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 218T — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 43-inch deck; gas powered
- Kubota T2290KW-42 — prosumer: larger home properties and light acreage; 42-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- TS 218T 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 218T 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 218T has a 24.5 hp engine; T2290KW-42 has a 21.5 hp engine, a 3 hp difference. Published horsepower is the maker's rating at a stated engine speed. It is a different measure from displacement, and two engines of equal rating can pull differently.
- TS 218T 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.
- TS 218T has a 708 cc (43.2 ci) engine; T2290KW-42 has a 726 cc (44.3 ci) engine, a 18 cc difference. Displacement is the engine's size, not its output. A larger engine is not necessarily a more powerful one.
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- TS 218T 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 218T.
- Fuel Capacity: not published for TS 218T.
- Bagger Capacity: not published for TS 218T.
- Blades: not published for TS 218T.
- Drive System: not published for TS 218T.
- Discharge: not published for TS 218T.
- Cut height range: not published for TS 218T.
- 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 218T Husqvarna · Riding (Lawn Tractor) |
T2290KW-42 Kubota · Riding (Lawn Tractor) |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | A$6,599 | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 43.2 ci (708 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 24.5 hp | 21.5 hp |
| Engine Make | Husqvarna | Kawasaki GH739V-3 |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Engine Model | HV 708AE | — |
| 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.