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Kubota G2160 vs Kubota Z231KH
Verdict: Kubota G2160 vs Kubota Z231KH
The Kubota G2160 and the Kubota Z231KH are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 21 hp. Kubota Z231KH is the lighter machine (339 kg vs 390 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota G2160 holds more fuel (22.0 L vs 16.3 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota Z231KH is the newer design (2019 vs 2001). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
21 hp
21 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
KubotaReference
liquid-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
electronic powerReference
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Variants
G1260-R48S
integral hydraulic rear grass collectionReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
22.0 LReference
16.3 LReference
Displacement
47.7 ciReference
45.6 ciReference
Power (gross)
15.7 kWReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Bore/Stroke
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83 x 67 mmReference
Power
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15.7 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Oil capacity
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2.3 LReference
Transmission
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Hydro-Gear ZT3100Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0 (optional)Reference
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Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
129 cmReference
115 cmReference
Weight
390 kgReference
339 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
11x4-5Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
22x10-14Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
11x4-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
22x10-14Reference
Length
188 cmReference
194 cmReference
Width
107 cmReference
120 cmReference
Height
128 cmReference
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Height (ROPS)
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165 cmReference
Front tread
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79 cmReference
Rear tread
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95 cmReference
Kubota G2160 attachments
G2160 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery CCA
450Reference
300Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Attachment overview
Kubota Z231KH attachments
48" Mower deck
Cutting width
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121 cmReference
Overall width
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155 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 10 cmReference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.