The Kubota ZG23 is a 2WD zero-turn mower from the ZG series. This tractor was manufactured by Kubota from 2003 to 2007. The Kubota ZG23 is equipped with a 0.7 L (41.1 cu·in) V-twin gasoline engine and a hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.
The Kubota ZG23 zero-turn mower used the Kohler GH680 engine. It is a 0.7 L, 674 cm2, (41.1 cu·in) V-twin natural aspirated gasoline engine with 80.0 mm (3.15 in) of the cylinder bore and 67.0 mm (2.64 in) of the piston stroke. This engine produced 23.4 PS (17.2 kW; 23.0 HP) of maximum output power.
The Kubota ZG23 is equipped with differential power steering, wet disc brakes, two-post foldable ROPS, 23.0 liters (6.1 US gal.; 5.1 Imp. gal) fuel tank, and mid-mount the Kubota RCK54P-23ZG 54 inches (1,370 mm) mower deck with 3-blades.
Kubota ZG23 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | Kubota ZG23 |
| Length | 1,950 mm (76.8 in) |
| Width | 1,680 mm (66.1 in) |
| Height | 1,780 mm (70.1 in) |
| Wheel base | 1,180 mm (46.5 in) |
| Weight | 500 kg (1,102 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 23.0 liters (6.1 US gal.; 5.1 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | 12V |
| Cabin type | Two-post foldable ROPS |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Kohler GH680 |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, air-cooled, V-twin |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Displacement | 0.7 L, 674 cm2, (41.1 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 80.0 mm X 67.0 mm (3.15 in X 2.64 in) |
| Horsepower | 23.4 PS (17.2 kW; 23.0 HP) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD |
| Steering type | Differential power |
| Brakes | Wet disc |
| Transmission model | – |
| Transmission type | Hydrostatic |
| Gears | Infinite forward and reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 14.5 kmh (9 mph) Reverse: 8.0 (5 mph) |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Lawn/turf: 13×5.0-6 |
| Rear tires | Lawn/turf: 23×10.5-12 |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Middle PTO type | Independent |
| Middle PTO speed | – |

Is the PTO on this mowersupposed to be loud?