Husqvarna MZ61 24 HP 61-Inch Commercial Zero-Turn Mower with Kawasaki FR730V V-Twin and ZT-3100 Transmission

The MZ61 is the wide-deck flagship of Husqvarna’s commercial-tier zero-turn lineup — a 61-inch lap-bar zero-turn paired with a 24-horsepower Kawasaki FR730V V-twin and twin Hydro-Gear ZT-3100 commercial transaxles. The 61-inch deck width is the headline number: roughly 27 percent more cut per pass than a 48-inch zero-turn, and enough to make a meaningful difference on three- to six-acre properties or small commercial routes where mowing time directly affects the day.

Power comes from a 24-horsepower Kawasaki FR730V V-twin OHV engine displacing 726cc. The FR730V is the largest engine in Kawasaki’s residential FR family and shares its overhead valve architecture, full pressure lubrication, and dual-element premium air filtration with the brand’s commercial FX line. Owners running the MZ61 on a typical weekly schedule will see oil and filter changes once a season — essentially the entire engine maintenance routine. Electric key start, automatic choke, and a regulated charging system handle cold mornings without operator intervention.

Twin Hydro-Gear ZT-3100 commercial-grade transaxles power the rear wheels independently, allowing true zero-radius pivoting controlled through a pair of lap bars. Top forward speed is 8.5 mph and reverse runs at 4 mph. The ZT-3100 is the same commercial transmission found on Husqvarna’s professional landscaper machines — significantly larger oil capacity, reinforced internals, and a service life calibrated for several seasons of daily commercial use.

The 61-inch ClearCut fabricated steel deck cuts at 13 height settings between 1.5 and 4.5 inches via a foot-lift pedal and pin-locked indicator. Three cutting blades work in side-discharge configuration. Air-induction ducting pulls air through the deck shell to lift grass blades for a cleaner cut and improved discharge dispersal under heavy load.

Operator comfort centers on a premium 18-inch high-back commercial seat with armrests — noticeably more padded than residential zero-turn seats — plus soft-grip lap bars and a vibration-dampening foot deck designed for long mowing sessions. The dashboard layout is honest and minimal: ignition, throttle, choke, PTO knob, hour meter.

The chassis is welded tubular steel with corrosion-resistant powder-coat throughout and a heavier flat-bar reinforcement structure underneath the operator station. The 5-gallon fuel tank delivers four-plus hours of continuous mowing time. The standard rear hitch accepts most popular tow-behind attachments — dump carts, broadcast spreaders, plug aerators, dethatchers, and lawn rollers all mount without modification.

For three- to six-acre properties or small commercial routes where mowing time directly affects the day, the MZ61 is the most pragmatic commercial-tier zero-turn in Husqvarna’s catalog. The combination of a Kawasaki FR730V engine, ZT-3100 commercial transmissions, and a 61-inch fabricated deck is the value story.