Bobcat ZT3500 vs ZT6000: Which Zero-Turn Mower Is Worth the Step Up
ZT3500 or ZT6000? Engine, deck, speed, fuel tank, warranty and current prices for each deck size from our Collins, MS Bobcat dealership.
The ZT3500 and the ZT6000 are both serious zero-turns, and they are not close in size. Here is where they split.
| ZT3500 | ZT6000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Kawasaki FX730V | Kawasaki FX801V |
| Deck system | TufDeck Pro | AirFX |
| Deck sizes | 48", 52", 61" | 52", 61" |
| Cut height | 1.5" to 4.8" | 1.0" to 5.5" |
| Forward speed | 10 mph | 12 mph |
| Fuel tank | 7.8 gal | 15 gal |
| Weight | 832 lb | 1,421 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years / 1,000 hours | 3 years / 2,000 hours |
Current prices by deck
| Deck | ZT3500 | ZT6000 |
|---|---|---|
| 48" | $10,251 | not offered |
| 52" | $10,669 | $13,639 |
| 61" | $11,088 | $14,052 |
At the 52 and 61 inch sizes you can compare the two directly, and the gap in price is what you pay for the heavier frame, the bigger tank, the wider cut-height range and the longer warranty.
Who each one fits
ZT3500. A solid choice for several acres of regular mowing, with a 48 inch deck for tighter yards or a 61 for open ground. It weighs 832 lb, so it is easier to trailer and store.
ZT6000. The heavier-duty machine. The 15 gallon tank means a long day without stopping to refuel, the 1,421 lb frame is steadier, and the 2,000 hour warranty covers heavier use. If you mow every week for many hours, this is the one that is built for that.
The rest of the line
Smaller needs: the ZT2000 and ZT3000. Bigger or faster: the ZT7000. See all of them in our Bobcat zero-turn price guide.
Buying in Collins
Dykes Motors is an authorized Bobcat dealer at 3069 Hwy 49 in Collins, MS, serving Laurel, Hattiesburg and the rest of south Mississippi. Pickup is free at the store, local delivery starts at $199, and farther freight is quoted by distance.