Compare Mowers
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.
- Toro 48 in GrandStand — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
- Kubota ZG222-48 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 4 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- 48 in GrandStand holds 40.1 L (10.6 gal) of fuel; ZG222-48 holds 28 L (7.4 gal) of fuel, a 12.1 L difference. Tank size bounds how long a machine runs between stops. Consumption varies with engine, load and speed, so hours per tank are not fixed.
- 48 in GrandStand cuts from 38 mm (1.5 in) to 127 mm (5 in); ZG222-48 cuts from 25 mm (1 in) to 127 mm (5 in). The cut-height range is the shortest and tallest cut the deck offers. Most lawns are kept well inside it.
- 48 in GrandStand has a published top speed of 9.9 mph; ZG222-48 has a published top speed of 9 mph, a 0.9 mph difference. Top speed is the maker's maximum in transport. Mowing speed is lower and depends on grass, terrain and the deck.
- 48 in GrandStand has a 726 cc (44.3 ci) engine; ZG222-48 has a 768 cc (46.9 ci) engine, a 42 cc difference. Displacement is the engine's size, not its output. A larger engine is not necessarily a more powerful one.
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- 48 in GrandStand works out to 1.56 ha/hour; ZG222-48 works out to 1.41 ha/hour, a 0.15 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
- Weight: not published for 48 in GrandStand.
- Warranty: not published for ZG222-48.
- Bagger Capacity: not published for 48 in GrandStand.
- Blades: not published for 48 in GrandStand.
- Engine Make: not published for 48 in GrandStand.
- Transmission: not published for 48 in GrandStand.
- Fuel Type: not published for 48 in GrandStand.
- Discharge: not published for ZG222-48.
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 | 48 in GrandStand Toro · Commercial |
ZG222-48 Kubota · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| RRP (AUD) | dealer quote | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Engine Make | — | Kubota KGZ770-E2-MA3 |
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) | 46.9 ci (768 cc) |
| Engine Power | 22 hp | 22 hp |
| Fuel Type | — | Petrol |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) | 48 in (1219 mm) |
| Blades | — | 3 |
| Deck Construction | TURBO FORCE® 7-gauge high-strength steel with bull-nose front bumper | Pro commercial - Fabricated deck |
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Blade Tip Speed | — | 17001 ft/min (5182 m/min) |
| Discharge | Rubber | — |
| Max Cut Height | 5 in (127 mm) | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | — | Integral Type HST, Shaft Driven |
| Ground Speed | 9.9 mph | 9 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | — | 23×10.5-12 |
| Reverse Speed | — | 5 mph |
| Drive System | Twin Turf Torque unitized transaxles with cooling fans | Adjustable Dual Lever Steering |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | — | 1168 lbs (530 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal (40.1 L) | 7.4 gal (28 L) |
| Length | — | 82.5 in (2096 mm) |
| Width | — | 61.1 in (1552 mm) |
| Height | — | 69.9 in (1775 mm) |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 5 yr | — |
| Bagger Capacity | — | 8 bu (282 L) |
Where these models differ, explained
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.