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https://www.lowes.com/pd/Greenworks-Maximus-54-in-41-HP-Brushless-motor-Battery-Zero-turn-riding-lawn-mower/5020422649?irclickid=ztA0HLW3PxyZWLNxSzWOvxJ5Ukr1nbzl0w-wWo0&irgwc=1&im_rewards=1&afsrc=1&cm_mmc=aff-_-c-_-prd-_-mdv-_-gdy-_-%22Loyalty%22-_--_-10579-_-null-_-0 is this the same thing for under $5k?
In short, yes these appear to be the same.
The Amazon one is MZ5481 and the Lowes one is MZ5481A1. I looked on the GreenWorks website and there is only MZ5481A1. My guess is Amazon cut the model number short. Also, the 60" is only $500 more if you need the extra cutting width. However, I did notice that the mower is out of stock at Lowe's. Only the 42" seems to be in stock.
Edit: Maybe this will never be an issue for most people, but as someone who ran a lawn mowing side gig for years something to keep in mind is that this isn't a belt driven deck. Each spindle (part of the blade system) appears to be a separate motor. So if I have a belt driven spindle problem it costs me about $30-50 (3rd party, not oem). I would expect these motors will be expensive for a long while yet. On the positive you have no belt maintenance and probably get strong or stronger power. I would be more worried about hitting stuff hidden in long grass. Again, I can't say if this would ever be a real issue for most owners, but wanted to share my two cents from a semi-commercial perspective.
Last edited by FantasticRoad810 October 17, 2026 at 01:31 PM.
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The Amazon one is MZ5481 and the Lowes one is MZ5481A1. I looked on the GreenWorks website and there is only MZ5481A1. My guess is Amazon cut the model number short. Also, the 60" is only $500 more if you need the extra cutting width. However, I did notice that the mower is out of stock at Lowe's. Only the 42" seems to be in stock.
Edit: Maybe this will never be an issue for most people, but as someone who ran a lawn mowing side gig for years something to keep in mind is that this isn't a belt driven deck. Each spindle (part of the blade system) appears to be a separate motor. So if I have a belt driven spindle problem it costs me about $30-50 (3rd party, not oem). I would expect these motors will be expensive for a long while yet. On the positive you have no belt maintenance and probably get strong or stronger power. I would be more worried about hitting stuff hidden in long grass. Again, I can't say if this would ever be a real issue for most owners, but wanted to share my two cents from a semi-commercial perspective.
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