Z242KW-48

Zero Turn Mowers

  • Warranty 3 years

Features

Pro cutting performance

With its heavy-duty 10-gauge fabricated mower deck, you get high cut quality and maximum productivity – which means commercial-grade results.

Serious power

The Z200 is powered by a Kawasaki or Kohler engine that’s easy to maintain and has up to 25 hp. The result is an outstanding zero-turn mowing performance that can handle tough grass conditions and keep moving at speeds up to 12.9 kph.

K-Lift

Adjusting your cutting height is effortless and easy with the K-Lift mechanical 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 suspension seat, cupholders, push button start, storage compartments and plenty of legroom. Your comfort is further enhanced with ergonomic controls and class-leading vibration reduction to help you power through long days.

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.

Ease of maintenance

Easily maintain and clean the mower deck on the Z200 by removing the floor pan and belt guards without tools.

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.

High quality tires

Commercial size front caster wheels and wide-tread rear tires deliver better traction and weight distribution to protect the lawn.

Specs

Model
Model name
Z242KW-48
Engine
Type
Air cooled 2 cylinders
Displacement
44.3 cu. in. / 726 cc
Safety starting system
Push Button w/ keyfob
Engine gross power
21.5 HP / 16.03 kW
Dimensions and weight
Overall height
68.4 in / 1738 mm
Overall length
79 in / 2006 mm
Wheelbase
47 in / 1195 mm
Overall width
With mower
66.1 in / 1552 mm
Without mower
47.5 in / 1207 mm
Weight
With mower
844 lb / 383 kg
Tread
Front
32.5 in / 826 mm
Rear
38 in / 964 mm
Tires
Front
13 × 6.5 – 6 pneumatic
Rear
22 × 10 – 14
Drive train/transmission
Type
Hydro-Gear® ZT-3100
System
2-HST w/ Gear reduction
Traveling speed
Speed control
System
2-hand lever
Forward
8 mph / 12.9 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
RCK48P-200Z
Type
Side discharge
Lift system
Mechanical / Foot pedal K-LIFT Ratchet System
Mower deck depth
5 in / 127 mm
Belt type
Belt drive
Mower deck thickness
0.135 in / 3.4 mm
Type anti-scalp rollers
Rigid
Cutting width
48 in / 1219 mm
Number of blades
3
Mounting method
Parallel linkage
Blade tip speed
18100 fpm / 5520 m/min
Cutting height (min.)
1.5 in / 38.1 mm
Cutting height (max)
4.5 in / 114.3 mm
Other
Seat
21" high back seat w/ armrests
Hour meter
Hour meter w/ maintenance indicator
Fuel gauge
Sight window
Operating area
Seat suspension
STD
Fluid capacities
Fuel tank capacity
4.3 gal / 16.3 l
Fuel system
Fuel type
Gasoline
Electrical
Battery - cold cranking amps
U1 (300CCA, 410CA)