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Kubota T2290KW-42

Riding (Lawn Tractor) mower · Model T2290KW-42 · Prosumer-duty · Gas

Kubota Australia doesn’t publish a recommended retail price for this model online — it’s dealer quote only. The Kubota Australia product page is the place to start.

Sold in Australia — listed on kubota.com.au, checked 20 Oct 2026.

The Kubota T2290KW-42 is a prosumer-grade gas lawn tractor, built for large residential properties and acreage, with a 42-inch deck and a 726cc engine making 21.5 hp. It weighs 621.7 lb (282 kg).

At a glance

Power Source
gas
Cutting Width
42 in (1067 mm)
Displacement
44.3 ci (726 cc)
Engine Power
21.5 hp
Transmission
Hydro-Gear G730
Weight
622 lbs (282 kg)
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Chosen by stated rules, not opinion: same class, a deck within 6 in of this one, the same kind of power and a compatible duty class, then the closest power, weight and price, with other makers preferred. Figures are the manufacturers’ published ones; nothing is estimated.

Engine

Kubota T2290KW-42 engine specifications
Power Sourcegas
Displacement44.3 ci (726 cc)
Engine Power21.5 hp
Engine MakeKawasaki GH739V-3
Cylinders2
Fuel TypePetrol

Deck

Kubota T2290KW-42 deck specifications
Cutting Width42 in (1067 mm)
Blades2
Min Cut Height1 in (25 mm)
Max Cut Height4 in (102 mm)
DischargeSide discharge

Drive

Kubota T2290KW-42 drive specifications
TransmissionHydro-Gear G730
Ground Speed5.7 mph
Drive Tire Size20 x 10.0 - 10
Drive System4Wheels-2WD
Reverse Speed3.5 mph

Dimensions

Kubota T2290KW-42 dimensions specifications
Weight622 lbs (282 kg)
Fuel Capacity3.6 gal (13.6 L)
Length74.8 in (1900 mm)
Width54.8 in (1392 mm)
Height51.6 in (1310 mm)

General

Kubota T2290KW-42 general specifications
Bagger Capacity7 bu (247 L)

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What the parts on this spec sheet mean

Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.

What the specs work out to

Figures MowerFacts computes from Kubota’s own numbers — not published by the manufacturer.

Mowing time

  • ¼ acre11 min 8 min
  • ½ acre22 min 15 min
  • 1 acre44 min 31 min
  • 2 acres1 h 28 min 1 h 2 min
  • 5 acres3 h 41 min 2 h 35 min

About 44 min per acre at 1.36 acres/hour, mowing at 4.0 mph. The second figure is at the published 5.7 mph top speed (1.94 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows. About 4.9 acres per tank.

Weight & hauling

  • Machine weight622 lb
  • + 6×12 trailer900 lb
  • Towed weight1,522 lb
  • single-axle 3,500 lbCarries it, 1,978 lb spare
  • tandem-axle 7,000 lbCarries it, 5,478 lb spare

Needs a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer and a vehicle rated to tow at least 1,522 lb.

Gate & trailer fit

  • 32 in gateToo wide
  • 36 in gateToo wide
  • 48 in gateToo wide

Needs at least 55 in of clearance.

Power & run time

  • Power per deck inch0.512 hp/in
  • Run time per tank~3.6 h

Mowing times assume 1.36 acres/hour: deck width x 4.0 mph at 80% efficiency, which allows for overlap, turns and trimming. 4.0 mph is 70% of the 5.7 mph top speed Kubota publishes - almost nobody mows flat out. The "at top speed" figure is the same sum at 5.7 mph, shown so you can see it.

Fit uses Kubota's published overall width.

Towed weight adds a 900 lb allowance for a 6x12 open utility trailer to Kubota's published machine weight. Your trailer's own weight is on its VIN plate. Tongue weight, axle placement and your vehicle's tow rating are still yours to check — this is the load, not a loading plan.

Run time assumes a typical 1 gal/hour burn at working load; real consumption varies with engine, load and cut.

Source: Kubota (manufacturer) · archived copy

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