These are the Top 5 zero-turn mowers of 2023 that are priced below $5,000. Their components and reasons for being in the Top 5 are shared.
If the grass is growing and your mower just doesn't cut it, then this Top 5 List will show you all the best residential zero-turn mowers you can buy right now.
And all of them cost less than $5,000!
The Bad Boy ZT Avenger is one of the most heavy-duty residential zero-turn mowers of heavy-duty residential zero-turn mowers. Even heavier of its benefits is its excellent starting price for this mower. It is only $4,799 in 2023!
The ZT Avenger comes in two deck sizes, a 54” or 60” cut. The deck is heavy-duty, fabricated with seven-gauge steel, with reinforced edges. Depending on the cut width, the mowing deck has two or four Anti Scalp wheels. Finally, the mower has a cut height variability from 1.5” to 4.5”. It uses a deck dial with an integrated foot pedal system.
The engine that comes on the ZT Avenger is the Kohler 7000, which is 25hp. Or the Kawasaki FR691V, which is 23hp. The fuel tank is an impressive 6.5 gallons. This mower comes with the high-end residential Hydro-Gear ZT2800 transaxles for transaxles. The top speed of this mower is seven mph. And access to all the major components is excellent.
The ZT Avenger has many great features for the price. The high back seat is nice and spacious; you get one cup holder and a good-sized storage cubby. This mower also comes with excellent reaper tread rubber floor mats, and of course, you can get all the cool Bad Boy accessories to go along with this mower. The rear tires are turf tread and are 20x12-10. These treads are nice and wide for excellent traction and reduced ground impact. And the front tires are 12x6-6 to help guide the mower.
The ZT Avenger will be great for lawns under 3.5 acres and is one of the toughest built mowers you’ll find for under $5,000.
The MZ Magnum only costs $4,179, but for that price, you get a solid build quality on this zero-turn mower in 2023.
The MZ Magnum comes in 3 deck size options, a 48”, 54” & 60” cut. The deck is heavy duty, fabricated with 7-gauge steel, with reinforced edges. The mowing deck has two Anti Scalp wheels. Finally, the mower has cut height variability from 1.5 - 4.5”. It uses a deck dial + foot pedal system.
The engine on the MZ Magnum is the Kohler 7000, which is 25hp. Or the Briggs CX125, which is 25hp as well. The fuel tank is a solid 5 Gallons. For the transaxles, this mower comes with basic residential Hydro-Gear ZT2200 transaxles. The top speed of this mower is six mph. And access to all the major components is excellent.
The MZ Magnum is a good buy for its $4,000 price. The seat is pretty and spacious, and you get one cup holder and medium-sized storage cubby. This mower also comes with reaper tread rubber floor mats, and of course, you can get all the cool Bad Boy accessories to go along with this mower. The rear tires are turf tread and are 18x9.58, and the front tires are 11x6.5-6.
The MZ Magnum is an excellent choice for medium-duty residential use and is recommended for lawns under 3 acres. The MZ Magnum is a perfect choice for anyone looking for a quality mower for around 4,000 dollars.
One of the best-selling residential mowers on the market is the Z200F Series Mowers by Husqvarna, and the starting price is only $3,299 in 2023.
The Z200F Series mowers come in three deck sizes a 42”, 48”, and 54” cut. Each mower is named by its deck size. That is why they are called the Z242F, Z248F, and Z254F. The deck is medium-duty, fabricated with ten-gauge steel, with reinforced edges. The mowing deck has a wide Anti Scalp roller. Finally, the mower has a cut height variability from 1 - 6” and uses a simple deck lever system.
The engine that comes on the Husqvarna Z200F Series mowers is the Kawasaki FR691V which is 23hp. Also, the mower comes with a 3.5-gallon fuel tank. For the transaxles, this mower comes with basic residential Hydro-Gear ZT2200 transaxles. The top speed of this mower is 6.5mph. And access to all the major components is decent.
The Husqvarna Z200 series are simple mowers but have some excellent features. These features include a seat that is nice and well-made. You get one cup holder and a small storage cubby. The control arms on this mower feel very sturdy and high quality. The rear tires are turf tread and are 18x9.5-8, and the front tires are 11x6-5.
The Husqvarna is the least expensive mower on this list. But it's not cheap. This will be an excellent mower for lawns under 3 acres and users who need a mower under $4,000.
The Ariens Ikon in 2023 is very competitive in the residential zero-turn mower market. Costing just $3,899 in 2023 with some great options makes it a great competitor.
The Ariens Ikon comes in 4 deck sizes, a 42”, 48”, 52”, and 60” cut. The deck is light-duty, fabricated with 11 gauge steel, with reinforced edges. The mowing deck has two - three Anti Scalp wheels. Finally, the mower has a cut height variability from 1.5 - 4.5” and uses a pin + foot pedal system.
The engine that comes on the Ikon is the Kawasaki FR651V 21.5hp or FR691V 23hp engine, depending on the cut size you choose. Also, this mower comes with a 3.5-gallon fuel tank. This mower comes with Entry Level residential Hydro-Gear EZT transaxles for transaxles. The top speed of this mower is seven mph. And access to all the major components is decent.
The Ikon mowers by Ariens have some features worthy of a buyer’s consideration. The seat is good-looking, spacious, and has armrests. Owners will enjoy the one-cup holder and small-sized storage cubby. This mower also comes with cool LED lights on the front. It also includes adjustable control arms. The rear tires are turf tread and are 20x10-8, and the front tires are 11x6-5.
The Ariens Ikon is a lovely little mower. Although the light-duty deck is a little, it is still a good buy. The Ikon mower will be fine for most lawns under 3 acres or users who need a lawn mower between $4,000 - $5,000.
The Spartan RZ-C is a mower that needs to get more attention. This is probably why it might be hard to find for sale. The RZ-C Pro by Spartan has features worthy of buyers’ consideration and only costs just $4,929 in 2023.
The Spartan RZ-C Comes in 2 deck sizes, a 42” or 54” cut. The deck is heavy-duty, fabricated with seven-gauge steel, with reinforced edges. The mowing deck has two Anti Scalp wheels. Finally, the mower has a cut height variability from 1” - 4.24” and uses a deck dial + foot pedal system.
The engine on the RZ-C is the Kawasaki FR691V, which is 23hp. Also, the mower comes with a 5 Gallon fuel tank. This mower comes with high-end residential Tuff Torque 300 series transaxles for transaxles. The top speed of this mower is 7.5mph. And access to all the major components is excellent.
The RZ-C by Spartan barely comes under $5000. But you get some excellent features for the price of this mower. The seat is well made, plus it is nice and spacious. You get one cup holder and medium-sized storage cubby. A 12-volt outlet and keyless entry pad come with this mower. This mower also comes with rubber floor mats. The rear tires are turf tread and are 20x10-10, and the front tires are 13x6.5-6.
The RZ-C by Spartan is a solid mower for under $5,000. However, it is at the very top end of that $5,000 budget. This mower will be a good option for users looking to mow 3.5 acres or smaller lawns.
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