Head-to-head

Kubota GR1600-II vs Kubota GR2120-II

A side-by-side comparison of two mowers UK buyers commonly choose between. Prices, full specs, and a verdict on which one to buy.

Kubota

GR1600-II

"Kubota premium 40in garden tractor — Japanese build"

RRP New
£7,999
Manufacturer
Buy Now
£7,499
Lowest UK retailer
Used Avg
£5,200
Facebook / eBay UK avg
4.8 (54) · Value 8.4/10
Full GR1600-II review →
Kubota

GR2120-II

"Bigger Kubota GR — 48in deck for larger lawns"

RRP New
£9,499
Manufacturer
Buy Now
£8,999
Lowest UK retailer
Used Avg
£6,400
Facebook / eBay UK avg
4.8 (32) · Value 8.3/10
Full GR2120-II review →

Verdict — which one to buy

Our take

Kubota sizing. The GR2120 has 20cm more cut and a bigger 21HP V-twin. Worth the upgrade only if your lawn justifies the extra deck width — for most domestic buyers the GR1600 is plenty.

Spec-by-spec

Kubota GR1600-IIKubota GR2120-II
RRP£7,999£9,499
Buy now£7,499£8,999
Used avg£5,200£6,400
TypeRide-onRide-on
Engine / PowerKubota WG752 V-twin petrol 16HPKubota WG972 V-twin petrol 21HP
Cut width102 cm122 cm
Weight335 kg380 kg
Self-propelledYesYes
Rear roller (stripes)NoNo
MulchingYesYes
Bag capacity330 L330 L
Suited to lawnLargeLarge
Noise100 dB100 dB
Rating4.8 / 54.8 / 5
Value score8.4 / 108.3 / 10

Pros & cons of each

Kubota GR1600-II

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
Kubota GR2120-II

Pros

  • 122cm deck covers serious ground fast
  • 21HP V-twin handles long grass
  • Same Glide Steer system
  • Built to the same standard as the GR1600

Cons

  • Truly serious money
  • Heavier than the GR1600 at 380kg
  • Kubota dealer network limited

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