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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 Z572XS — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 72-inch deck; gas powered
- Kubota ZD1221L-72 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 72-inch deck
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Z572XS uses a Kawasaki engine; ZD1221L-72 uses a Kubota D1305-E3-ZD-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.
- Z572XS has a Hydrostatic transmission; ZD1221L-72 has a 2-HST w/ Gear reduction transmission. The transmission grade tracks duty rating and speed. Grade names are each maker's own and are not comparable across brands.
- Z572XS has a 38.5 hp engine; ZD1221L-72 has a 29.1 hp engine, a 9.4 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.
- Z572XS has a Fabricated deck; ZD1221L-72 has a Kubota ProDeck with ACS deck.
- Z572XS weighs 616.4 kg (1,359 lbs); ZD1221L-72 weighs 790 kg (1,742 lbs), a 173.6 kg difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What Z572XS's weight means for a trailer ›
3 more differences, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- Z572XS has a 999 cc (61 ci) engine; ZD1221L-72 has a 1,261 cc (77 ci) engine, a 262 cc difference.
- Z572XS has a published top speed of 12 mph; ZD1221L-72 has a published top speed of 10.6 mph, a 1.4 mph difference.
- Z572XS holds 45.4 L (12 gal) of fuel; ZD1221L-72 holds 49 L (12.9 gal) of fuel, a 3.6 L difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Z572XS works out to 2.82 ha/hour; ZD1221L-72 works out to 2.49 ha/hour, a 0.34 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
- Bagger Capacity: not published for Z572XS.
- Fuel Type: not published for Z572XS.
- Deck Material: not published for ZD1221L-72.
- Drive System: not published for Z572XS.
- Discharge: not published for ZD1221L-72.
- Price: ZD1221L-72 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 | Z572XS Husqvarna · Commercial |
ZD1221L-72 Kubota · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | A$30,999 | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | diesel |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki | Kubota D1305-E3-ZD-3 |
| Displacement | 61 ci (999 cc) | 77 ci (1261 cc) |
| Engine Power | 38.5 hp | 29.1 hp |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
| Engine Model | FX Series V-Twin | — |
| Fuel Type | — | Diesel |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 72 in (1830 mm) | 72 in (1829 mm) |
| Blades | 3 | 3 |
| Deck Material | Steel | — |
| Deck Construction | Fabricated | Kubota ProDeck with ACS |
| Deck Gauge | 7 | — |
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Blade Tip Speed | — | 17999 ft/min (5486 m/min) |
| Discharge | Mulching/Side discharge | — |
| Max Cut Height | 5 in (127 mm) | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | 2-HST w/ Gear reduction |
| Ground Speed | 12 mph | 10.6 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | — | 26×12.0-16 |
| Reverse Speed | — | 5.3 mph |
| Drive System | — | Adjustable Dual Lever Steering |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 1359 lbs (616.4 kg) | 1742 lbs (790 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 gal (45.4 L) | 12.9 gal (49 L) |
| Length | — | 93.7 in (2380 mm) |
| Width | — | 85.8 in (2180 mm) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | Premium, suspension | — |
| General | ||
| Bagger Capacity | — | 12 bu (423 L) |
Where these models differ, explained
Z572XS: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — husqvarna.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.