin OHV, air-cooled | Kawasaki FR691V V-twin 23 hp gross (most); Kohler KT735 24 hp (60-in. MyRIDE) |
| Displacement | Not published by Deere | 725 to 726 cc V-twin |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission | Tuff Torq TZT7-U hydrostatic, twin lever control | Dual hydrostatic, Hydro-Gear EZT2200 / ZT2800 |
| Drive | Zero-turn, dual hydrostatic | Zero-turn, rear-wheel drive, lever steering |
| Deck size | 48 in (54 or 60 in optional) | 50, 54 and 60 in. |
| Deck construction | Accel Deep, side discharge, four-point lift | IronForged fabricated 10-gauge steel, cast-aluminum spindle housings |
| Cutting height | 1 to 4 in (0.25 in steps) | 1.0 to 5.0 in., foot-operated drop pin |
| Blades | Side-discharge blades; MulchControl kit optional | 3 blades |
| Discharge | Side discharge; mulching and bagging with optional kits | Side discharge |
| Top speed | 8 mph forward, 4 mph reverse | 7.0 mph forward |
| Turning radius | Zero | — |
| Front tires | 13x6.5-6 casters | 12x6 (50 and 54-in.), 13x6.5 (60-in.) |
| Rear tires | 22x9.5-10 | 20x11 |
| Weight | 772 lb (no fuel) | 653 to 702 lb |
| Dimensions | 48-in. deck standard; see Deere spec sheet for overall size | — |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 US gal (17 L) | 5 US gal |
| Recommended property size | Up to about 2 acres of flat ground with obstacles | Not stated by Toro for MAX (non-MAX 50 and 60-in. are rated up to 4 acres) |
| Seat | 20 in with armrests and ComfortGlide | 19 in. high-back |
| Rollover protection | Foldable ROPS and seat belt | — |
| Battery | 12V | — |
| Towing (with optional hitch) | 250 lb; 100 lb tongue weight | — |
| Deck options | 54 in (+$200), 60 in (+$500) | — |
| Suspension | — | MyRIDE on select models |
| Blade tip speed | — | 18,500 ft/min (60-in.) |
| Frame | — | Tubular steel |
| Verdict | The Z530M offers a 24 hp V-twin, 8 mph speed, roll bar, ComfortGlide seat and a 4-year warranty. It costs much more than the Z300 line but is built tougher. Read the full review |
The TimeCutter MAX gives you a wider deck, bigger tank and larger tires than the standard TimeCutter at a modest price increase, which makes it the better value for two… Read the full review |
