Residential zero-turn
ZT Score
Ariens EDGE 42 Briggs
7.3/10
Best for1–2 acres
DriveDual hydrostatic (Hydro-Gear EZT)
Warranty2-year / 150-hour limited
Deck
42"
Power
20.0 HP
Top speed
6.0 mph
Price
$3,499
What owners love
- +42-inch 11-gauge fabricated deck is unusually stout for the class
- +Compact footprint works well around landscaping and gates
- +Foot-operated deck lift with seven cutting positions
- +Simple Hydro-Gear EZT drivetrain keeps the price down
- +Ariens frame and deck construction feel more substantial than many entry models
Worth knowing
- −6 mph is slower than several direct rivals
- −Briggs EXi2000 is competent but less desirable than the Kawasaki option above it
- −Short 2-year / 150-hour warranty
- −No suspension seat
Our verdict
Ariens EDGE 42 Briggs
The EDGE 42 is about getting a genuinely fabricated Ariens deck without paying IKON money. Its 11-gauge 42-inch deck is the main reason to choose it, and the compact chassis is easy to live with on a smaller property. The 20 HP Briggs EXi2000 and sealed EZT transaxles keep it firmly in homeowner territory, while the 6 mph top speed and short 150-hour warranty remind you where the savings came from. For one to two acres on mostly flat ground, it is a straightforward value pick with better deck construction than many similarly priced machines.
Full specs
Specifications
| Brand | Ariens |
| Model | EDGE 42 Briggs |
| Cutting deck | 42 inches |
| Engine | Briggs & Stratton EXi2000 V-twin, 656cc |
| Power | 20.0 HP |
| Transmission | Dual hydrostatic (Hydro-Gear EZT) |
| Top speed | 6.0 mph |
| Warranty | 2-year / 150-hour limited |
| Recommended use | Residential |
| Best for | 1–2 acres |
| Typical price | $3,499 |
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