Exmark Lazer Z Review

Lazer Z review

Exmark Lazer Z: the commercial benchmark

The Lazer Z is Exmark’s flagship commercial zero-turn, built in Beatrice, Nebraska. Exmark sells it in E, S and X-Series trims, plus a battery V-Series and a diesel version. Its page lists cash prices starting at $11,299 for the E-Series, $13,899 for the S, $16,699 for the X, $28,099 for the diesel and $40,499 for the V-Series.

This Exmark Lazer Z review covers the gas line. Exmark’s page gives widths of 48, 52, 60 and 72 inches, and the model pages we read were 52 and 60-inch machines.

Engines and drive

The model pages we read used Kawasaki engines: an FX730V at 23.5 hp, an FX801V at 25.5 hp, and the page also lists FX921V and Vanguard 810 options. Drive is unitized Hydro-Gear pump and motor units.

Speed depends on model: 11 mph on the 52-inch E-Series pages and 10 mph on the 60-inch S-Series page, while the series FAQ says up to 10.5 mph. We treat the model pages as the more specific source.

Deck and cutting

The 52-inch E-Series shows an UltraCut Series 4 side-discharge deck, formed and welded from high-strength steel, with a cutting height of 1.5 to 5.5 inches. The 60-inch S-Series lists 1 to 5.5 inches. Exmark describes a floating deck, and gives blade tip speed up to 18,500 ft/min.

Size and comfort

Fuel capacity is listed as 9.5 gallons on the E-Series pages and 12 gallons on the S-Series 60, against an FAQ figure of up to 11.5. Exmark lists 24×12-12 rear and 13×6.5-6 front tires for the line, an ergonomic suspension seat and quick-adjust ROPS. It does not show weights on the pages we read.

Warranty and fit

The warranty on the models we read is 5 years commercial with a 1,250-hour limit, and no hour limit in the first two years. Buy a Lazer Z if you mow for a living or have many acres. A homeowner with a lawn under three acres will pay far more than a Radius or Quest and use little of the capacity.