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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 T2090BR-42 — residential: typical home lawns; 42-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.
- T2090BR-42 uses a Briggs & Stratton GH660V 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.
- T2090BR-42 has a Hydro-Gear T3HD 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.
- T2090BR-42 has a 20 hp engine; T2290KW-42 has a 21.5 hp engine, a 1.5 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.
- T2090BR-42 has a 656 cc (40 ci) engine; T2290KW-42 has a 726 cc (44.3 ci) engine, a 70 cc difference. Displacement is the engine's size, not its output. A larger engine is not necessarily a more powerful one.
- T2090BR-42 weighs 270 kg (595 lbs); T2290KW-42 weighs 282 kg (622 lbs), a 12 kg difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What T2090BR-42's weight means for a trailer ›
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 | T2090BR-42 Kubota · Riding (Lawn Tractor) |
T2290KW-42 Kubota · Riding (Lawn Tractor) |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | dealer quote | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 40 ci (656 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 20 hp | 21.5 hp |
| Engine Make | Briggs & Stratton GH660V | Kawasaki GH739V-3 |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 42 in (1067 mm) | 42 in (1067 mm) |
| Blades | 2 | 2 |
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4 in (102 mm) | 4 in (102 mm) |
| Discharge | Side discharge | Side discharge |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear T3HD | Hydro-Gear G730 |
| Ground Speed | 5.7 mph | 5.7 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 20 x 10.0 - 10 | 20 x 10.0 - 10 |
| Reverse Speed | 3.5 mph | 3.5 mph |
| Drive System | 4Wheels-2WD | 4Wheels-2WD |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 595 lbs (270 kg) | 622 lbs (282 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.6 gal (13.6 L) | 3.6 gal (13.6 L) |
| Length | 74.8 in (1900 mm) | 74.8 in (1900 mm) |
| Width | 54.8 in (1392 mm) | 54.8 in (1392 mm) |
| Height | 51.4 in (1305 mm) | 51.6 in (1310 mm) |
| General | ||
| Bagger Capacity | 7 bu (247 L) | 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.