Ariens MaxZoom52 (52") 23HP Zero Turn Lawn Mower

The Ariens Max Zoom® 52 Zero-Turn mower provides commercial-grade power and performance to suit your needs. With well-crafted components, Hydro-Gear® transaxles and a nearly invincible 4-point deck, you can bring commercial performance home to cut your cutting time in half for years to come.

The Max Zoom 52 is powered by a 23HP Kohler® air-cooled V-twin 7000 Series™ engine which is known for its pro-grade features, easy starts, durable components and powerful consistent cut technology, providing more consistent power to your deck to help you get the perfect cut.

The Max Zoom 52 features three blade 52” commercial-style mowing deck. It is fully fabricated from 10-gauge steel. It’s designed with reinforced cast-iron spindles, a 3/8” leading edge and a 4-point professional deck hanging system to deliver commercial grade reliability. With 9 cutting positions ranging from 1” to 5” this mower lets you cut with precision.

Operator comfort is maximized with an adjustable high back plush seat that includes padded armrests. The seat is adjustable directly from the operator’s position. This total combination ensures upgraded comfort for longer mowing sessions.

The Ariens Max Zoom® 52 Zero-Turn mower provides commercial-grade power and performance to suit your needs. With well-crafted components, Hydro-Gear® transaxles and a nearly invincible 4-point deck, you can bring commercial performance home to cut your cutting time in half for years to come.

The Max Zoom 52 is powered by a 23HP Kohler® air-cooled V-twin 7000 Series™ engine which is known for its pro-grade features, easy starts, durable components and powerful consistent cut technology,... more

Changed from a 42" Craftsman tractor mower to this 52" Zero turn. Save me an enormous amount of time. I got the Semi-Pro model because I have 5 acres in south Mississippi that is not nice on equipment and needed the durability of the fab deck and reinforced spindle.

The cut is amazing. Looks golf course flat. I do feel it is under-powered. If I mow full-speed, the engine gets bogged down only after a week's mow. The mower came ready to mow off the pallet. I have approximately 20 hours on the mower and really like my purchase.

I will update the review once this mower withstands the long haul. I would purchase again but would like a bigger engine option.

Changed from a 42" Craftsman tractor mower to this 52" Zero turn. Save me an enormous amount of time. I got the Semi-Pro model because I have 5 acres in south Mississippi that is not nice on equipment and needed the durability of the fab deck and reinforced spindle.

The cut is amazing. Looks golf course flat. I do feel it is under-powered. If I mow full-speed, the engine gets bogged down only after a week's mow. The mower came ready to mow off the pallet. I have approximately 20... more

I did a lot of searching before deciding on a specific
make and model of Zero Turn mower. I am very pleased with the decision I made.

Well I have 300 hours on my machine now and it runs great! It starts right up. It's still real good on gas. I cut 8 acres like nothing. It has made my yard look like a golf course - people love the way my yard looks now, I love it... The lawn mower has done a perfect job. I've done everything they tell me to do to keep it maintained. I did have the drive belt break on me but that was my fault as I ran over a big stick. Now it will cut up little sticks but not big ones lol. Thank you Ariens for making me an awesome machine. I am so happy with this zero turn!

Well I have 300 hours on my machine now and it runs great! It starts right up. It's still real good on gas. I cut 8 acres like nothing. It has made my yard look like a golf course - people love the way my yard looks now, I love it... The lawn mower has done a perfect job. I've done everything they tell me to do to keep it maintained. I did have the drive belt break on me but that was my fault as I ran over a big stick. Now it will cut up little sticks but not big ones lol. Thank you Ariens for... more

The biggest selling point for me on this mower was the fabricated steel deck, and the speed and height that it will mow at.
All in all we really like the mower, but the draw backs are that it is too rigid to let the front end contour to any uneven ground causing it to lift one tire off the ground then to lose traction on the rear tires. I would recommend the mower to a friend if their yard is relatively smooth. Also, because of the speed that it will mow at I would highly recommend adding a suspension seat to the mower.

The biggest selling point for me on this mower was the fabricated steel deck, and the speed and height that it will mow at.
All in all we really like the mower, but the draw backs are that it is too rigid to let the front end contour to any uneven ground causing it to lift one tire off the ground then to lose traction on the rear tires. I would recommend the mower to a friend if their yard is relatively smooth. Also, because of the speed that it will mow at I would highly recommend adding a... more

My 52 inch Ariens zero turn mower came fully assembled with one exception which could have been a factory oversight. The tensioning spring on the idler pulley of the deck had not been installed and it was floating around in the bottom of the crate. No big deal to install it. It also makes a terrible rattling sound when the PTO is first engaged; I need to get some advice on that.

Mowers Direct delivered everything promised and then some. It's a great place to shop for equipment.

