Which is better for a one-acre lawn?

The Craftsman Z5400. A 46-inch deck and 22 HP are enough for an acre, and you save roughly $2,300. The Husqvarna's advantages show up on larger, rougher ground.

The Husqvarna Z254F. Its fabricated welded deck resists flex and dents that shorten a stamped deck's life, and the Kawasaki FR engine and Hydro-Gear drives are built for heavier duty.

Is the Husqvarna worth the extra money?

If you mow two acres or more and plan to keep the machine many years, yes. If you mow under an acre or want the lowest cost, the Craftsman at $989.99 as of November 4, 2026 is the better value.

The Husqvarna. Its 54-inch deck is 8 inches wider than the Craftsman's 46-inch deck, and it runs to 6.5 mph.

Which handles uneven ground better?

The Husqvarna. The fabricated deck flexes less across its wider span, and it weighs 70 lb less than the Craftsman, which helps on slopes.

Can both bag and mulch?

Yes. The Craftsman includes a bagger and takes an optional mulching kit. The Husqvarna supports collect, mulch and side discharge.

CRAFTSMAN Z5400 46-Inch Zero-Turn Riding Lawn Mower vs Husqvarna Z254F Special Edition 54-Inch Zero-Turn Riding Mower

The Husqvarna Z254F is the better mower: fabricated deck, Kawasaki engine, wider 54-inch cut and Hydro-Gear drives. The Craftsman Z5400 costs far less, $989.99 at Cool Gas Depot as of November 4, 2026, versus $3,299.99 at Georgia Equipment Dublin as of the same date. Buy the Craftsman if budget rules and your lawn is under about an acre; buy the Husqvarna if you mow two acres or more and want a machine built to last.

Today the CRAFTSMAN Z5400 46-Inch Zero-Turn Riding Lawn Mower costs $2,310.00 less at its best price.

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