Commercial zero-turn
ZT Score
Kubota ZD1211-60
8.6/10
Best for3+ acres
DriveKubota HST transmission with internal wet clutch, shaft-driven deck
WarrantyKubota limited warranty; see dealer for terms
Deck
60"
Power
24.8 HP
Top speed
10.6 mph
Price
$16,000
What owners love
- +Kubota diesel sips fuel and pulls hard in heavy, wet grass
- +A driveshaft turns the deck, removing the main belt as a wear item
- +Hydraulic deck lift raises the deck at the touch of a lever
- +Kubota Pro commercial deck with a five-inch cut range
- +Big 12.9-gallon tank for very long days
Worth knowing
- −The hydraulic system is expensive to repair if neglected
- −Firmer ride than a suspension machine like a Bad Boy
- −Priced like a small tractor, and dealer-only
Our verdict
Kubota ZD1211-60
Kubota has built diesel zero-turns for well over a decade, and the ZD1211 is the workhorse of the range. The diesel is the whole point, sipping fuel and never running short of torque in grass that bogs a petrol twin, and a driveshaft turns the deck so there is no long belt to snap mid-job. Hydraulic deck lift and a big tank make long days easier. It rides firmer than a suspension machine, the hydraulics are costly to fix if you skip service, and it is priced like a small tractor. For a groundskeeper or a large property where fuel and uptime are real costs, the diesel maths works.
Full specs
Specifications
| Brand | Kubota |
| Model | ZD1211-60 |
| Cutting deck | 60 inches |
| Engine | Kubota D1105 Clean Diesel, 1123cc 3-cylinder liquid-cooled |
| Power | 24.8 HP |
| Transmission | Kubota HST transmission with internal wet clutch, shaft-driven deck |
| Top speed | 10.6 mph |
| Warranty | Kubota limited warranty; see dealer for terms |
| Recommended use | Commercial |
| Best for | 3+ acres |
| Typical price | $16,000 |
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