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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.
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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 FC2-221 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage
- Kubota F2890 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- FC2-221 holds 16 L (4.2 gal) of fuel; F2890 holds 61 L (16.1 gal) of fuel, a 45 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.
- FC2-221 uses a Kubota D902 engine; F2890 uses a Kubota D1105 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.
- FC2-221 has a published top speed of 6.8 mph; F2890 has a published top speed of 12.4 mph, a 5.7 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- FC2-221 has a 22 hp engine; F2890 has a 28 hp engine, a 6 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.
- FC2-221 has a 898 cc (54.8 ci) engine; F2890 has a 1,123 cc (68.5 ci) engine, a 225 cc difference. Displacement is the engine's size, not its output. A larger engine is not necessarily a more powerful one.
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Other verified differences
- FC2-221 weighs 657 kg (1,448 lbs); F2890 weighs 748 kg (1,649 lbs), a 91 kg difference.
- FC2-221 has a 480 L (13.6 bu) bagger; F2890 has a 400 L (11.4 bu) bagger, a 80 L difference.
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 | FC2-221 Kubota · Commercial |
F2890 Kubota · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | dealer quote | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | diesel | diesel |
| Engine Make | Kubota D902 | Kubota D1105 |
| Displacement | 54.8 ci (898 cc) | 68.5 ci (1123 cc) |
| Engine Power | 22 hp | 28 hp |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | HST | HST |
| Ground Speed | 6.8 mph | 12.4 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 15x6-6 | 18×9.5-8 |
| Reverse Speed | 3.1 mph | 6.8 mph |
| Drive System | 4WD | 4WD |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 1448 lbs (657 kg) | 1649 lbs (748 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.2 gal (16 L) | 16.1 gal (61 L) |
| Length | 87.6 in (2225 mm) | 96.5 in (2450 mm) |
| Width | 39.4 in (1000 mm) | 53.9 in (1370 mm) |
| Height | 78.7 in (2000 mm) | 78.1 in (1985 mm) |
| General | ||
| Bagger Capacity | 13.6 bu (480 L) | 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.