Kubota Z232KW-42
Zero-Turn mower · Model Z232KW-42 · Commercial-duty · Gas
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
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.
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| Deck width | 42 in |
|---|---|
| Engine make | Kawasaki FR651V |
| Engine displacement | 726 cc |
| Engine power | 21.5 hp |
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear ZT-2200 |
| Drive type | not specified by manufacturer |
| Ground speed | 6.5 mph |
| Cut-height range | 38 mm – 108 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 13.63 L |
| Weight | 291.65989391 kg |
| Warranty | not specified by manufacturer |
| Commercial warranty | not specified by manufacturer |
| Deck construction | 10Ga steel |
| Deck gauge | 10 ga |
| Spindle type | not specified by manufacturer |
| Frame construction | not specified by manufacturer |
| Anti-scalp rollers | not specified by manufacturer |
| Drive tire size | 18 x 7.5 - 10 |
| Seat type | not specified by manufacturer |
| Dealer network | not specified by manufacturer |
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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.
Source: Kubota (manufacturer) · archived copy