Compare Mowers
Prices are the recommended retail prices published by each manufacturer’s Australian site, in AUD, as read on the date shown on each model’s page; dealers set the final price.
A side-by-side reference of each model's stated specifications. MowerFacts doesn’t give opinions: where a published, spec-derived rule can separate machines we mark a Data Pick and show the rule; here, read the values and decide what fits your needs.
Best suited for
What each model is built for, from its duty class and key specs. This is a neutral reference — MowerFacts does not rank one model above another.
- Husqvarna TS 216 Tm — residential: typical home lawns; 43-inch deck; gas powered
- Kubota T2290KW-42 — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 42-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 4 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- TS 216 Tm uses a Husqvarna engine; T2290KW-42 uses a Kawasaki GH739V-3 engine. The engine maker builds the engine; the mower maker chooses the model, rating and fit, so the badge alone does not settle output or longevity.
- TS 216 Tm has a Hydrostatic transmission; T2290KW-42 has a Hydro-Gear G730 transmission. The transmission grade tracks duty rating and speed. Grade names are each maker's own and are not comparable across brands.
- TS 216 Tm has a 635 cc (38.8 ci) engine; T2290KW-42 has a 726 cc (44.3 ci) engine, a 91 cc difference. Displacement is the engine's size, not its output. A larger engine is not necessarily a more powerful one.
- TS 216 Tm has a published top speed of 6.2 mph; T2290KW-42 has a published top speed of 5.7 mph, a 0.5 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- TS 216 Tm works out to 0.86 ha/hour; T2290KW-42 works out to 0.79 ha/hour, a 0.08 ha/hour difference. Calculated by MowerFacts from deck width and the published top speed at 80% efficiency; it is not a manufacturer figure, and real mowing is slower.
Not comparable
- Weight: not published for TS 216 Tm.
- Fuel Capacity: not published for TS 216 Tm.
- Bagger Capacity: not published for TS 216 Tm.
- Blades: not published for TS 216 Tm.
- Drive System: not published for TS 216 Tm.
- Discharge: not published for TS 216 Tm.
- Cut height range: not published for TS 216 Tm.
- Price: T2290KW-42 is dealer quote only.
Verified means each manufacturer publishes the figure. A bigger number is only a bigger number; nothing here says which machine is better. The full specification table is below.
Which is faster on your property? › Measure your lawn once and MowerFacts times all 2 against it.
| Spec | TS 216 Tm Husqvarna · Riding (Lawn Tractor) |
T2290KW-42 Kubota · Riding (Lawn Tractor) |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | A$5,999 | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 38.8 ci (635 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 21.5 hp | 21.5 hp |
| Engine Make | Husqvarna | Kawasaki GH739V-3 |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Engine Model | HV 635E | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 42.5 in (1080 mm) | 42 in (1067 mm) |
| Blades | — | 2 |
| Min Cut Height | — | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | — | 4 in (102 mm) |
| Anti-Scalp Rollers | Yes | — |
| Discharge | — | Side discharge |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydro-Gear G730 |
| Ground Speed | 6.2 mph | 5.7 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | — | 20 x 10.0 - 10 |
| Reverse Speed | 3.7 mph | 3.5 mph |
| Drive System | — | 4Wheels-2WD |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | — | 622 lbs (282 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | — | 3.6 gal (13.6 L) |
| Length | 79.9 in (2029 mm) | 74.8 in (1900 mm) |
| Width | — | 54.8 in (1392 mm) |
| Height | 44.3 in (1124 mm) | 51.6 in (1310 mm) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | Comfort | — |
| General | ||
| Bagger Capacity | — | 7 bu (247 L) |
Where these models differ, explained
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.