Our verdict
The bottom line
For estate owners who want Japanese reliability over American badge value. Kubota garden tractors are built to a standard typical of agricultural Kubota — expect 20+ years of service if maintained. Less common on UK Marketplace than JD because owners hold them longer.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Kubota Japanese build quality
- WG752 V-twin reliable for 1500+ hours
- Hydrostatic drive smooth
- Glide Steer for tight turns
Cons
- Eye-watering price
- Kubota dealer network thinner than JD
- Heavy at 335kg — needs a barn
Full specs
| Type | Ride-on |
|---|---|
| Cut width | 102 cm |
| Engine / Power | Kubota WG752 V-twin petrol 16HP |
| Weight | 335 kg |
| Deck | Steel |
| Self-propelled | Yes |
| Rear roller | No |
| Mulching | Yes |
| Cutting heights | 6 positions |
| Bag capacity | 330 L |
| Suited to lawn | Large |
| Noise level | 100 dB |
Buying second-hand
Used-market tip
£2800–4200 used. Kubota service stamps add serious value — £500+ to fair price. Engine hours under 400 excellent. Glide Steer mechanism wears — check tracking on a flat surface. Kubota chassis numbers verify warranty status.
Where to look: Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree are usually 20–30% cheaper than eBay UK for petrol mowers because most sellers want local pickup. eBay tends to win on cordless and electric (lighter, easier to ship). Always insist on a starting demonstration before paying.