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Kubota Z232KW-42

Zero-Turn mower · Model Z232KW-42 · Commercial-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. Listed there as Z232KW-42 (Z232KW-42). Also sold in the United States: US specs and list price.

The Kubota Z232KW-42 is a commercial-grade gas zero-turn mower, built for daily commercial mowing, with a 42-inch deck and a 726cc engine making 21.5 hp. It weighs 643 lb (291.7 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 ZT-2200
Ground Speed
6.5 mph
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Engine

Kubota Z232KW-42 engine specifications
Power Sourcegas
Displacement44.3 ci (726 cc)
Engine Power21.5 hp
Engine MakeKawasaki FR651V
Fuel TypeGasoline

Deck

Kubota Z232KW-42 deck specifications
Cutting Width42 in (1067 mm)
Min Cut Height1.5 in (38 mm)
Max Cut Height4.3 in (108 mm)
Deck Material10Ga steel
Deck Gauge10

Drive

Kubota Z232KW-42 drive specifications
TransmissionHydro-Gear ZT-2200
Ground Speed6.5 mph
Drive Tire Size18 x 7.5 - 10
Drive SystemBelt

Dimensions

Kubota Z232KW-42 dimensions specifications
Weight643 lbs (291.7 kg)
Fuel Capacity3.6 gal (13.6 L)

Similar models

Other zero-turn mowers with comparable specs — including other brands — that buyers cross-shop with the Z232KW-42.

42 in Deck Victa · 42 in (1067 mm)
IKON 42 KAWASAKI Ariens · 42 in (1067 mm)
ZT X 42 KAWASAKI Gravely · 42 in (1067 mm)
ZT XL 42 KAWASAKI Gravely · 42 in (1067 mm)
42 in Fabricated Deck Zero-Turn Mower Victa · gas
Z242F Husqvarna · 42 in (1067 mm)

Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — kubotausa.com.

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What the specs work out to

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

Mowing time

  • ¼ acre10 min 7 min
  • ½ acre19 min 14 min
  • 1 acre39 min 27 min
  • 2 acres1 h 18 min 54 min
  • 5 acres3 h 14 min 2 h 16 min

About 39 min per acre at 1.54 acres/hour, mowing at 4.5 mph. The second figure is at the published 6.5 mph top speed (2.21 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows. About 5.5 acres per tank.

Weight & hauling

  • Machine weight643 lb
  • + 6×12 trailer900 lb
  • Towed weight1,543 lb
  • single-axle 3,500 lbCarries it, 1,957 lb spare
  • tandem-axle 7,000 lbCarries it, 5,457 lb spare

Needs a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer and a vehicle rated to tow at least 1,543 lb.

Gate & trailer fit

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

Needs at least 49 in of clearance (estimated).

Power & run time

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

Mowing times assume 1.54 acres/hour: deck width x 4.5 mph at 80% efficiency, which allows for overlap, turns and trimming. 4.5 mph is 70% of the 6.5 mph top speed Kubota publishes - almost nobody mows flat out. The "at top speed" figure is the same sum at 6.5 mph, shown so you can see it.

Fit uses the deck width plus 6 in for the discharge chute, because Kubota doesn't publish an overall width — measure before buying if a gate is tight.

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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