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
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★ 4.8 (54) · Value 8.4/10
Full GR1600-II review →
GR2120-II
"Bigger Kubota GR — 48in deck for larger lawns"
RRP New
£9,499
Manufacturer
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£8,999
Lowest UK retailer
Used Avg
£6,400
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★ 4.8 (32) · Value 8.3/10
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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-II | Kubota GR2120-II | |
|---|---|---|
| RRP | £7,999 | £9,499 |
| Buy now | £7,499 | £8,999 |
| Used avg | £5,200 | £6,400 |
| Type | Ride-on | Ride-on |
| Engine / Power | Kubota WG752 V-twin petrol 16HP | Kubota WG972 V-twin petrol 21HP |
| Cut width | 102 cm | 122 cm |
| Weight | 335 kg | 380 kg |
| Self-propelled | Yes | Yes |
| Rear roller (stripes) | No | No |
| Mulching | Yes | Yes |
| Bag capacity | 330 L | 330 L |
| Suited to lawn | Large | Large |
| Noise | 100 dB | 100 dB |
| Rating | 4.8 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Value score | 8.4 / 10 | 8.3 / 10 |
Pros & cons of each
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
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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