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Kubota Z412KW-48

Zero-Turn mower · Model Z412KW-48 · 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 Z412KW-48 is a prosumer-grade gas zero-turn mower, built for large residential properties and acreage, with a 48-inch deck and a 726cc engine making 22 hp. It weighs 868.6 lb (394 kg).

At a glance

Power Source
gas
Cutting Width
48 in (1219 mm)
Displacement
44.3 ci (726 cc)
Engine Power
22 hp
Transmission
2-HST w/Gear reduction
Ground Speed
9.9 mph
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Engine

Kubota Z412KW-48 engine specifications
Power Sourcegas
Displacement44.3 ci (726 cc)
Engine Power22 hp
Engine MakeKawasaki GH7302V
Cylinders2
Fuel TypePetrol

Deck

Kubota Z412KW-48 deck specifications
Cutting Width48 in (1219 mm)
Blades3
Min Cut Height1.5 in (38 mm)
Max Cut Height5 in (127 mm)
Blade Tip Speed18799 ft/min (5730 m/min)
DischargeSide discharge

Drive

Kubota Z412KW-48 drive specifications
Transmission2-HST w/Gear reduction
Ground Speed9.9 mph
Drive Tire Size24×9.5-14
Drive SystemAdjustable Dual Lever Steering
Reverse Speed5 mph

Dimensions

Kubota Z412KW-48 dimensions specifications
Weight869 lbs (394 kg)
Fuel Capacity6.8 gal (25.7 L)
Length80.9 in (2055 mm)
Width61.1 in (1552 mm)
Height69.8 in (1772 mm)

General

Kubota Z412KW-48 general specifications
Bagger Capacity7.1 bu (250 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 acre6 min 4 min
  • ½ acre11 min 8 min
  • 1 acre22 min 16 min
  • 2 acres44 min 31 min
  • 5 acres1 h 51 min 1 h 18 min
  • 10 acres3 h 42 min 2 h 36 min

About 22 min per acre at 2.7 acres/hour, mowing at 7.0 mph. The second figure is at the published 9.9 mph top speed (3.86 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows. About 18.4 acres per tank.

Weight & hauling

  • Machine weight869 lb
  • + 6×12 trailer900 lb
  • Towed weight1,769 lb
  • single-axle 3,500 lbCarries it, 1,731 lb spare
  • tandem-axle 7,000 lbCarries it, 5,231 lb spare

Needs a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer and a vehicle rated to tow at least 1,769 lb.

Gate & trailer fit

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

Needs at least 62 in of clearance.

Power & run time

  • Power per deck inch0.458 hp/in
  • Run time per tank~6.8 h

Mowing times assume 2.7 acres/hour: deck width x 7.0 mph at 80% efficiency, which allows for overlap, turns and trimming. 7.0 mph is 70% of the 9.9 mph top speed Kubota publishes - almost nobody mows flat out. The "at top speed" figure is the same sum at 9.9 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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