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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.
- John Deere Z950MZTrak Zero-Turn Mower — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 72-inch deck; gas powered
- Kubota ZD1211-60 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 60-inch deck
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Z950MZTrak Zero-Turn Mower has a Hydrostatic transmission; ZD1211-60 has a Kubota HST transmission. The transmission grade tracks duty rating and speed. Grade names are each maker's own and are not comparable across brands.
- Z950MZTrak Zero-Turn Mower runs on Gasoline; ZD1211-60 runs on Diesel. Fuel type sets what you buy and store; it is not a measure of power.
- Z950MZTrak Zero-Turn Mower has a 72 in (1,829 mm) deck; ZD1211-60 has a 60 in (1,524 mm) deck, a 12 in difference. Deck width sets how much grass each pass covers. Mowing time also depends on ground speed, turns and obstacles, so a wider deck alone does not fix the job's length. Time both decks on your own lawn ›
- Z950MZTrak Zero-Turn Mower has a 52 ci (852 cc) engine; ZD1211-60 has a 68.5 ci (1,123 cc) engine, a 16.5 ci difference. Displacement is the engine's size, not its output. A larger engine is not necessarily a more powerful one.
- Z950MZTrak Zero-Turn Mower weighs 1,412 lbs (640.5 kg); ZD1211-60 weighs 1,687 lbs (765.2 kg), a 275 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What Z950MZTrak Zero-Turn Mower's weight means for a trailer ›
3 more differences, calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Other verified differences
- Z950MZTrak Zero-Turn Mower has a published top speed of 12 mph; ZD1211-60 has a published top speed of 10.6 mph, a 1.4 mph difference.
- Z950MZTrak Zero-Turn Mower has a 27 hp engine; ZD1211-60 has a 24.8 hp engine, a 2.2 hp difference.
- Z950MZTrak Zero-Turn Mower holds 11.5 gal (43.5 L) of fuel; ZD1211-60 holds 12.9 gal (48.8 L) of fuel, a 1.4 gal difference.
Calculated by MowerFacts
- Z950MZTrak Zero-Turn Mower works out to 7.0 acres/hour; ZD1211-60 works out to 5.1 acres/hour, a 1.8 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
- Engine Make: not published for Z950MZTrak Zero-Turn Mower.
- Deck Construction: not published for ZD1211-60.
- Drive System: not published for Z950MZTrak Zero-Turn Mower.
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 | Z950MZTrak Zero-Turn Mower John Deere · Commercial |
ZD1211-60 Kubota · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| List price | dealer quote | dealer quote |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | diesel |
| Engine Make | — | Kubota D1105-E4-ZD-2 |
| Displacement | 52 ci (852 cc) | 68.5 ci (1123 cc) |
| Engine Power | 27 hp | 24.8 hp |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Engine Model | FX850V | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 72 in (1829 mm) | 60 in (1524 mm) |
| Deck Construction | 7-Iron™ PRO: 7-gauge, 0.179-in. (4.6-mm) one-piece forged steel FastBack™ PRO: 7-gauge, 0.179-in. (4.6-mm) fabricated steel | — |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Kubota HST |
| Ground Speed | 12 mph | 10.6 mph |
| Drive System | — | Shaft |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 1412 lbs (640.5 kg) | 1687 lbs (765.2 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.5 gal (43.5 L) | 12.9 gal (48.8 L) |
Where these models differ, explained
Z950MZTrak Zero-Turn Mower: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — deere.com.
ZD1211-60: 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.