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List prices are the manufacturer’s published figures, re-checked daily; they exclude tax, freight and dealer setup.
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.
- Hustler Turf Diesel Z — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 72-inch deck
- Kubota ZD1211L-72 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 72-inch deck
What’s different? The 3 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Diesel Z uses a Perkins engine; ZD1211L-72 uses a Kubota D1105-E4-ZD-2 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.
- Diesel Z holds 14.4 gal (54.5 L) of fuel; ZD1211L-72 holds 12.9 gal (48.8 L) of fuel, a 1.5 gal 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.
- Diesel Z has a published top speed of 11.5 mph; ZD1211L-72 has a published top speed of 10.6 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.
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Diesel Z works out to 6.7 acres/hour; ZD1211L-72 works out to 6.2 acres/hour, a 0.5 acres/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
- Warranty: not published for ZD1211L-72.
- Fuel Type: not published for Diesel Z.
- Drive System: not published for Diesel Z.
- Cut height range: not published for ZD1211L-72.
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 | Diesel Z Hustler Turf · Commercial |
ZD1211L-72 Kubota · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| List price | dealer quote | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | diesel | diesel |
| Engine Make | Perkins | Kubota D1105-E4-ZD-2 |
| Displacement | 69 ci (1130 cc) | 68.5 ci (1123 cc) |
| Engine Power | 25 hp | 24.8 hp |
| Fuel Type | — | Diesel |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 72 in (1829 mm) | 72 in (1829 mm) |
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) | — |
| Max Cut Height | 5.5 in (140 mm) | — |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Tandem Hydro-Gear 21cc pumps with Parker TG wheel motors | Kubota HST |
| Ground Speed | 11.5 mph | 10.6 mph |
| Drive System | — | Shaft |
| Drive Type | Dual Hydrostatic | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 1711 lbs (776.1 kg) | 1742 lbs (790 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.4 gal (54.5 L) | 12.9 gal (48.8 L) |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 5 yr | — |
Where these models differ, explained
Diesel Z: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — hustlerturf.com.
ZD1211L-72: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — kubotausa.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.