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Kubota Z242KH-48

Zero-Turn mower · Model Z242KH-48 · Commercial-duty · Gas

Kubota doesn’t publish a list price for this model — it’s dealer quote only. The Kubota product page is the place to start.

The Kubota Z242KH-48 is a commercial-grade gas zero-turn mower, built for daily commercial mowing, with a 48-inch deck and a 725cc engine making 22 hp.

At a glance

Power Source
gas
Cutting Width
48 in (1219 mm)
Displacement
44.2 ci (725 cc)
Engine Power
22 hp
Transmission
Hydro-Gear ZT-3100
Ground Speed
8 mph
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Engine

Kubota Z242KH-48 engine specifications
Power Sourcegas
Displacement44.2 ci (725 cc)
Engine Power22 hp
Engine MakeKohler KT725
Fuel TypeGasoline

Deck

Kubota Z242KH-48 deck specifications
Cutting Width48 in (1219 mm)

Drive

Kubota Z242KH-48 drive specifications
TransmissionHydro-Gear ZT-3100
Ground Speed8 mph
Drive Tire Size22 x 10 - 14
Drive SystemBelt

Dimensions

Kubota Z242KH-48 dimensions specifications
Fuel Capacity4.3 gal (16.3 L)

Professional use

How the Z242KH-48 fits commercial and high-acreage work, from the specs we have. Duty class: Commercial.

Acres/hr (80%)
2.17
Acres/hr (100%)
3.88
Deck width
48 in
Ground speed
8 mph

Productivity computed from deck width and ground speed. Compare on the calculator ›

Kubota Z242KH-48 professional and productivity specifications
Deck width48 in
Engine makeKohler KT725
Engine displacement725 cc
Engine power22 hp
TransmissionHydro-Gear ZT-3100
Ground speed8 mph
Fuel capacity16.3 L
Drive tire size22 x 10 - 14

Kubota doesn’t publish 11 of these for the Z242KH-48: drive type, cut-height range, weight, warranty, commercial warranty, deck construction, deck gauge, spindle type, frame construction, anti-scalp rollers, seat type.

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Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — kubotausa.com.

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What the parts on this spec sheet mean

Other Kubota Z200 Series models › 4 more in this range: Z232KW-42, Z242KW-48, Z252KH-54, Z252KW-54

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Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.

What the specs work out to

Figures MowerFacts computes from Kubota’s own numbers — not published by the manufacturer.

Mowing time

  • ¼ acre7 min 5 min
  • ½ acre14 min 10 min
  • 1 acre28 min 19 min
  • 2 acres55 min 39 min
  • 5 acres2 h 18 min 1 h 37 min
  • 10 acres4 h 36 min 3 h 13 min

About 28 min per acre at 2.17 acres/hour, mowing at 5.6 mph. The second figure is at the published 8.0 mph top speed (3.1 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows. About 9.3 acres per tank.

Gate & trailer fit

  • 32 in gateToo wide
  • 36 in gateToo wide
  • 48 in gateToo wide

Needs at least 54 in of clearance (estimated).

Power & run time

  • Power per deck inch0.458 hp/in
  • Run time per tank~4.3 h

Mowing times assume 2.17 acres/hour: deck width x 5.6 mph at 80% efficiency, which allows for overlap, turns and trimming. 5.6 mph is 70% of the 8.0 mph top speed Kubota publishes - almost nobody mows flat out. The "at top speed" figure is the same sum at 8.0 mph, shown so you can see it.

Fit uses the deck width plus 6 in for the discharge chute, because Kubota doesn't publish an overall width — measure before buying if a gate is tight.

Run time assumes a typical 1 gal/hour burn at working load; real consumption varies with engine, load and cut.

Kubota Z242KH-48 questions

What size deck is on the Kubota Z242KH-48?

The Kubota Z242KH-48 has a 48-inch (1219 mm) cutting deck.

What engine is in the Kubota Z242KH-48?

The Kubota Z242KH-48 is powered by a Kohler KT725, 725 cc, 22 hp. Horsepower is the manufacturer's own rating.

How fast is the Kubota Z242KH-48?

Top ground speed is 8 mph. With its 48-inch deck that works out to about 3.1 acres per hour at 80% efficiency — allowing for overlap, turns and trimming.

How long does the Kubota Z242KH-48 take to mow an acre?

About 19 min per acre, from its 48-inch deck at 8 mph and 80% efficiency — roughly 3.1 acres an hour, so five acres is about 1 h 37 min. Rough or obstacle-heavy ground takes longer; this is deck width times ground speed, not a timed test.

How big is the fuel tank on the Kubota Z242KH-48?

The Kubota Z242KH-48 holds 4.3 gal (16.3 L) of fuel.

How much does the Kubota Z242KH-48 cost?

Kubota doesn't publish a list price for the Kubota Z242KH-48 — it's sold on a dealer quote. MowerFacts records prices only where the manufacturer publishes them.

What is the Kubota Z242KH-48 built for?

Commercial-duty zero-turn mower. Built for daily, paid commercial use.

Source: Kubota (manufacturer) · archived copy

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