Kubota Z122R 42
What owners love
- +11-gauge fabricated deck, a deep 4.5 inches, rare at this price
- +Proven Kawasaki FR engine with cast iron liners
- +Strong 1.5 by 3-inch tubular steel frame
- +Compact 42-inch width fits gates and tight landscaping
- +Four-year warranty and the Kubota dealer network
Worth knowing
- −Entry ZT-2200 transaxles are not serviceable long term
- −No suspension seat
- −Only 7 mph, best on smaller lots
Kubota Z122R 42
The Z122R is the way onto a Kubota zero-turn for under four thousand dollars, and it does not feel as stripped as the price suggests. You get an 11-gauge fabricated deck that is genuinely deep at 4.5 inches, a proven Kawasaki FR engine, and Kubota's strong tubular steel frame, all wrapped in the brand's reputation for lasting. The compact 42-inch width slips through gates and around tight landscaping. What keeps it affordable is the entry ZT-2200 transmission, which you replace rather than service, and there is no suspension seat. Sold through Kubota dealers, it comes with a four-year warranty. For a small, tidy lot and a buyer who wants the Kubota name without the Kubota flagship price, it is a sensible entry.
Specifications
| Brand | Kubota |
| Model | Z122R 42 |
| Cutting deck | 42 inches |
| Engine | Kawasaki FR651V V-twin, 726cc |
| Power | 21.5 HP |
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear ZT-2200 |
| Top speed | 7.0 mph |
| Warranty | 4-year residential limited |
| Recommended use | Residential |
| Best for | 1–2 acres |
| Typical price | $3,899 |
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