The Kubota Z100 Kommander Series zero-turn mowers
represent Kubota’s first dedicated residential zero-turn mower.
A Kubota Z100 Kommander Series zero-turn mower
will appeal to customers whose buying motivations include
comfort, durability and performance at an affordable price.
Customers first seeing Z100 zero-turn mowers
will appreciate their stylish compact design with contoured fenders.
Big rear tires provide a soft ride.
Their wide width and tread pattern provide better traction and
weight distribution to help minimize turf damage.
A low centre of gravity contributes to exceptional stability,
especially on uneven surfaces and hills.
Standard on the S-models and optional on the E and R models,
the bright LED headlights let operators continue mowing in low light conditions.
With no grease points, maintenance is very simple.
Dimensionally, these compact mowers are the smallest zero-turns
that Kubota offers and are well suited for customers
with properties that have complex gardens, many trees and narrow spaces.
The Z100 Series commercial grade gas engines deliver power and performance.
The open engine compartment makes it easy to check the air intake screen,
engine and transaxle oil, and to clean the air filter.
Engine sizes range from 21 to 25 horsepower
and, manufacturer selections include Briggs and Stratton, Kohler and Kawasaki.
The Z100 series are driven by commercial grade hydro gear transmissions.
They have an integrated design that delivers outstanding power
and operational efficiency to the wheels and mower deck.
Each rear wheel has an integrated hydrostatic transaxle
containing a pump with fan for cooling and a drive motor.
With this design, the transmission can be described as self-contained.
The benefit: it’s maintenance free!
These transmissions are belt driven from the engine.
They use strong cut steel gears, not powder metal gears,
so they are very durable.
An external cooling fan controls the transmission’s operating temperature.
As for the operators, there's plenty of legroom up front,
thanks to a wide foot pan.
All controls and indicators are neatly and ergonomically
placed on the right hand side for quick, easy access.
The electric hour meter shows the hours that the machine has been operated.
Since the hour meter works electrically,
it starts working when the key switch is turned to "ON",
regardless of the engine running or not.
4 storage compartments are conveniently located
to hold beverages, phones, tools or other small items.
On the R-model, the seat slides forward and back 4",
letting customers find just the right position for maximum personal comfort.
Armrests are optional.
On the E and S models, the seat slides a full 6"
and has an 18” high back with a deluxe type cushion and armrests.
A seat suspension kit is standard on S models,
optional on E models and not available on the R model.
An HST bypass lever is available for pushing
the machine when the engine is off.
This comes in very handy when loading and unloading the mower from a trailer.
Dual operation control levers provide smooth,
precise speed and steering control.
The Z100 zero-turn mowers come equipped with a standard rigid
rollover protective structure and retractable seat belts.
The Z100’s are equipped with four safety Interlocks.
For most situations or actions that could present danger,
the machine prevents these dangerous outcomes.
The zero-turn mower has different steering characteristics than other machines
with a steering wheel and does not have a service brake pedal.
It does have a parking brake.
Normal slowing down and stopping is done with the motion control levers.
There is a safety interlock control at the steering levers.
There is also a safety interlock at the PTO switch:
Before starting the engine, the PTO must be in the “DISENGAGED” or OFF position.
If at the “ENGAGED” or ON position, the engine will not start.
The 10 or 11 gauge steel, welded mower deck provides durable and commercial grade cutting performance.
The baffle design allows better airflow through the blades for clean-cut and fast discharge.
Notice the great ground clearance.
The decks come in 42, 48 and 54 inch configurations.
All decks are powered by a single belt drive.
The mower lift and lower device is a foot pedal located to the center-right of the platform.
The operator presses the pedal to raise the mower deck
and presses the pedal once again to lower the mower into place.
This allows the operator’s hands to remain on the control levers.
On the E and S models, an optional mower deck lift assist kit is available
to reduce the amount of leg power required to press the mower deck pedal.
On all models, the operator can easily attach and detach the optional grass catcher.
The cut height is set by using a simple dial that can be adjusted in ¼ inch increments
from a minimum of one and a half inches to a maximum of four and a half inches.
The rigid anti-scalp rollers ensure that the mower deck remains above the turf to prevent turf damage.
The spring-loaded plastic discharge shield is crafted from a flexible-but-sturdy plastic material
and helps reduce damage to landscaping if contact is made.
Even though the Z100 is the smallest zero turn mower that Kubota offers,
these mowers have powerful features, robust drive components, ergonomically designed controls
and a sturdy, deep welded mower deck which make them well suited for many mowing tasks.
Customers get great performance and value when they choose the Z100!