Cruz 42 vs Liberty Z
Cruz 42 vs Liberty Z compared side by side: specs, ratings, price and owner feedback from our independent reviews.
| Cruz 42 | Liberty Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 3.2 | 3.8 |
| Performance | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Build quality | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Reliability | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Value for money | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Comfort & ergonomics | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Features | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Price | $2,899 | $5,599 |
| Specifications | ||
| Power type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Engine | Briggs and Stratton EX1900 Series, 19 gross hp, electric start | Kawasaki FR 18 to 24 hp; Kohler 7000 20 to 26 hp; Scag SR 24 or 27 hp; Briggs PXi 24 hp |
| Displacement | 540 cc | — |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission | Dual Hydro-Gear hydrostatic transaxles | Hydro-Gear ZT-2800 (36 and 42-in.); Tuff Torq TZ450 (48, 52 and 61-in.) |
| Drive | Zero-turn, rear-wheel drive, lever steering | Zero-turn, dual-lever steering |
| Deck size | 42 in. (spec table also lists 44) | 36, 42, 48, 52 and 61 in. |
| Deck construction | Stamped 13-gauge steel | Dual-plate steel |
| Cutting height | 7 positions, single-point control | 1.5 to 4.5 in., 0.25 in. steps |
| Blades | Twin blades, anti-scalp wheels | — |
| Discharge | Side discharge | Side discharge |
| Top speed | 7 mph | Up to 7 mph forward, 5 mph reverse |
| Front tires | 11x6.00-5 | 11-in. casters, 4x5 or 6x5 depending on deck |
| Rear tires | 20x10.00-10 | 20-in. drive tires, 8, 10 widths depending on deck |
| Weight | — | 555 lb (36-in.) to 695 lb (61-in.) |
| Fuel capacity | — | 3.5 US gal (36 and 42-in.); 5.5 US gal (48, 52 and 61-in.) |
| Recommended property size | Up to 3 acres per fill-up (per Murray) | — |
| Model number | MYZ4219000 (Home Depot) | — |
| Engine series | EX1900 | — |
| Retailer | The Home Depot (exclusive) | — |
| Rear tire width | 10 in. | — |
| Model numbers | — | SZL-36H-18FR through SZL-61H-27SR (14 models) |
| 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 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 |
The Liberty Z is the widest-ranging and cheapest Scag, with a 36-inch gate-friendly option and a 5-year frame warranty. Lighter drives and smaller tanks than the Freedom Z are the… Read the full review |
