Kubota Expands ZD Series of Zero-Turn Mowers with ZD221 and ZD323

Kubota's New Models Feature Professional Cutting Capabilities with
Greater Fuel Efficiency
TORRANCE, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Kubota introduces the new ZD221 and ZD323 models to its growing
line of zero-turn mowers. The ZD221 is the industry's first Kubota
21-horsepower (gross hp) diesel mower in a compact zero-turn frame,
while the full-size ZD323 zero-turn mower operates at 23 horsepower
(gross hp). Both additions to the ZD line-up feature professional
cutting capabilities for a wide range of applications, including
commercial and residential.

"Kubota's diesel engine provides increased power and torque,
improving fuel efficiency," says Kyle Hagen, Kubota turf product
manager. "In fact, the torque-to-horsepower ratios of all Kubota
diesel zero-turns translate into true savings. When compared to
competitive gasoline machines, Kubota's diesel goes beyond simply
offsetting the price of diesel, but can significantly reduce overall
fuel operating costs as well."

Kubota's compact ZD221 has options for either a 48- or 54-inch
Pro-Commercial mower deck and operates at a maximum speed of 9 mph.
The larger Kubota ZD323 has a 60-inch Pro-Commercial mower deck with
an industry leading 6.5-inch-deep design, and a maximum speed of 9.3
mph. Both new zero-turn models boast high-performance, shaft-driven
hydrostatic transmissions, offering hydraulic PTO clutches while
providing hands-free operations in both a hydraulic deck lift and
parking brake. The compact ZD221 and full-size ZD323 models are Kubota
designed and built to handle a wide range of mowing tasks with
integral-type, twin-hydrostatic transmissions, Pro-Commercial mower
decks, commercial-grade frames, and Kubota diesel, liquid-cooled
engines.

Operator Comfort and Easy Maintenance

Kubota ZD Series mowers are built to keep operators comfortable
during even the longest work days. The ZD323 comes equipped with
Kubota's high-back deluxe suspension seat and an adjustable front axle
that can easily be switched from rigid to oscillating, further adding
comfort to the operator's ride. All Kubota zero-turn models feature a
full-flat operator platform to provide optimal operator comfort, as
well as features like the hands-free parking brake and hydraulic deck
lift to further reduce operator fatigue after long hours on the job.
Additional operator extras include a cup holder and user-friendly
instrument panel that keeps controls and indicators close for easy
access and viewing.

Pro-Commercial Mower Deck with Mulching Option

Flexible discharge chutes, anti-overflow systems, and improved
baffle designs combine to make up the ZD Series Pro-Commercial mower
decks ideal for a wide range of mowing tasks. The ZD221 compact model
offers both 54- and 48-inch Pro-Commercial deck options, while the
ZD323 full-size model comes standard with a 60-inch Pro-Commercial
mower deck, an industry leading 6.5-inch-deep design that allows for
faster cutting, even in tall and wet grass. Both models offer
three-blade designs and cutting height options of one to five-inches,
by quarter-inch increments. And all are supported by Kubota's unique,
parallel linkage mounting system. Standard on the ZD323, Kubota's
innovative two-pin, tilt-up lift feature, integral to the oscillating
front axle, allows the front of the mower to be raised without having
to remove the mid-mount mower, making under-deck routine maintenance
quick and simple. The optional advanced mulching system on all ZD
Series models provides an extra-fine cut due to a Kubota original
closed-system baffle, leaving a professional finish, even in thick
grass.

Bag-type grass catcher

The compact design and 12.2-bushel capacity of the 2-bag and
1-tray grass catcher is easy to use. The high-capacity catcher allows
the operator to mow longer over a larger area without stopping as
often to empty clippings. For quick disposal of clippings, the hopper
lid is simply unlocked and opened, allowing the bags to slide out and
be dumped. The "Catch-ALL" deck mounted blower allows operators to
simply out-work the competition with its high capacity and high
performance.

Kubota Tractor Corporation, Torrance, Calif., is the U.S. marketer
and distributor of Kubota-branded equipment, including a complete line
of tractors up to 103 PTO hp, performance-matched implements, compact
and utility-class construction equipment, consumer lawn and garden
equipment, commercial turf products and utility vehicles. For product
literature or dealer locations, contact Kubota Tractor Corporation at
3401 Del Amo Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503, (888) 4-KUBOTA ((888)
458-2682), Ext. 900, or visit www.kubota.com.

Kubota Tractor Corporation
Christine Moravec, 877-KUBOTA-NEWS (877-582-6826)
newsroom@kubotamedia.com

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