I have been looking for a new Zero Turn for about a year. I have a Gravely ZT2252 and it is a good Zero Turn. I was going to get the HD 52 Zero Tune Gravel. but the price and taxes was to high. Then I hear about mowers Direct and looked at there web. they had good information about all the Zero Turn. Grate prices, free shipping. Love this co. P.E.D. I hear that Ariens and Gravely has merge together so I started to look at Ariens. The Ariens MaxZoom52 had all i needed and more then the HD Gravel.

I just got it in June 2015 and I have 8 acres to cut. sometimes 2 time a week. I have 8 hr on my MaxZoom now. i love the was it cut the grass, it is fasted then my old Gravely, the ride is grate, not to bad on gas, start right up, love the big 5 in deck, the ZT3100 hydro-gear trans-axle. that's the best you can get, I did want a 25hp Kohler but the 23hp Kohler is doing fine. Shipping to my house was on time.all i did was put gas in it and started to cut grass, after taking it out of the wooden crate that took me about a hr. lol good shipping rate...

Okay what I don't like about the MaxZoom its not 100 % Gravely, the ft.wheels will come up on hills, but it dose not mess up the cut, traction isn't good on hills if a little wet. And I don't like all the Gas going in one side 7.3 gal of gas x 8 lb.a gal. I think = to 58.4 lb. more on one side. and the back need a HD back bumper. I need to see if they make one..and I'm thinking on putting lead in on the other side if it don't mess up my warranty about 30 lb.

I have been looking for a new Zero Turn for about a year. I have a Gravely ZT2252 and it is a good Zero Turn. I was going to get the HD 52 Zero Tune Gravel. but the price and taxes was to high. Then I hear about mowers Direct and looked at there web. they had good information about all the Zero Turn. Grate prices, free shipping. Love this co. P.E.D. I hear that Ariens and Gravely has merge together so I started to look at Ariens. The Ariens MaxZoom52 had all i needed and more then the HD... more

I'm Thomas from Gallatin, Tenn. I now have 51 hrs on my Ariens MaxZoom52 and I still Love it. It's the best Zero Turn I have ever used.. Good on Gas, Good on cutting, starts right up, it is a real work horse. My traction problem is over. I put on a heavy-duty engine guard and trailer hitch. Added about 50 pounds to the back. Their was a rattle coming from the deck so I put on new mulch blades, now it is smooth no more rattle. And cuts even better. I'm very happy with my Ariens. I just want you all to know what a good mower this is. And about all the gas being on one side helps on hills. 1/2 tank of gas even the weight out because of the deck extended out on the right. But your only talking about 20 pounds one way or the other.

I'm Thomas from Gallatin, Tenn. I now have 51 hrs on my Ariens MaxZoom52 and I still Love it. It's the best Zero Turn I have ever used.. Good on Gas, Good on cutting, starts right up, it is a real work horse. My traction problem is over. I put on a heavy-duty engine guard and trailer hitch. Added about 50 pounds to the back. Their was a rattle coming from the deck so I put on new mulch blades, now it is smooth no more rattle. And cuts even better. I'm very happy with my Ariens. I just want you... more

I mow over two acres of lawn. Used to mow with 50 inch garden tractor, which took about two and a half hours. With the new Ariens Max Zoom, I mow it in an hour and a half, and the cut quality is unbelievable.

This mower is built like a tank, and it's a very smooth running machine. I also own a Ariens snowblower. They make very good quality equipment - better than your regular homeowner grade. I'm a very satisfied customer.

I replaced my Toro Z master mower with this less expensive and very capable machine.It does everything the more expensive mower did and is easy to use.The tires are smaller than my older model and have a little less traction than my older mower on steep slopes.

However the smaller tires allow me to get even closer to obstacles like trees and makes my trimming time much shorter. Why pay a lot more for a mower than one needs to. This mower meets all of my needs at a much more affordable price than my older more expensive machine.

I replaced my Toro Z master mower with this less expensive and very capable machine.It does everything the more expensive mower did and is easy to use.The tires are smaller than my older model and have a little less traction than my older mower on steep slopes.

However the smaller tires allow me to get even closer to obstacles like trees and makes my trimming time much shorter. Why pay a lot more for a mower than one needs to. This mower meets all of my needs at a much more affordable price... more

I've used it for a month now. I love the mower! It cuts a perfect lawn. My wife is amazed how well it cuts. My only complaints are:
The tow hitch should be standard.

The oil filter makes a mess when removed and the should be a drain hole to allow oil to drain neatly under the mower into a pan.
There should be grease fittings on the front wheel pivots.

I tried my Dads toro timecutter yesterday and it don't even compare to the Ariens. This is a great mower and I love it. Mowing is no longer a chore!

I've used it for a month now. I love the mower! It cuts a perfect lawn. My wife is amazed how well it cuts. My only complaints are:
The tow hitch should be standard.

The oil filter makes a mess when removed and the should be a drain hole to allow oil to drain neatly under the mower into a pan.
There should be grease fittings on the front wheel pivots.

I tried my Dads toro timecutter yesterday and it don't even compare to the Ariens. This is a great mower and I love it. Mowing is no... more