I expect this mower will last several seasons with decent care. kzfaq.infoUgkx1VWTrayKBdCKAjzAcZ_Eg4dhHTae3LkN also recommend Also, I ran across the problem with it not starting the 2nd time I used it. There is a safety switch which is pushed in by the chute or mulching piece being attached to the deck. I took the cover off and it wouldn't start. Put it back on, no problem. It takes only a minute with 2 easily accessible wingnuts and no tools. This mower starts up first crank each time and it is a joy to use. It also mows in reverse by putting the key to the reverse area after starting and pushing in the triangular button. It will stay in reverse mode until you turn it off. All in all, for my homeowner needs, I really like this mower-and at 70 bucks a cut here in Miami, it's already more than 1/3 paid for itself in a month.

The original mower belt on my 1989 Gravely tractor, only lasted 30 years with use 9 months out of every year. The Kubotas look well built and simple. Equals less headaches!

I like the 24hp Kawasaki and the zt3600 hydros.

Thank you so much for a professional demonstration

I bought the z411 3 years ago, very fine mower...

Nice intro to the 422 series. I'm waiting for stock to arrive and ready to purchase.

I just picked up a 421/54". These things are built like a tank with the typical Kubota quality. And you're right on the blades, about twice as thick and heavy as my old mower. Nice video

Thanks for the vids on the z200 and z400 mowers.

Bought one of these to cut commercial properties all day, it’s incredible.

have a zd25 with over 2200 hr.still cuts 7ac everyweek very good cutter

good video just bought one learned something new about it.

Like to see your stand on mowers, and great job showing and telling. Yes I’ve been thinking to go with a stand on , hair oldest son buys a stand on from y’all. And I am thinking to go with a stand on, I have never had a zero turn mower. But I have tried the set down zero turn for a 4 or 5 minutes first one a cub cadet then dads toro then bad boy. But never a stand on I like working my legs much has I can,so show some good deals on them stand on mowers. I need a change from riding on mowers that you set on cause I feel tired more setting,so fix me up on a stand on.well thanks again for showing telling and we will see you next time have a great day see ya bye.

First thing I did is remove the shute spring and attach a cord to flip it up to get past tight places. Second, the deck had a harmonic vibration. The belt tensioner setup has too much play. It wobbles up and down and made a hell of a racket. I removed the pivot bush and filed a bee's width off it's height. Lubricated the pivot and bolted down. Now it's firmer, but still moves but only in direction it should and alot less noise and vibration.

Scag kills it. 🇺🇸🤠🤩

A simple thing to make this a quieter mower is to put a rubber mat over the foot platform. Makes a huge difference.

I was hoping you'd cover what the difference between the KW and KWT was. But good review.

Can you show the Z421, how tow aerator/dithacher/or drop spreader without having to remove the entire Grass bagger unit. Thank you I would really like to see someone make a video on this.

great review ! I've got a 422 54 inch coming.....here in Australia , the largest deck size is the 54 inch which is a shame. the 60 would be have been my first choice. i may go for another brand which us a shame because I really like kubota .

Got a742 54inch its a beasts

I can afford kubota tractor but not zero turn lol! Orange look hot!

I have a kobota 412 seems it leaves a strip not at times. And back fires in reverse and one going forward. Like the machine

I’m seriously considering pulling the trigger on a Z412.

Mower deck belt should last as long as the mower deck? So when you replace the belt order a new deck also

Would be good to have zerk fittings on those spindles $$

Love this brand just can’t afford them.

For the $6k I paid for mine, I’m a bit disappointed that there’s no fuel gauge… I think Kubota gets a bit cheap on their control panels because I also have their RTV (utility vehicle) and that also does not have a fuel gauge and I paid 9K for that unit….

These are excellent videos, I also watched the video about the z200 series. I am a homeowner with just under an acre of irrigated lawn to mow. What would be the best choice between 48" models? I was thinking of the z231 with Kohler and suspension seat. Is moving to the z412KW with suspension seat worth the additional cost and what exactly would the benefits be?

Not much of an upgrade from my Z127S I bought around 2013. This design does suck for our country property. It is very rough even with the suspension seat. The low profile tires don't help. My next mower I will most likely go with one with actual suspension. Overall the mower has been reliable. Did have the starter motor bend its shaft, one pully replaced, one belt, two front tires, and a part of the deck lift stress fractured and snapped and I had to weld it back together. Also the deck wheels should be supported by both sides because the mount there bends over time. The rest was maintenance. Still on the original battery (battery tender over winter). Pretty tough mower overall and handles our 5 acres.

Does this mower really only have 1 belt? Ones I have seen in the past have 2. One for mower deck and one drive.

Are there paddle extenders for those of us who are vertically challenged?

Hello! Thanks for the video - difference between the Z421 and Z422? I can’t seem to find that information…

What's the price on your 412

I have the kw 422 54". Just purchased it 2 months ago. Was working perfect but out of no where I lost some power. Took it to the dealer. They are telling me it was clogged with grass and over heated!! Even tho I cleaned out the air filter like you did on the video. Mower only has 25hrs. Just trying to understand if I did something wrong on my behalf

2:45 pushing what in, the peddle or knob? kind of sqeaky peddle but looks well made overall. Noise pollution, why should I have to wear sound protection when I'm cutting my grass??

These 400 series mowers have pros and cons. They are probably not what you want for commercial mowing…just not heavy duty enough. I use mine that way, but only part time. The frame flexes, the mower deck gauge wheels are not well supported and will bend and wear out; the Kawasaki FS engines are OK but don’t have a great air filtration system; the seat looks nice but has zero suspension without the added option. On the positive side, it’s relatively quick for a low end transaxle, and the deck and parking brake operation is great. The phone holder works well. The “low profile” tires do better on side hills, combined with the fuel tank below the seat. The sight glass fuel gauge isn’t ideal but better than nothing. The blades are durable, but the spindles are not. I’ve replaced two bearings already with only 350 hours on the machine. Cut quality is good, but the high lift style blades generate a ton of dust. The deck height adjustment system is terrible, just like on the small Kubota tractors with belly mowers. The knob steps easily get clogged with debris and it won’t turn. So I like it? Yes, and it’s worth considering that it’s half the money of a full commercial unit. See Z700 series for an upgrade although it looks like they have the same chassis.

How about putting a fx motor on it a fs is not as strong

I want to know if you have a 36' residential zero turn or 34' can't use any other size my gate isn't wide enough.

Price ???

You never said how much it cost

I have a zd1211 and its a monster!! However kubota does not offer a high lift blades for the zd1211. The factory blades that come with the zd1211 are terrible.

Will the exhaust burn my grass like a Husqvarna?

well to me j d has them beet by a mile i have a john deere 180 it,s 43 years old it cut,s grass all summer and blows snow all winter i have changed the blads on the mower and replaced one front tire on the tractor the blower has never been repared or fixed yet nock on wood i bought a new one in 2015 j d lt180 to cut the grass cause i am getting old and cant awitch things around i still got the old one to do snow blowing

I feel like the battery should be covered. I don’t like how it’s exposed like that.

Price tag Z411?

You didn’t mention oil drain access. Some brands boast a short drain hose to allow a cleaner operation.

How much monny

Deck pulley covers should be open on both ends on every mower..There would be no need to remove those covers..Such a "no brainer"..makes you wonder what these engineers are thinking 🤔..Awesome mower though!

There sooooooo slowwwwww compared to the Toros . It takes me almost twice as long to cut somthing. Compare to the toro Zmaster

You covered everything but $$.

Kohler engine, junk