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VentracModel A
Ventrac 4231
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 31 hp
- displacement
- 58.2 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Ventrac 4231 vs Ventrac 4520Z
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VentracModel B
Ventrac 4520Z
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 32.5 hp
- displacement
- 58.7 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
VentracVentrac 4231
vs
VentracVentrac 4520Z
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
▲ 4520Z higher · +1.5 hp (+5%)423131 hp
4520Z32.5 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
4231 is in the 94th percentile; 4520Z is in the 96th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 4520Z higher · +0.5 ci (<1%)423158.2 ci
4520Z58.7 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
4231 is in the 80th percentile; 4520Z is in the 81st · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied42313
4520Z3
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
4231 is in the 87th percentile; 4520Z is in the 87th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ 4231 higher · +182 lb (+11%)42311,837 lb
4520Z1,655 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
4231 is in the 84th percentile; 4520Z is in the 80th · 314 models
4231 (A)4520Z (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ventrac 4231 | Ventrac 4520Z | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ventrac | Ventrac | Same |
| Model | 4231 | 4520Z | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ventrac 4231 | Ventrac 4520Z | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton | Kubota | — |
| Model | Vanguard DM950DT | WG972-GL | — |
| Power Output | 31hp | 32.5hp | ▲ 4520Z+1.5 hp · +5% |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | Not recorded | — |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 58.2ci | 58.7ci | ▲ 4520Z+0.5 ci · <1% |
| Bore | 2.8in | 2.9in | ▲ 4520Z+0.1 in · +4% |
| Stroke | 3.1in | 2.9in | ▲ 4231+0.2 in · +7% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ventrac 4231 | Ventrac 4520Z | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Shaft-driven hydrostatic | Shaft-driven hydrostatic | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ventrac 4231 | Ventrac 4520Z | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 79in | 81.5in | ▲ 4520Z+2.5 in · +3% |
| Width | 48in | 48.5in | ▲ 4520Z+0.5 in · +1% |
| Height | 67in | 68in | ▲ 4520Z+1 in · +1% |
| Operating Weight | 1,837lb | 1,655lb | ▲ 4231+182 lb · +11% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ventrac 4231 | Ventrac 4520Z | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Articulated power | Articulated power | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ventrac 4231 | Ventrac 4520Z | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Ventrac Minute Mount | Ventrac Mount System | — |
| Hitch Category | I | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ventrac 4231 | Ventrac 4520Z | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 articulated 4WD | 4x4 articulated 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Articulated power | Articulated power | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Ventrac 4231 | Ventrac 4520Z | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ventrac 4231 | Ventrac 4520Z | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ROPS | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 94th percentile (31 hp)B · 96th percentile (32.5 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 80th percentile (58.2 ci)B · 81st percentile (58.7 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 87th percentile (3)B · 87th percentile (3)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 84th percentile (1,837 lb)B · 80th percentile (1,655 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 74th percentile (79 in)B · 77th percentile (81.5 in)
A · 4231B · 4520ZMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor