Husqvarna Xcite Z375 Review: 60 in Kohler Zero Turn Pros and Cons

The Xcite Z375 is best at cutting time on large, open properties. A 60 inch deck at 6.5 mph covers about 2.7 acres per hour, compared with 2.4 for a 54 inch deck. On 5 acres that is roughly 1 hour 52 minutes instead of 2 hours 4 minutes, about 12 minutes saved every mow, or about 6 hours over a 30 week season.

• 26 HP, 747cc Kohler V-twin. The most displacement in this group, useful for holding blade speed across a wide 3-blade deck in thick grass.
• 60 inch fabricated steel deck. Welded from heavier plate than a stamped deck, so it tolerates rough acreage, roots and the occasional stump.
• A Kohler option. Buyers who prefer Kohler engines, or whose local dealer services them, get one here; the Husqvarna Xcite Z350 54 in. Zero Turn Mower offers a Kohler on a 54 inch deck.

The biggest drawback is size. A 60 inch cutting width means a machine noticeably wider than 60 inches with the chute down, which rules out many residential gates, single garage doors and small trailers. The wide deck also bridges dips less gracefully than a narrower one and needs more room to trim around trees, beds and play sets, so on a busy lot the time savings shrink or disappear.

The spec sheet is also thin. The listing covers only the engine and deck. Transmission, fuel capacity, seat, ROPS and warranty details are not stated, so get them from Husqvarna or a dealer. At this price you should know exactly which transmission you are buying, because that component decides how the mower holds up over hundreds of hours.

These themes summarize published owner reviews of the Xcite Z375 and the Xcite series, not our own use. Review volume on this listing is limited, so read them as tendencies.

Praise themes

• Big mowing jobs finish dramatically faster than on 42 to 54 inch machines.
• The Kohler engine has plenty of power for a wide deck.
• The fabricated deck feels solid and cuts evenly on open ground.

Complaint themes

• The mower is harder to store and move than expected; gate and shed fit is the most common regret.
• More trimming is left around obstacles because the deck cannot reach in as closely.
• Fuel use is higher than on smaller engines.
• Seller delivery and setup quality vary.

Buy it if

• You mow 4 acres or more of mostly open, mostly flat ground.
• Every gate, door and trailer you use clears the overall width with room to spare.
• Time on the seat matters more to you than purchase price.
• You prefer a Kohler V-twin or your dealer services Kohler engines.

Skip it if

• You mow under 3 acres; a 54 inch Husqvarna Z254F 54 in. Zero Turn Mower costs much less and loses only a few minutes.
• Your lawn is full of trees and beds; the Husqvarna Z248F 48 in. Zero Turn Mower maneuvers better.
• You have steep slopes; no zero-turn is the right tool beyond the manual's slope limit.
• You want a fully specified commercial-grade drivetrain on paper; the Husqvarna MZ61 61 in. Zero Turn Mower with ROPS listing states its Hydro-Gear ZT-3100 transmission and warranty.

Warranty: the listing does not state the warranty term. Ask Husqvarna or the dealer for the consumer warranty on the chassis and drivetrain and for the Kohler engine coverage, which engine makers often warrant separately, and get it in writing with your purchase.

Engine certification: gas engines sold for lawn equipment in the US must be certified to EPA emissions standards, and machines sold in California must also be CARB certified. The emissions label is on the engine; a dealer can confirm the engine family if you are buying in California.

Recalls: we cannot query the recall database for you, so check the CPSC recall database at cpsc.gov/Recalls for this model and its serial range before you buy, and again once a year after you own it. Register the product with the manufacturer so a recall notice reaches you directly.