Kubota ZD1221RL-72R
Commercial mower · Model ZD1221RL-72R · Commercial-duty · Diesel
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.
- Weighs 1,775 lb
- On a 6×12 trailer 2,675 lb towed, single-axle 3,500 lb
- Mows an acre in 14 min (10 at top speed) How long for your yard? ›
- How these are worked out ›
The Kubota ZD1221RL-72R is a commercial-grade commercial mower, built for daily commercial mowing, with a 72-inch deck and a 1261cc engine making 29.1 hp. It weighs 1774.7 lb (805 kg).
At a glance
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Engine
| Power Source | diesel |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Kubota D1305-E3-ZD-3 |
| Displacement | 77 ci (1261 cc) |
| Engine Power | 29.1 hp |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
Deck
| Cutting Width | 72 in (1829 mm) |
|---|---|
| Blades | 3 |
| Deck Construction | Kubota ProDeck |
| Blade Tip Speed | 17999 ft/min (5486 m/min) |
| Max Cut Height | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) |
Drive
| Transmission | 2-HST w/ Gear reduction |
|---|---|
| Ground Speed | 10.6 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 26×12.0-16 |
| Drive System | Adjustable Dual Lever Steering |
| Reverse Speed | 5.3 mph |
Dimensions
| Weight | 1775 lbs (805 kg) |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 12.9 gal (49 L) |
| Length | 93.7 in (2380 mm) |
| Width | 75.2 in (1910 mm) |
| Height | 78.7 in (2000 mm) |
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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 acre3 min 2 min
- ½ acre7 min 5 min
- 1 acre14 min 10 min
- 2 acres28 min 20 min
- 5 acres1 h 10 min 49 min
- 10 acres2 h 20 min 1 h 38 min
About 14 min per acre at 4.3 acres/hour, mowing at 7.4 mph. The second figure is at the published 10.6 mph top speed (6.14 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows. About 55.5 acres per tank.
Weight & hauling
- Machine weight1,775 lb
- + 6×12 trailer900 lb
- Towed weight2,675 lb
- single-axle 3,500 lbCarries it, 825 lb spare
- tandem-axle 7,000 lbCarries it, 4,325 lb spare
Needs a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer and a vehicle rated to tow at least 2,675 lb.
Gate & trailer fit
- 32 in gateToo wide
- 36 in gateToo wide
- 48 in gateToo wide
Needs at least 76 in of clearance.
Power & run time
- Power per deck inch0.404 hp/in
- Run time per tank~12.9 h
Mowing times assume 4.3 acres/hour: deck width x 7.4 mph at 80% efficiency, which allows for overlap, turns and trimming. 7.4 mph is 70% of the 10.6 mph top speed Kubota publishes - almost nobody mows flat out. The "at top speed" figure is the same sum at 10.6 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.
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