Kubota Z242KW-48
Zero-Turn mower · Model Z242KW-48 · 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 Z242KW-48 (Z242KW-48). Also sold in the United States: US specs and list price.
- Weighs 844 lb
- On a 6×12 trailer 1,744 lb towed, single-axle 3,500 lb
- Mows an acre in 28 min (19 at top speed) How long for your yard? ›
- How these are worked out ›
The Kubota Z242KW-48 is a commercial-grade gas zero-turn mower, built for daily commercial mowing, with a 48-inch deck and a 726cc engine making 21.5 hp. It weighs 844 lb (382.8 kg).
At a glance
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Engine
| Power Source | gas |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 21.5 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki FR651V |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Deck
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) |
|---|---|
| Deck Material | 10Ga |
| Deck Gauge | 10 |
Drive
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear ZT-3100 |
|---|---|
| Ground Speed | 8 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 22 x 10 - 14 |
| Drive System | Belt |
Dimensions
| Weight | 844 lbs (382.8 kg) |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 4.3 gal (16.3 L) |
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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 acre7 min 5 min
- ½ acre14 min 10 min
- 1 acre28 min 19 min
- 2 acres55 min 39 min
- 5 acres2 h 18 min 1 h 37 min
- 10 acres4 h 36 min 3 h 13 min
About 28 min per acre at 2.17 acres/hour, mowing at 5.6 mph. The second figure is at the published 8.0 mph top speed (3.1 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows. About 9.3 acres per tank.
Weight & hauling
- Machine weight844 lb
- + 6×12 trailer900 lb
- Towed weight1,744 lb
- single-axle 3,500 lbCarries it, 1,756 lb spare
- tandem-axle 7,000 lbCarries it, 5,256 lb spare
Needs a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer and a vehicle rated to tow at least 1,744 lb.
Gate & trailer fit
- 32 in gateToo wide
- 36 in gateToo wide
- 48 in gateToo wide
Needs at least 54 in of clearance (estimated).
Power & run time
- Power per deck inch0.448 hp/in
- Run time per tank~4.3 h
Mowing times assume 2.17 acres/hour: deck width x 5.6 mph at 80% efficiency, which allows for overlap, turns and trimming. 5.6 mph is 70% of the 8.0 mph top speed Kubota publishes - almost nobody mows flat out. The "at top speed" figure is the same sum at 8.0 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