Kubota Z242KW-48
Zero-Turn mower · Model Z242KW-48 · Commercial-duty · Gas
The Kubota Z242KW-48 is a commercial-grade gas zero-turn mower, built for daily commercial mowing, with a 48-inch deck and a 726cc engine making 21.5 hp. It weighs 844 lb (382.8 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 | 48 in (1219 mm) |
|---|---|
| Deck Material | 10Ga |
| Deck Gauge | 10 |
Drive
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear ZT-3100 |
|---|---|
| Ground Speed | 8 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 22 x 10 - 14 |
| Drive System | Belt |
Dimensions
| Weight | 844 lbs (382.8 kg) |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 4.3 gal (16.3 L) |
Professional use
How the Z242KW-48 fits commercial and high-acreage work, from the specs we have. Duty class: Commercial.
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| Deck width | 48 in |
|---|---|
| Engine make | Kawasaki FR651V |
| Engine displacement | 726 cc |
| Engine power | 21.5 hp |
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear ZT-3100 |
| Drive type | not specified by manufacturer |
| Ground speed | 8 mph |
| Cut-height range | not specified by manufacturer |
| Fuel capacity | 16.28 L |
| Weight | 382.8384 kg |
| Warranty | not specified by manufacturer |
| Commercial warranty | not specified by manufacturer |
| Deck construction | 10Ga |
| 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 | 22 x 10 - 14 |
| 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