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Prices are the recommended retail prices published by each manufacturer’s Australian site, in AUD, as read on the date shown on each model’s page; dealers set the final price.
A side-by-side reference of each model's stated specifications. MowerFacts doesn’t give opinions: where a published, spec-derived rule can separate machines we mark a Data Pick and show the rule; here, read the values and decide what fits your needs.
Best suited for
What each model is built for, from its duty class and key specs. This is a neutral reference — MowerFacts does not rank one model above another.
- Kubota ZD1221R-60 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 60-inch deck
- Husqvarna Z560X — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 60-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- ZD1221R-60 uses a Kubota D1305-E3-ZD-3 engine; Z560X uses a Kawasaki engine. The engine maker builds the engine; the mower maker chooses the model, rating and fit, so the badge alone does not settle output or longevity.
- ZD1221R-60 has a 2-HST w/ Gear reduction transmission; Z560X has a Hydrostatic transmission. The transmission grade tracks duty rating and speed. Grade names are each maker's own and are not comparable across brands.
- ZD1221R-60 weighs 765 kg (1,687 lbs); Z560X weighs 593.8 kg (1,309 lbs), a 171.2 kg difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What ZD1221R-60's weight means for a trailer ›
- ZD1221R-60 has a 1,261 cc (77 ci) engine; Z560X has a 999.6 cc (61 ci) engine, a 261.4 cc difference. Displacement is the engine's size, not its output. A larger engine is not necessarily a more powerful one.
- ZD1221R-60 has a published top speed of 10.6 mph; Z560X has a published top speed of 12 mph, a 1.4 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
2 more differences, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- ZD1221R-60 has a 29.1 hp engine; Z560X has a 31 hp engine, a 1.9 hp difference.
- ZD1221R-60 holds 49 L (12.9 gal) of fuel; Z560X holds 45.4 L (12 gal) of fuel, a 3.6 L difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- ZD1221R-60 works out to 2.07 ha/hour; Z560X works out to 2.35 ha/hour, a 0.28 ha/hour difference. Calculated by MowerFacts from deck width and the published top speed at 80% efficiency; it is not a manufacturer figure, and real mowing is slower.
Not comparable
- Fuel Type: not published for Z560X.
- Deck Material: not published for ZD1221R-60.
- Deck Construction: not published for Z560X.
- Drive System: not published for Z560X.
- Discharge: not published for ZD1221R-60.
- Price: ZD1221R-60 is dealer quote only.
Verified means each manufacturer publishes the figure. A bigger number is only a bigger number; nothing here says which machine is better. The full specification table is below.
Which is faster on your property? › Measure your lawn once and MowerFacts times all 2 against it.
| Spec | ZD1221R-60 Kubota · Commercial |
Z560X Husqvarna · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | dealer quote | A$26,499 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | diesel | gas |
| Engine Make | Kubota D1305-E3-ZD-3 | Kawasaki |
| Displacement | 77 ci (1261 cc) | 61 ci (999.6 cc) |
| Engine Power | 29.1 hp | 31 hp |
| Cylinders | 3 | 2 |
| Engine Model | — | FX Series V-Twin |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 60 in (1524 mm) | 60 in (1524 mm) |
| Blades | 3 | 3 |
| Deck Material | — | Steel |
| Deck Construction | Kubota ProDeck | — |
| Anti-Scalp Rollers | — | Yes |
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Blade Tip Speed | 16900 ft/min (5151 m/min) | — |
| Discharge | — | Collect/Mulch/Side discharge |
| Cut Positions | — | 16 |
| Max Cut Height | 5 in (127 mm) | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | 2-HST w/ Gear reduction | Hydrostatic |
| Ground Speed | 10.6 mph | 12 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 26×12.0-16 | — |
| Reverse Speed | 5.3 mph | — |
| Drive System | Adjustable Dual Lever Steering | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 1687 lbs (765 kg) | 1309 lbs (593.8 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.9 gal (49 L) | 12 gal (45.4 L) |
| Length | 89 in (2260 mm) | 81 in (2057 mm) |
| Width | 63 in (1600 mm) | — |
| Height | 78.7 in (2000 mm) | 21 in (533 mm) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Seat Type | — | Premium, suspension |
Z560X: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — husqvarna.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.