Kubota Z232KW-42
Zero-Turn mower · Model Z232KW-42 · 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.
- Weighs 643 lb
- On a 6×12 trailer 1,543 lb towed, single-axle 3,500 lb
- Mows an acre in 39 min (27 at top speed) How long for your yard? ›
- How these are worked out ›
The Kubota Z232KW-42 is a commercial-grade gas zero-turn mower, built for daily commercial mowing, with a 42-inch deck and a 726cc engine making 21.5 hp. It weighs 643 lb (291.7 kg).
At a glance
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Engine
| Power Source | gas |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 21.5 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki FR651V |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Deck
| Cutting Width | 42 in (1067 mm) |
|---|---|
| Min Cut Height | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4.3 in (108 mm) |
| Deck Material | 10Ga steel |
| Deck Gauge | 10 |
Drive
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear ZT-2200 |
|---|---|
| Ground Speed | 6.5 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 18 x 7.5 - 10 |
| Drive System | Belt |
Dimensions
| Weight | 643 lbs (291.7 kg) |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 3.6 gal (13.6 L) |
Professional use
How the Z232KW-42 fits commercial and high-acreage work, from the specs we have. Duty class: Commercial.
Productivity computed from deck width and ground speed. Compare on the calculator ›
| Deck width | 42 in |
|---|---|
| Engine make | Kawasaki FR651V |
| Engine displacement | 726 cc |
| Engine power | 21.5 hp |
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear ZT-2200 |
| Ground speed | 6.5 mph |
| Cut-height range | 38 mm – 108 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 13.6 L |
| Weight | 291.7 kg |
| Deck construction | 10Ga steel |
| Deck gauge | 10 ga |
| Drive tire size | 18 x 7.5 - 10 |
Kubota doesn’t publish 7 of these for the Z232KW-42: drive type, warranty, commercial warranty, 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
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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 acre10 min 7 min
- ½ acre19 min 14 min
- 1 acre39 min 27 min
- 2 acres1 h 18 min 54 min
- 5 acres3 h 14 min 2 h 16 min
About 39 min per acre at 1.54 acres/hour, mowing at 4.5 mph. The second figure is at the published 6.5 mph top speed (2.21 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows. About 5.5 acres per tank.
Weight & hauling
- Machine weight643 lb
- + 6×12 trailer900 lb
- Towed weight1,543 lb
- single-axle 3,500 lbCarries it, 1,957 lb spare
- tandem-axle 7,000 lbCarries it, 5,457 lb spare
Needs a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer and a vehicle rated to tow at least 1,543 lb.
Gate & trailer fit
- 32 in gateToo wide
- 36 in gateToo wide
- 48 in gateToo wide
Needs at least 49 in of clearance (estimated).
Power & run time
- Power per deck inch0.512 hp/in
- Run time per tank~3.6 h
Mowing times assume 1.54 acres/hour: deck width x 4.5 mph at 80% efficiency, which allows for overlap, turns and trimming. 4.5 mph is 70% of the 6.5 mph top speed Kubota publishes - almost nobody mows flat out. The "at top speed" figure is the same sum at 6.5 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.
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.
Kubota Z232KW-42 questions
What size deck is on the Kubota Z232KW-42?
The Kubota Z232KW-42 has a 42-inch (1067 mm) cutting deck with 10ga steel construction.
What engine is in the Kubota Z232KW-42?
The Kubota Z232KW-42 is powered by a Kawasaki FR651V, 726 cc, 21.5 hp. Horsepower is the manufacturer's own rating.
How much does the Kubota Z232KW-42 weigh?
The Kubota Z232KW-42 weighs 643 lb (291.7 kg) as specified by Kubota.
What size trailer do I need for the Kubota Z232KW-42?
At 643 lb, the Kubota Z232KW-42 on a typical 6x12 open utility trailer (about 900 lb empty) is roughly 1,543 lb of towed weight. That is within a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer, and your tow vehicle needs to be rated for at least 1,543 lb. Tongue weight, axle placement and your own trailer's empty weight still have to be checked — this is the arithmetic, not a loading plan.
How fast is the Kubota Z232KW-42?
Top ground speed is 6.5 mph. With its 42-inch deck that works out to about 2.21 acres per hour at 80% efficiency — allowing for overlap, turns and trimming.
How long does the Kubota Z232KW-42 take to mow an acre?
About 27 min per acre, from its 42-inch deck at 6.5 mph and 80% efficiency — roughly 2.21 acres an hour, so five acres is about 2 h 16 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 Z232KW-42?
The Kubota Z232KW-42 holds 3.6 gal (13.6 L) of fuel.
How much does the Kubota Z232KW-42 cost?
Kubota doesn't publish a list price for the Kubota Z232KW-42 — it's sold on a dealer quote. MowerFacts records prices only where the manufacturer publishes them.
What is the Kubota Z232KW-42 built for?
Commercial-duty zero-turn mower. Built for daily, paid commercial use.
Source: Kubota (manufacturer) · archived copy