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Kubota T1870 vs Kubota ZD1011
Verdict: Kubota T1870 vs Kubota ZD1011
The Kubota T1870 and the Kubota ZD1011 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 19 hp. Kubota T1870 is the lighter machine (279 kg vs 600 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota ZD1011 holds more fuel (23.1 L vs 15.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota ZD1011 is the newer design (2016 vs 2002). 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
19 hp
19 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
KubotaReference
The Kohler engine was used in the T1870 beginning with the 2004 model year.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Steering
manual, sector and pinionReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
23.1 LReference
Displacement
38.1 ciReference
47.5 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
77 x 67 mmReference
67 x 74 mmReference
Power
14.2 kWReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power (gross)
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14.4 kWReference
Rated RPM
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3200Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
137 cmReference
Weight
279 kgReference
600 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Rear tire
20x10.00-8Reference
24x9.5-14Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10.00-8Reference
24x9.5-14Reference
Length
174 cmReference
223 cmReference
Width
93 cmReference
121 cmReference
Height
112 cmReference
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Height (ROPS)
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188 cmReference
Height (Folded ROPS)
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143 cmReference
Front tread
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88 cmReference
Rear tread
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92 cmReference
Kubota T1870 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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14Reference
Charging volts
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14Reference
Battery CCA
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430Reference
Attachment overview
48" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
121 cmReference
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Variants
ZD1011-48
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48-inch deckReference
ZD1011-54
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54-inch deckReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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hydraulic wet discReference
Kubota ZD1011 attachments
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.