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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.
- Kubota F2890 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage
- Kubota ZD1221R-60 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 60-inch deck
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- F2890 uses a Kubota D1105 engine; ZD1221R-60 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.
- F2890 has a HST transmission; ZD1221R-60 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.
- F2890 has 4WD drive; ZD1221R-60 has Adjustable Dual Lever Steering drive.
- F2890 holds 61 L (16.1 gal) of fuel; ZD1221R-60 holds 49 L (12.9 gal) of fuel, a 12 L difference. Tank size bounds how long a machine runs between stops. Consumption varies with engine, load and speed, so hours per tank are not fixed.
- F2890 has a published top speed of 12.4 mph; ZD1221R-60 has a published top speed of 10.6 mph, a 1.9 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
3 more differences, what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- F2890 has a 1,123 cc (68.5 ci) engine; ZD1221R-60 has a 1,261 cc (77 ci) engine, a 138 cc difference.
- F2890 has a 28 hp engine; ZD1221R-60 has a 29.1 hp engine, a 1.1 hp difference.
- F2890 weighs 748 kg (1,649 lbs); ZD1221R-60 weighs 765 kg (1,687 lbs), a 17 kg difference.
Not comparable
- Cutting Width: not published for F2890.
- Bagger Capacity: not published for ZD1221R-60.
- Blades: not published for F2890.
- Deck Construction: not published for F2890.
- Cut height range: not published for F2890.
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.
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| Spec | F2890 Kubota · Commercial |
ZD1221R-60 Kubota · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | dealer quote | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | diesel | diesel |
| Engine Make | Kubota D1105 | Kubota D1305-E3-ZD-3 |
| Displacement | 68.5 ci (1123 cc) | 77 ci (1261 cc) |
| Engine Power | 28 hp | 29.1 hp |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | — | 60 in (1524 mm) |
| Blades | — | 3 |
| Deck Construction | — | Kubota ProDeck |
| Min Cut Height | — | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Blade Tip Speed | — | 16900 ft/min (5151 m/min) |
| Max Cut Height | — | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | HST | 2-HST w/ Gear reduction |
| Ground Speed | 12.4 mph | 10.6 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 18×9.5-8 | 26×12.0-16 |
| Reverse Speed | 6.8 mph | 5.3 mph |
| Drive System | 4WD | Adjustable Dual Lever Steering |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 1649 lbs (748 kg) | 1687 lbs (765 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.1 gal (61 L) | 12.9 gal (49 L) |
| Length | 96.5 in (2450 mm) | 89 in (2260 mm) |
| Width | 53.9 in (1370 mm) | 63 in (1600 mm) |
| Height | 78.1 in (1985 mm) | 78.7 in (2000 mm) |
| General | ||
| Bagger Capacity | 11.4 bu (400 L) | — |
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.