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Kubota Z231BR vs Kubota ZG222
Verdict: Kubota Z231BR vs Kubota ZG222
The Kubota Z231BR and the Kubota ZG222 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. Kubota Z231BR is the lighter machine (334 kg vs 529 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota ZG222 holds more fuel (26.9 L vs 16.3 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota Z231BR is the newer design (2019 vs 2008). 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 horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference
Original price
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$8,999 (2021 48S )Reference
Steering
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differential powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
16.3 LReference
26.9 LReference
Displacement
44.2 ciReference
46.9 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 73 mmReference
84 x 69 mmReference
Power
16.4 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
2.3 LReference
7.5 LReference
Power (gross)
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16.4 kWReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear ZT3100Reference
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Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
hydraulic wet discReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
115 cmReference
129 cmReference
Weight
334 kgReference
529 kgReference
Front tire
11x4-5Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Rear tire
22x10-14Reference
23x10.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4-5Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x10-14Reference
23x10.5-12Reference
Length
194 cmReference
209 cmReference
Width
120 cmReference
121 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
165 cmReference
177 cmReference
Front tread
79 cmReference
87 cmReference
Rear tread
95 cmReference
92 cmReference
Height (Folded ROPS)
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134 cmReference
Kubota Z231BR attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
16Reference
13.4Reference
Battery CCA
300Reference
300Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging volts
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12Reference
48" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
121 cmReference
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Overall width
155 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
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Kubota ZG222 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.