Kubota ZG327PA-60 Side Discharge

The ZG327PA-60 offers a particular combination: Kubota's gasoline engine, dual HST and a hydraulically lifted 60-inch deck. It is worth examining if you like this control and drive arrangement but do not specifically need a diesel mower. Begin with the assembled machine's footprint and the controls you will use repeatedly.

Keep ZG and ZD specifications separate

Kubota's 2026 full-line catalog identifies the ZG327P configuration with the air-cooled, two-cylinder KGZ770 gasoline engine: 768cc and 26 gross hp. The current US product page lists the complete side-discharge offering as ZG327PA-60. The ZD diesel engine specifications do not apply.

The catalog lists dual HST with gear reduction, 12.7 US gallons of fuel capacity and up to 10.6 mph forward travel. Treat the tank as a planning input, not proof of an all-day operating interval. The diesel-versus-gas comparison helps frame that choice without assuming diesel is always the better purchase.

Try the hydraulic lift on your demonstration

Foot-operated hydraulic deck lift is a central feature of this package. Have the dealer demonstrate raising, lowering and selecting cutting height, then check reach with the operator position adjusted to you. A lift that looks convenient in a brochure still has to fit your legs and normal working routine.

The 60-inch side-discharge deck is distinct from the ZG327 rear-discharge offering. Put the discharge configuration on the quotation. Do not assume that a mulching kit or catcher is included merely because it is shown among the series accessories.

Measure the route through the property

For the side-discharge configuration, the 2026 catalog lists 75.2 inches of overall width and 87.8 inches of length. Those figures make the difference between cutting width and machine width tangible. Confirm the actual equipped dimensions and transport weight with the dealer before planning a gate or trailer around a nominal 60-inch deck.

Our gate-width checklist covers the approach path as well as the opening. Compare the Z726X 60 as a different gasoline platform, examining the drive, lift and quoted equipment rather than the shared Kubota name.

Kubota's US 2026 warranty guide places this ZG category under 24 months of basic limited coverage, including the mower deck. Buyers in Canada should obtain the applicable Canadian terms. Our provisional verdict recognizes the hydraulic lift and HST package while leaving actual ride, cutting performance and value to a demonstration and local pricing.

Our ZT Score

8.0/10 — our research-based editorial assessment using the ZeroTurn scoring method.

• Cut quality (30%): 8.1/10. 60-inch deck and hydraulic adjustment provide useful equipment; finish untested.
• Build & durability (25%): 8.2/10. Dual HST with gear reduction supports the drive assessment without a service-life claim.
• Comfort (20%): 7.6/10. Foot controls and adjustable operator position need a personal fit check; ride untested.
• Value (15%): 7.6/10. The gasoline HST package may suit its intended work, but price and operating costs are unknown.
• Ease of use (10%): 8.1/10. Hydraulic lift aids adjustment, while the large footprint needs access planning.

Provisional research-based editorial assessment of documented equipment, not a hands-on test. We have not measured finish, ride, productivity or service life. Model-specific owner consensus and comparable delivered US/Canadian prices were not established. Value depends on the job, exact equipment and local service.