Kubota ZG222-48
Commercial mower · Model ZG222-48 · 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.
- Weighs 1,168 lb
- On a 6×12 trailer 2,068 lb towed, single-axle 3,500 lb
- Mows an acre in 25 min (17 at top speed) How long for your yard? ›
- How these are worked out ›
The Kubota ZG222-48 is a commercial-grade gas commercial mower, built for daily commercial mowing, with a 48-inch deck and a 768cc engine making 22 hp. It weighs 1168.4 lb (530 kg).
At a glance
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Engine
| Power Source | gas |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Kubota KGZ770-E2-MA3 |
| Displacement | 46.9 ci (768 cc) |
| Engine Power | 22 hp |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
Deck
| Cutting Width | 48 in (1219 mm) |
|---|---|
| Blades | 3 |
| Deck Construction | Pro commercial - Fabricated deck |
| Blade Tip Speed | 17001 ft/min (5182 m/min) |
| Max Cut Height | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) |
Drive
| Transmission | Integral Type HST, Shaft Driven |
|---|---|
| Ground Speed | 9 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 23×10.5-12 |
| Drive System | Adjustable Dual Lever Steering |
| Reverse Speed | 5 mph |
Dimensions
| Weight | 1168 lbs (530 kg) |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 7.4 gal (28 L) |
| Length | 82.5 in (2096 mm) |
| Width | 61.1 in (1552 mm) |
| Height | 69.9 in (1775 mm) |
General
| Bagger Capacity | 8 bu (282 L) |
|---|
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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 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 5 min 2 h 52 min
About 25 min per acre at 2.45 acres/hour, mowing at 6.3 mph. The second figure is at the published 9.0 mph top speed (3.49 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows. About 18.1 acres per tank.
Weight & hauling
- Machine weight1,168 lb
- + 6×12 trailer900 lb
- Towed weight2,068 lb
- single-axle 3,500 lbCarries it, 1,432 lb spare
- tandem-axle 7,000 lbCarries it, 4,932 lb spare
Needs a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer and a vehicle rated to tow at least 2,068 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~7.4 h
Mowing times assume 2.45 acres/hour: deck width x 6.3 mph at 80% efficiency, which allows for overlap, turns and trimming. 6.3 mph is 70% of the 9.0 mph top speed Kubota publishes - almost nobody mows flat out. The "at top speed" figure is the same sum at 9.0 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