🔧 Key specs (Z2 46S)
- Engine: 21.5 HP Kawasaki FR series V-twin (726cc)
- Deck: 46″ AeroForce™ fabricated steel deck
- Transmission: Dual hydrostatic drive (EZT 2200 / similar class)
- Speed: up to ~7 mph forward, 3.5 mph reverse
- Steering: Synchro-Steer™ 4-wheel control system (steering wheel)
- Slope rating: up to ~20° on steering-wheel models
🌿 What makes it different
Unlike normal zero-turn mowers (lap bars), this one:
- Uses a steering wheel instead of levers
- Controls both rear hydro wheels in a synchronized system
- Feels more like a car or tractor to drive
- Keeps zero-turn maneuverability
👉 In simple terms:
Easier to drive than a normal zero-turn, but still turns on the spot.
👍 Strengths
1. Very easy to drive
- Great for people who don’t like lap-bar controls
2. Excellent slope stability (for a ZT)
- Synchro-Steer helps keep straight tracking on hills
3. Strong Kawasaki engine
- Reliable, smooth, and long-lasting
4. Good cut quality
- 46″ fabricated deck handles thick grass well
5. Comfortable ride
- High-back seat, vibration damping, better control feel
⚠️ Weak points
1. Not as “true agile” as lap-bar zero-turns
- Lap-bar ZTs still win for sharp, fast commercial turning
2. More complex steering system
- More mechanical parts than standard ZTs
3. Not commercial grade
- Transmission (EZT class) is more residential-focused
4. 46″ deck is mid-size
- Slower than 52–60″ mowers on large open land
