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Kubota Z421KWNC-54

Zero-Turn mower · Model Z421KWNC-54 · 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 Z421KWNC-54 is a commercial-grade gas zero-turn mower, built for daily commercial mowing, with a 54-inch deck and a 726cc engine making 24 hp. It weighs 870 lb (394.6 kg).

At a glance

Power Source
gas
Cutting Width
54 in (1372 mm)
Displacement
44.3 ci (726 cc)
Engine Power
24 hp
Transmission
Hydro-Gear Commercial ZT-3600
Ground Speed
10 mph
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Engine

Kubota Z421KWNC-54 engine specifications
Power Sourcegas
Displacement44.3 ci (726 cc)
Engine Power24 hp
Engine MakeKawasaki FS730V
Fuel TypeGasoline

Deck

Kubota Z421KWNC-54 deck specifications
Cutting Width54 in (1372 mm)

Drive

Kubota Z421KWNC-54 drive specifications
TransmissionHydro-Gear Commercial ZT-3600
Ground Speed10 mph
Drive Tire Size24 x 9.5 -14, LP
Drive SystemBelt

Dimensions

Kubota Z421KWNC-54 dimensions specifications
Weight870 lbs (394.6 kg)
Fuel Capacity6.8 gal (25.7 L)

Professional use

How the Z421KWNC-54 fits commercial and high-acreage work, from the specs we have. Duty class: Commercial.

Acres/hr (80%)
3.05
Acres/hr (100%)
5.45
Deck width
54 in
Ground speed
10 mph

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

Kubota Z421KWNC-54 professional and productivity specifications
Deck width54 in
Engine makeKawasaki FS730V
Engine displacement726 cc
Engine power24 hp
TransmissionHydro-Gear Commercial ZT-3600
Ground speed10 mph
Fuel capacity25.7 L
Weight394.6 kg
Drive tire size24 x 9.5 -14, LP

Kubota doesn’t publish 10 of these for the Z421KWNC-54: drive type, cut-height range, 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.

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 acre5 min 3 min
  • ½ acre10 min 7 min
  • 1 acre20 min 14 min
  • 2 acres39 min 28 min
  • 5 acres1 h 38 min 1 h 9 min
  • 10 acres3 h 16 min 2 h 18 min

About 20 min per acre at 3.05 acres/hour, mowing at 7.0 mph. The second figure is at the published 10.0 mph top speed (4.36 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows. About 20.7 acres per tank.

Weight & hauling

  • Machine weight870 lb
  • + 6×12 trailer900 lb
  • Towed weight1,770 lb
  • single-axle 3,500 lbCarries it, 1,730 lb spare
  • tandem-axle 7,000 lbCarries it, 5,230 lb spare

Needs a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer and a vehicle rated to tow at least 1,770 lb.

Gate & trailer fit

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

Needs at least 61 in of clearance (estimated).

Power & run time

  • Power per deck inch0.444 hp/in
  • Run time per tank~6.8 h

Mowing times assume 3.05 acres/hour: deck width x 7.0 mph at 80% efficiency, which allows for overlap, turns and trimming. 7.0 mph is 70% of the 10.0 mph top speed Kubota publishes - almost nobody mows flat out. The "at top speed" figure is the same sum at 10.0 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.

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 Z421KWNC-54 questions

What size deck is on the Kubota Z421KWNC-54?

The Kubota Z421KWNC-54 has a 54-inch (1372 mm) cutting deck.

What engine is in the Kubota Z421KWNC-54?

The Kubota Z421KWNC-54 is powered by a Kawasaki FS730V, 726 cc, 24 hp. Horsepower is the manufacturer's own rating.

How much does the Kubota Z421KWNC-54 weigh?

The Kubota Z421KWNC-54 weighs 870 lb (394.6 kg) as specified by Kubota.

What size trailer do I need for the Kubota Z421KWNC-54?

At 870 lb, the Kubota Z421KWNC-54 on a typical 6x12 open utility trailer (about 900 lb empty) is roughly 1,770 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 1,770 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 Z421KWNC-54?

Top ground speed is 10 mph. With its 54-inch deck that works out to about 4.36 acres per hour at 80% efficiency — allowing for overlap, turns and trimming.

How long does the Kubota Z421KWNC-54 take to mow an acre?

About 14 min per acre, from its 54-inch deck at 10 mph and 80% efficiency — roughly 4.36 acres an hour, so five acres is about 1 h 9 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 Z421KWNC-54?

The Kubota Z421KWNC-54 holds 6.8 gal (25.7 L) of fuel.

How much does the Kubota Z421KWNC-54 cost?

Kubota doesn't publish a list price for the Kubota Z421KWNC-54 — it's sold on a dealer quote. MowerFacts records prices only where the manufacturer publishes them.

What is the Kubota Z421KWNC-54 built for?

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

Source: Kubota (manufacturer) · archived copy

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