Description
The Ariens Apex 48 KW pairs a 48-inch ENVY™ ELITE fabricated cutting deck — 5½ inches deep in 10-gauge steel — with a 23 hp Kawasaki FR691V twin. A fully tubular steel frame, self-adjusting belt technology and a padded high-back seat make it a machine built for full afternoons in the saddle.
Engine and Drive
- 23 hp / 726 cc Kawasaki FR691V 4-cycle twin with 12-volt key start and an oil filter.
- Hydro-Gear ZT-3100 hydrostatic transaxle driving the rear wheels.
- 8 mph forward, 4 mph reverse with variable speed control.
- 5-gallon fuel tank for long sessions between fills.
Cutting Deck
- 48-inch ENVY™ ELITE fabricated deck, 5½ in. deep in welded 10-gauge steel.
- 3-in-1 cutting — side discharge, bag or mulch.
- 15 cutting positions from 1.5 to 5.0 inches, set by a foot-operated deck lift.
- Three blades on aluminium spindles, engaged by an Ogura GT1A electric clutch.
Comfort and Controls
- Adjustable high-back seat with seat springs and armrests.
- Hour meter and engine guard included as standard.
Specifications
| Engine | Kawasaki FR691V, 23 HP, 726 cc, 2-cylinder, 4-cycle |
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| Starting system | 12-volt key start |
| Fuel capacity | 5 gallons |
| Cutting width | 48 in. |
| Cutting height | 1.5–5.0 in., 15 positions |
| Deck | 10-gauge welded, aluminium spindles, 3 blades |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic, ZT-3100 Hydro-Gear transaxle |
| Speed | 8 mph forward / 4 mph reverse |
| Tyres | Front 13 x 6.5 in., rear 22 x 10 in., pneumatic |
| Weight | 823 lb |
| Dimensions | 71.5 in. L x 50.0 in. W x 42.0 in. H |
| Certification | ANSI |
| Warranty | 3 years consumer / 1 year commercial (engine 2 years consumer / 1 year commercial) |
Sold Separately
- Rear bagger, trailer hitch, mulcher kit and headlights.
Additional information​
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Ariens Apex 48 KW Zero Turn Lawn Mower
$2,139.00
Residential zero-turn with a 48-inch 10-gauge fabricated ENVY ELITE deck and 23 hp Kawasaki FR691V twin, 3-in-1 cutting, hydrostatic drive and an 8 mph top speed. 3-year warranty.
We provide a comprehensive 2-year warranty covering manufacturing defects and material failures.
Every blade undergoes rigorous quality control to ensure long-lasting performance and structural integrity.
Worldwide tracked delivery. Dispatched within 24 hours of order confirmation.
Not satisfied? Return any item within 90 days for a full refund, no questions asked.
Full technical details and material specifications are listed below.
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