Features
User-friendly controls
Enjoy pinpoint control via an ergonomic layout with easy-to-read indicators, a cutting height adjustment dial you can set to precise ¼” increments and dual control levers that are ideal for trimming around tight spaces.
Lasting durability
The Kubota Z200 Series models are easy to maintain and are built with quality materials to keep you mowing for years to come.
3 cutting sizes available
42” cutting width for the Kubota Z232KW-42 model, 48” for the Kubota Z242KH-48 & Kubota Z242KW-48 models and 54” for the Kubota Z252KH-54 & Kubota Z252KW-54 models.
Pro cutting performance
With its heavy-duty 42” 10-gauge fabricated mower deck, you get high cut quality and maximum productivity – which means commercial-grade results.
Serious power
The Z232KW-42 is powered by a Kawasaki engine that’s easy to maintain and has 21.5 hp. The result is an outstanding zero-turn mowing performance that can handle tough grass conditions and keep moving at speeds up to 10.5 kph.
Foot Operated Deck Lift
Adjusting your cutting height is easy with the one push deck lift pedal. Step 1 - Push the pedal to raise the deck / Step 2 - Use the dial to adjust the cutting height / Step 3 - Push and release the pedal again to lower the deck.
Mow in total comfort
Get comfortable with adjustable high back seat, armrests, storage compartments and plenty of legroom. Your comfort is further enhanced with ergonomic controls and thick rubber mat which reduces vibration to help you power through long days.
Specs
- Model
- Model name
- Z232KW-42
- Engine
- Type
- Air cooled 2 cylinders
- Displacement
- 44.3 cu. in. / 726 cc
- Safety starting system
- Key switch
- Engine gross power
- 21.5 HP / 16.03 kW
- Dimensions and weight
- Overall height
- 66.7 in / 1693 mm
- Overall length
- 74.4 in / 1890 mm
- Wheelbase
- 48.7 in / 1236 mm
- Overall width
- With mower
- 55.1 in / 1400 mm
- Without mower
- 42.4 in / 1076 mm
- Weight
- With mower
- 643 lb / 292 kg
- Tread
- Front
- 24.3 in / 616 mm
- Rear
- 34.8 in / 885 mm
- Tires
- Front
- 11 × 4 – 5 pneumatic
- Rear
- 18 × 7.5 – 10
- Drive train/transmission
- Type
- Hydro-Gear® ZT-2200
- System
- 2-HST w/ Gear reduction
- Traveling speed
- Speed control
- System
- 2-hand lever
- Forward
- 6.5 mph / 10.5 km/h
- Reverse
- 4 mph / 6.4 km/h
- Chassis, axle and brakes
- Brakes
- Type
- Cog style parking lock / Hand lever
- Power take off (PTO)
- Type
- Belt drive
- Clutch
- Electric clutch
- PTO brake
- Dry disc
- Mower decks
- Model
- RCK42P-122Z
- Type
- Side discharge
- Lift system
- Mechanical
- Mower deck depth
- 4.5 in / 114 mm
- Belt type
- Belt drive
- Mower deck thickness
- 0.135 in / 3.4 mm
- Type anti-scalp rollers
- Rigid
- Cutting width
- 42 in / 1066.8 mm
- Number of blades
- 2
- Mounting method
- Parallel linkage
- Blade tip speed
- 17700 fpm / 5394.96 m/min
- Cutting height (min.)
- 1.5 in / 38.1 mm
- Cutting height (max)
- 4.25 in / 107.95 mm
- Operating area
- Seat suspension
- N/A
- Fluid capacities
- Fuel tank capacity
- 3.6 gal / 13.6 l
- Fuel system
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Other
- Hour meter
- Hour meter
- Fuel gauge
- Sight window
- Electrical
- Battery - cold cranking amps
- U1 (300CCA, 410CA)