Gravely ZT X 52 Kawasaki

The Gravely ZT X 52 Kawasaki is a way to obtain a wider residential cutting path without automatically stepping into the ZT XL or HD drivetrain. Model 918011 suits a buyer who has already decided that 52 inches fits the property and now needs to compare what the different packages actually include.

Keep deck size separate from drive specification

The current ZT X sheet pairs this model with a 23 hp, 726 cc Kawasaki FR691V and an 11-gauge fabricated X-Factor deck. Gravely describes its EZT transaxles as serviceable, with oil-change ports.

That provision is useful, but it does not make the drive equivalent to the ZT-2800 package in the ZT XL 52. Ask for the serial-specific service schedule and a quote covering the equipment you need rather than paying for a higher-series name alone.

Measure the complete working width

The sheet lists 55.6 inches without the chute and 66.7 inches with it. Neither is the nominal cutting width. The without-chute figure is not permission to remove discharge protection while mowing.

If an access point is marginal, measure the supplied unit in the permitted configuration and check the approach. The gate-width checklist helps account for turns and obstructions as well as the opening itself.

Try the standard adjustments

A 22-inch high-back seat, armrests, seat slider and tool-free control-arm adjustment are documented. Seat isolation appears among the accessories, so confirm what the quote includes. Standard armrests should not be described as a suspension system.

The foot lift offers thirteen cutting positions from 1.5 to 4.5 inches. Those adjustments and the 7 mph travel maximum are equipment facts, not evidence of a particular cut quality or productivity.

Compared with the ZT X 42, the 52 deserves consideration when open sections justify the extra span. Published coverage is three years/300 hours, subject to its terms. Judge the total package on access, service and a local quote.

Our ZT Score

7.4/10 — our research-based editorial assessment using the ZeroTurn scoring method.

• Cut quality (30%): 7.7/10. X-Factor deck and thirteen settings support setup; cut results remain unmeasured.
• Build & durability (25%): 7.3/10. Welded construction and oil-service access are useful, while EZT is not treated as the XL drive.
• Comfort (20%): 7.3/10. Tall seat and armrests support fit; optional isolation is not included in this assessment.
• Value (15%): 7.1/10. A wider base package may fit the budget, but no delivered premium or saving was verified.
• Ease of use (10%): 7.6/10. Tool-free controls and foot lift are practical, offset by substantial chute-on width.

Provisional research-based editorial assessment, not a hands-on test. Cutting results, ride quality and service life have not been measured. Model-specific owner consensus and comparable delivered US/Canadian prices were not established. Value depends on the actual configuration, property and local service support.