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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.
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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 FC3-261 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage
- Kubota ZD1211-60 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 60-inch deck
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- FC3-261 has a HST transmission; ZD1211-60 has a Kubota HST transmission. The transmission grade tracks duty rating and speed. Grade names are each maker's own and are not comparable across brands.
- FC3-261 holds 30 L (7.9 gal) of fuel; ZD1211-60 holds 48.8 L (12.9 gal) of fuel, a 18.8 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.
- FC3-261 has 4WD drive; ZD1211-60 has Shaft drive.
- FC3-261 weighs 1,000 kg (2,205 lbs); ZD1211-60 weighs 765.2 kg (1,687 lbs), a 234.8 kg difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What FC3-261's weight means for a trailer ›
- FC3-261 has a published top speed of 8.5 mph; ZD1211-60 has a published top speed of 10.6 mph, a 2.1 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
1 more difference, what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- FC3-261 has a 26 hp engine; ZD1211-60 has a 24.8 hp engine, a 1.2 hp difference.
Not comparable
- Cutting Width: not published for FC3-261.
- Bagger Capacity: not published for ZD1211-60.
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 | FC3-261 Kubota · Commercial |
ZD1211-60 Kubota · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | dealer quote | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | diesel | diesel |
| Engine Make | Kubota D1105 | Kubota D1105-E4-ZD-2 |
| Displacement | 68.5 ci (1123 cc) | 68.5 ci (1123 cc) |
| Engine Power | 26 hp | 24.8 hp |
| Cylinders | 3 | — |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | — | 60 in (1524 mm) |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | HST | Kubota HST |
| Ground Speed | 8.5 mph | 10.6 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 16x7.5-8 | — |
| Reverse Speed | 6.2 mph | — |
| Drive System | 4WD | Shaft |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 2205 lbs (1000 kg) | 1687 lbs (765.2 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 7.9 gal (30 L) | 12.9 gal (48.8 L) |
| Length | 88 in (2235 mm) | — |
| Width | 44.3 in (1125 mm) | — |
| Height | 80.7 in (2050 mm) | — |
| General | ||
| Bagger Capacity | 22.7 bu (800 L) | — |
ZD1211-60: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — kubotausa.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.