Residential zero-turn
ZT Score
Dixie Chopper Zee 2 2354KW (54-in)
7.8/10
Best for2–3 acres
DriveDual hydrostatic (Hydro-Gear ZT-2800)
WarrantyResidential limited; lifetime cover on the front forks against breakage
Deck
54"
Power
23.0 HP
Top speed
8.0 mph
Price
$9,399
What owners love
- +Serviceable Hydro-Gear ZT-2800 transaxles, not a sealed entry unit
- +10-gauge formed and welded Elite deck shell
- +Greaseable commercial front forks with lifetime cover against breakage
- +Quick-lift lock raises the deck to clear obstacles and travel
Worth knowing
- −Expensive for a 23 HP residential machine
- −No seat suspension
- −Dealer-only, so you cannot compare it in a big-box aisle
Our verdict
Dixie Chopper Zee 2 2354KW (54-in)
The Zee 2 is Dixie Chopper putting commercial hardware in a homeowner wrapper, and the important bit is the transmission. You get serviceable ZT-2800 transaxles rather than the sealed unit that quietly limits the life of most machines at this size, plus a 10-gauge welded deck and greaseable forks covered for life against breakage. What you do not get is a suspension seat, and the price is steep for 23 horsepower. If you plan to keep a mower for a decade and can buy through a dealer, the drivetrain justifies it. If you want the most machine per dollar today, cheaper rivals cut just as much grass.
Full specs
Specifications
| Brand | Dixie Chopper |
| Model | Zee 2 2354KW (54-in) |
| Cutting deck | 54 inches |
| Engine | Kawasaki FR691V V-twin, 726cc |
| Power | 23.0 HP |
| Transmission | Dual hydrostatic (Hydro-Gear ZT-2800) |
| Top speed | 8.0 mph |
| Warranty | Residential limited; lifetime cover on the front forks against breakage |
| Recommended use | Residential |
| Best for | 2–3 acres |
| Typical price | $9,399 |
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