Kubota Z781KWTi-60
Zero-Turn mower · Model Z781KWTi-60 · 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 1,285 lb
- On a 6×12 trailer 2,185 lb towed, single-axle 3,500 lb
- Mows an acre in 16 min (11 at top speed) How long for your yard? ›
- How these are worked out ›
The Kubota Z781KWTi-60 is a commercial-grade gas zero-turn mower, built for daily commercial mowing, with a 60-inch deck and a 852cc engine making 29.5 hp. It weighs 1285.3 lb (583 kg).
At a glance
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Engine
| Power Source | gas |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 52 ci (852 cc) |
| Engine Power | 29.5 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki FX850-EFI |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Deck
| Cutting Width | 60 in (1524 mm) |
|---|---|
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Deck Gauge | 8 |
Drive
| Transmission | Parker HTG14 |
|---|---|
| Ground Speed | 11.2 mph |
| Drive System | Belt |
Dimensions
| Weight | 1285 lbs (583 kg) |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 11.6 gal (43.9 L) |
Professional use
How the Z781KWTi-60 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 | 60 in |
|---|---|
| Engine make | Kawasaki FX850-EFI |
| Engine displacement | 852 cc |
| Engine power | 29.5 hp |
| Transmission | Parker HTG14 |
| Ground speed | 11.2 mph |
| Cut-height range | 25 mm – 140 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 43.9 L |
| Weight | 583 kg |
| Deck gauge | 8 ga |
Kubota doesn’t publish 9 of these for the Z781KWTi-60: drive type, warranty, commercial warranty, deck construction, spindle type, frame construction, anti-scalp rollers, drive tire size, seat type.
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Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — pubkubota.kubota.ca.
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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 acre4 min 3 min
- ½ acre8 min 6 min
- 1 acre16 min 11 min
- 2 acres32 min 22 min
- 5 acres1 h 19 min 55 min
- 10 acres2 h 38 min 1 h 50 min
About 16 min per acre at 3.8 acres/hour, mowing at 7.8 mph. The second figure is at the published 11.2 mph top speed (5.43 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows. About 44.1 acres per tank.
Weight & hauling
- Machine weight1,285 lb
- + 6×12 trailer900 lb
- Towed weight2,185 lb
- single-axle 3,500 lbCarries it, 1,315 lb spare
- tandem-axle 7,000 lbCarries it, 4,815 lb spare
Needs a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer and a vehicle rated to tow at least 2,185 lb.
Gate & trailer fit
- 32 in gateToo wide
- 36 in gateToo wide
- 48 in gateToo wide
Needs at least 66 in of clearance (estimated).
Power & run time
- Power per deck inch0.492 hp/in
- Run time per tank~11.6 h
Mowing times assume 3.8 acres/hour: deck width x 7.8 mph at 80% efficiency, which allows for overlap, turns and trimming. 7.8 mph is 70% of the 11.2 mph top speed Kubota publishes - almost nobody mows flat out. The "at top speed" figure is the same sum at 11.2 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 Z781KWTi-60 questions
What size deck is on the Kubota Z781KWTi-60?
The Kubota Z781KWTi-60 has a 60-inch (1524 mm) cutting deck.
What engine is in the Kubota Z781KWTi-60?
The Kubota Z781KWTi-60 is powered by a Kawasaki FX850-EFI, 852 cc, 29.5 hp. Horsepower is the manufacturer's own rating.
How much does the Kubota Z781KWTi-60 weigh?
The Kubota Z781KWTi-60 weighs 1,285 lb (583 kg) as specified by Kubota.
What size trailer do I need for the Kubota Z781KWTi-60?
At 1,285 lb, the Kubota Z781KWTi-60 on a typical 6x12 open utility trailer (about 900 lb empty) is roughly 2,185 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 2,185 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 Z781KWTi-60?
Top ground speed is 11.2 mph. With its 60-inch deck that works out to about 5.43 acres per hour at 80% efficiency — allowing for overlap, turns and trimming.
How long does the Kubota Z781KWTi-60 take to mow an acre?
About 11 min per acre, from its 60-inch deck at 11.2 mph and 80% efficiency — roughly 5.43 acres an hour, so five acres is about 55 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 Z781KWTi-60?
The Kubota Z781KWTi-60 holds 11.6 gal (43.9 L) of fuel.
How much does the Kubota Z781KWTi-60 cost?
Kubota doesn't publish a list price for the Kubota Z781KWTi-60 — it's sold on a dealer quote. MowerFacts records prices only where the manufacturer publishes them.
What is the Kubota Z781KWTi-60 built for?
Commercial-duty zero-turn mower. Built for daily, paid commercial use.
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