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Kubota Z231BR vs Kubota Z231KW
Verdict: Kubota Z231BR vs Kubota Z231KW
The Kubota Z231BR and the Kubota Z231KW are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. Kubota Z231KW is the lighter machine (281 kg vs 334 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota Z231BR holds more fuel (16.3 L vs 13.6 L) for longer stints between fills. 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
22 hp
22 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
KubotaReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
16.3 LReference
13.6 LReference
Displacement
44.2 ciReference
44.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 73 mmReference
78 x 76 mmReference
Power
16.4 kWReference
16.0 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
2.3 LReference
1.5 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear ZT3100Reference
Hydro-Gear ZT2200Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
115 cmReference
123 cmReference
Weight
334 kgReference
281 kgReference
Front tire
11x4-5Reference
11x4-5Reference
Rear tire
22x10-14Reference
18x7.5-14Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4-5Reference
11x4-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x10-14Reference
18x7.5-14Reference
Length
194 cmReference
188 cmReference
Width
120 cmReference
107 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
165 cmReference
165 cmReference
Front tread
79 cmReference
61 cmReference
Rear tread
95 cmReference
88 cmReference
Kubota Z231BR attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
16Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
300Reference
300Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
48" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
121 cmReference
106 cmReference
Overall width
155 cmReference
139 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Kubota Z231KW attachments
42" Mower deck
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.