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Ariens IKON XD 52 vs Gravely ZT XL 52"

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Ariens IKON XD 52 is cheaper at $3799. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Ariens IKON XD 52 or Gravely ZT XL 52"?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Ariens IKON XD 52 is the cheaper at $3799.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Ariens IKON XD 52 Gravely ZT XL 52"
US price $3799 $5699
BrandAriensGravely
Released
Deck width (in) 52 52
Engine brand Kawasaki FR691 V-Twin Kawasaki FR691V
Engine displacement cc 726 726
Engine hp 23 23
Top speed mph 7 7
Transmission type Hydro-Gear EZT Hydro-Gear ZT-2800
Deck construction fabricated fabricated
Fuel capacity gal 2.8 3.5
Cutting height range (in) 1.5 to 4.5 1.5 to 4.5
Weight (lb)
Warranty years 3 4

Sources — Ariens IKON XD 52: ariens.eu (verified 2026-07-11). Gravely ZT XL 52": gravely.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Ariens IKON XD 52 and Gravely ZT XL 52"?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Engine brand: Ariens IKON XD 52 Kawasaki FR691 V-Twin vs Gravely ZT XL 52" Kawasaki FR691V
  • Transmission type: Ariens IKON XD 52 Hydro-Gear EZT vs Gravely ZT XL 52" Hydro-Gear ZT-2800
  • Fuel capacity gal: Ariens IKON XD 52 2.8 vs Gravely ZT XL 52" 3.5
  • Warranty years: Ariens IKON XD 52 3 vs Gravely ZT XL 52" 4

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