G23-II HD
"Kubota diesel ride-on — the professional standard"
RRP New
£14,999
Manufacturer
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£13,999
Lowest UK retailer
Used Avg
£9,500
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★ 4.9 (32) · Value 8.5/10
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G26 II LD
"Current Kubota G-series diesel ride-on"
RRP New
£16,499
Manufacturer
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£15,499
Lowest UK retailer
Used Avg
£10,500
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★ 4.9 (22) · Value 8.4/10
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Verdict — which one to buy
Our take
Kubota diesel generations. The G23 is the proven older diesel; the G26 has cleaner emissions and electronic dash. Same Kubota build quality. G26 for new buyers; G23 for used buyers with documented service history.
Spec-by-spec
| Kubota G23-II HD | Kubota G26 II LD | |
|---|---|---|
| RRP | £14,999 | £16,499 |
| Buy now | £13,999 | £15,499 |
| Used avg | £9,500 | £10,500 |
| Type | Ride-on | Ride-on |
| Engine / Power | Kubota D722 diesel 3-cylinder | Kubota D902 diesel 3-cylinder |
| Cut width | 137 cm | 137 cm |
| Weight | 500 kg | 520 kg |
| Self-propelled | Yes | Yes |
| Rear roller (stripes) | No | No |
| Mulching | Yes | Yes |
| Bag capacity | 550 L | 600 L |
| Suited to lawn | Large | Large |
| Noise | 100 dB | 100 dB |
| Rating | 4.9 / 5 | 4.9 / 5 |
| Value score | 8.5 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
Pros & cons of each
Pros
- Diesel engine — 30+ year service life realistic
- 137cm deck for proper estate work
- 550L collection bag
- Used by professional groundsmen and golf clubs
Cons
- Eye-watering price
- Diesel maintenance routine matters
- Heavy at 500kg — needs serious storage
Pros
- Newer D902 diesel — cleaner-burning than D722
- Bigger 600L collection
- Kubota electronic monitoring
- Built for daily commercial use
Cons
- Even more expensive than the G23
- Electronics complicate older-style repair
- Same heavyweight footprint
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