Z530M vs TITAN
Z530M vs TITAN compared side by side: specs, ratings, price and owner feedback from our independent reviews.
| Z530M | TITAN | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.3 | 4.2 |
| Performance | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Build quality | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Reliability | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Value for money | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Comfort & ergonomics | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Features | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Price | $5,899 | $5,999 |
| Specifications | ||
| Power type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Horsepower | 24 HP | — |
| Engine | Kawasaki V-twin OHV, air-cooled | Kawasaki FR691 23 hp, Kohler KT745 26 hp, MAX models Kohler 26 hp or Kawasaki 24 hp (gross) |
| Displacement | Not published by Deere | 726 to 747 cc V-twin |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission | Tuff Torq TZT7-U hydrostatic, twin lever control | Dual hydrostatic, Hydro-Gear ZT2800 (48 and 54-in.) / ZT3100 (MAX) |
| Drive | Zero-turn, dual hydrostatic | Zero-turn, rear-wheel drive, lever steering |
| Deck size | 48 in (54 or 60 in optional) | 48, 54 and 60 in. |
| Deck construction | Accel Deep, side discharge, four-point lift | IronForged 10-gauge steel, welded Grade 50 bumper, cast-aluminum spindles |
| Cutting height | 1 to 4 in (0.25 in steps) | 1.5 to 5.0 in., foot-operated |
| 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 | 8.5 mph (48 and 54-in.), 9.0 mph (MAX) |
| Turning radius | Zero | — |
| Front tires | 13x6.5-6 casters | 13x6.5 treaded casters |
| Rear tires | 22x9.5-10 | 22x11 (48 and 54-in.), 23x11-12 (MAX) |
| Weight | 772 lb (no fuel) | 744 to 839 lb |
| Dimensions | 48-in. deck standard; see Deere spec sheet for overall size | — |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 US gal (17 L) | 5 US gal (48 and 54-in.), 7 US gal (MAX 60-in.) |
| Recommended property size | Up to about 2 acres of flat ground with obstacles | Toro: up to 7 acres (60-in. MAX); not stated for 48 and 54-in. |
| Seat | 20 in with armrests and ComfortGlide | 20 in. gaming-style |
| 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) | — |
| Front end | — | Commercial-style I-beam |
| Anti-scalp wheels | — | 4 |
| Blade tip speed | — | 17,852 ft/min (60-in. MAX) |
| 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 TITAN is the right pick for larger properties that need faster travel speed, a bigger tank and tougher components than the TimeCutter, without paying Z Master prices. Read the full review |
