Overview
The Ventrac 4520Z is an articulated four-wheel-drive groundskeeping tractor introduced in 2021, powered by a 32.5 hp Kubota 1.0L three-cylinder gasoline engine. It features a Danfoss shaft-driven hydrostatic transmission with two ranges and uses a Ventrac Mount System for attachments alongside an independent front PTO. The unit is built with a 45-inch wheelbase and came with a 2022 original price of $28,765.
Ideal Applications
Engine Configuration:
The 4520Z variant is equipped with a liquid-cooled Kubota WG972-GL gasoline engine providing 32.5 gross horsepower and a 58.7 cubic inch displacement.
Transmission and Drivetrain:
This model features a four-wheel-drive system and a Danfoss hydrostatic transmission that provides infinite forward and reverse gears across two ranges.
Chassis and Dimensions:
The tractor has a 1655 lb weight, 5-inch ground clearance, and articulated power steering, with a two-post folding ROPS as standard equipment.
Production
| Description | Groundskeeping tractor / Original price was $28,765 in 2022 |
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| Manufacturer | Ventrac (a part of Toro) |
Engine
| Engine type | Kubota 1.0L 3-cyl gasoline |
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| Fuel tank | 6 gal (22.7 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.933x2.898 inches (74 x 74 mm) |
| Description | Kubota WG972-GL / gasoline / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inline |
| Displacement | 58.7 ci (1.0 L) |
| Power (gross) | 32.5 hp (24.2 kW) |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 32.5 hp (24.2 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | hydrostatic |
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| Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
| Transmission | Danfoss |
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
Mechanical
| Cab | Two-post folding ROPS. Cab optional with available heat. |
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| Description | Articulated power steering / Mechanical band brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Hitch
| Rear Type | I OptOptional |
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| Type | Ventrac Mount System |
PTO
| Clutch | electrio-magnetic |
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| Front PTO | independent |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 475 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ground clearance | 5 inches (12 cm) |
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| Height (Folded ROPS) | 54 inches (137 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 68 inches (172 cm) |
| Length | 81.5 inches (207 cm) |
| Weight | 1655 lbs (750 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 45 inches (114 cm) |
| Width | 48.5 inches (123 cm) |
| Front tire | 22x12-8 |
| Rear tire | 22x12-8 |
| Weight | 1655 lbs (750 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 45 inches (114 cm) |
| Ag front | 21x11-8 |
| Ag rear | 21x11-8 |
| Industrial front | 22x12-8 |
| Industrial rear | 22x12-8 |
| Lawn/turf front | 22x11-10 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 22x11-10 |
4520Z Serial Numbers
| Location: | Serial number plate on the left side of the front unit, below the steering column. |
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References
| Description | 4520 published in 2021, by Ventrac / Operator's Manual 4520Z (09.10181) published in 2021 |
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Variants
| 4520K | Vanguard engine |
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| 4520P | Kawasaki engine |
| 4520Y | Kubota diesel engine |
| 4520Z | Kubota gas engine |