| Price Range (CAD) | $2,999.99 – ~$7,000 (electric batteries extra) | $4,499.99 – $5,499.99 | ~$5,000+ (USD-priced, no CAD dealer) |
| Engine | Honda GX160 (Z-Series gas) B&S 196cc (S-Series) EGO battery (Z-Series electric) | B&S 127cc XR550 (B models) Honda 122cc GX120 (H models) | B&S XR550 127cc (Edwin gas) LiFePO4 battery (Electra electric) |
| Drive System | Full chain drive + friction clutch for reel engagement/disengagement | V-belt + gear drive (enables 60-sec cartridge swap) | V-belt (Continental CONTIV-GARDEN + SYNCHROFORCE belts) |
| Build Quality | 99% steel construction. Only 8 oz of plastic on the entire mower | Steel frame, plastic grassbox +belt covers | All-metal construction, minimal plastic parts |
| Warranty | 5 Years | 2 Years (homeowner) 3 MONTHS if used commercially | 2 Years (homeowner) 6 Months (commercial use) |
| Cutting Widths | 17", 20", 25", 30" (S + Z Series) | 14", 17", 20" | 18" (45cm) / 22" (55cm) |
| Blade Count Options | 6, 9, or 12 blades (model dependent) | 6 blades standard (10-blade cartridge optional) | 5, 6, or 10 blades (via cartridge swap) |
| Cartridge / Accessory System | No cartridge swap. Single-purpose, dedicated mowing machine. | Quick Cartridge system: swap to scarifier, aerator, dethatcher in ~60 seconds | 5-in-1 cartridge system: verticutter, scarifier, groomer, brush |
| Lawn Size Fit | S17: up to ~3,500 sq ft, Z20:~5,000–8,000 sq ft, Z25:~8,000–15,000 sq ft Z30:15,000+ sq ft | 14": up to ~4,300 sq, ft17": up to ~7,500 sq, ft20": up to ~9,700 sq ft | 45cm: up to ~6,500 sq, ft55cm: up to ~21,500 sq ft |
| Height of Cut Range | 3/16" – 1-3/4" (5mm - 45mm) | 1/4" – 1-1/4" (6mm – 32mm) | 0.2" – 1.8" (4mm – 45mm) |
| Z-Series Availability | Late April 2026 (gas models) Late May 2026 (electric) | In stock (Canada dealer stocks Kensington range) | ❌ NOT available in Canada. No Canadian dealer (US only) |
| Where to Buy (Canada) | PremiumBackyard.ca Ships across Canada | Allett Canada (separate retailer) | ❌ No Canadian option.US orders + cross-border shipping at your expense. |
