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Kubota Z252KW-54

Zero-Turn mower · Model Z252KW-54 · 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 Z252KW-54 (Z252KW-54). Also sold in the United States: US specs and list price.

The Kubota Z252KW-54 is a commercial-grade gas zero-turn mower, built for daily commercial mowing, with a 54-inch deck and a 726cc engine making 24 hp. It weighs 860 lb (390.1 kg).

At a glance

Power Source
gas
Cutting Width
54 in (1372 mm)
Displacement
44.3 ci (726 cc)
Engine Power
24 hp
Transmission
Hydro-Gear ZT-3100
Ground Speed
8 mph
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Engine

Kubota Z252KW-54 engine specifications
Power Sourcegas
Displacement44.3 ci (726 cc)
Engine Power24 hp
Engine MakeKawasaki FR730V
Fuel TypeGasoline

Deck

Kubota Z252KW-54 deck specifications
Cutting Width54 in (1372 mm)
Deck Gauge10

Drive

Kubota Z252KW-54 drive specifications
TransmissionHydro-Gear ZT-3100
Ground Speed8 mph
Drive Tire Size22 x 10 - 14
Drive SystemBelt

Dimensions

Kubota Z252KW-54 dimensions specifications
Weight860 lbs (390.1 kg)
Fuel Capacity4.3 gal (16.3 L)
Length74.4 in (1890 mm)
Width67.3 in (1710 mm)
Height68.4 in (1737 mm)

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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.

What the specs work out to

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

Mowing time

  • ¼ acre6 min 4 min
  • ½ acre12 min 9 min
  • 1 acre25 min 17 min
  • 2 acres49 min 34 min
  • 5 acres2 h 3 min 1 h 26 min
  • 10 acres4 h 6 min 2 h 52 min

About 25 min per acre at 2.44 acres/hour, mowing at 5.6 mph. The second figure is at the published 8.0 mph top speed (3.49 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows. About 10.5 acres per tank.

Weight & hauling

  • Machine weight860 lb
  • + 6×12 trailer900 lb
  • Towed weight1,760 lb
  • single-axle 3,500 lbCarries it, 1,740 lb spare
  • tandem-axle 7,000 lbCarries it, 5,240 lb spare

Needs a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer and a vehicle rated to tow at least 1,760 lb.

Gate & trailer fit

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

Needs at least 68 in of clearance.

Power & run time

  • Power per deck inch0.444 hp/in
  • Run time per tank~4.3 h

Mowing times assume 2.44 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 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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