2023 Cub Cadet Pro Z 972 SD 72 in. Kawasaki FX1000V 35 hp
2023 Cub Cadet Pro Z 972 SD 72 in. Kawasaki FX1000V 35 hp

Specs

General Information

Manufacturer
Cub Cadet
Cub Cadet
Model Year
2023
2023
Model
Pro Z 972 SD 72 in. Kawasaki FX1000V 35 hp
Pro Z 972 SD 72 in. Kawasaki FX1000V 35 hp
Model Code
53TIHMUY050
53TIHMUY050
Color
Cub Cadet Yellow
Cub Cadet Yellow

Body

Frame

Fully welded, full-length 3/8 x 5 in. laser cut steel / integrated tie-down slots

Yokes - 1/2 in. thick steel front yokes

Fully welded, full-length 3/8 x 5 in. laser cut steel / integrated tie-down slots

Yokes - 1/2 in. thick steel front yokes

Rollover Protection (ROPS)
2 x 2 in. spring-latch tool-less foldable 3 position
2 x 2 in. spring-latch tool-less foldable 3 position
Safety Features

Bumper - 5/16 in. Thick Steel rear engine guard/pre-drilled mounting points for attachments with integrated rear hitch

Bumper - 5/16 in. Thick Steel rear engine guard/pre-drilled mounting points for attachments with integrated rear hitch

Drivetrain

Transmission
Parker HTG 16 cc pump / 310 cc wheel motor
Parker HTG 16 cc pump / 310 cc wheel motor
Travel Speed Forward
14 mph (22.5 km/h)
14 mph (22.5 km/h)
Travel Speed Reverse
6 mph (9.5 km/h)
6 mph (9.5 km/h)
Wheels/Tires
Anti-Scalping - 4 front deck gauge wheels
Anti-Scalping - 4 front deck gauge wheels
Drive Tires
25 x 9-12 in. HD Traction Tread
25 x 9-12 in. HD Traction Tread
Steering Tires
16 x 6.5-8 in. Kenda K505
16 x 6.5-8 in. Kenda K505
Axles
Front - Yokes 2 x 3 in. solid axle tube with ISO dampening suspension
Front - Yokes 2 x 3 in. solid axle tube with ISO dampening suspension
Brakes
Hand-operated lever with integrated hydro pump release lever
Hand-operated lever with integrated hydro pump release lever

Electrical

Charging System
15A regulated
15A regulated
Instrumentation
Fuel Gauge - Electronic
Fuel Gauge - Electronic
Hour Meter
Crew Boss
Crew Boss

Engine

Engine Make
Kawasaki®
Kawasaki®
Engine Model
FX Series 1000V
FX Series 1000V
Cylinders
Twin
Twin
Horsepower
35 hp
35 hp
Displacement
999 cc
999 cc
Carburetion
Carburetor
Carburetor
Air Cleaner
Filter - High density
Filter - High density
Starter

Engine - Ignition key

Engine - Ignition key

Lubrication

Fully pressurized

Fully pressurized

Fuel Capacity

Dual 7.45 US gal. (28.2 l)

Oil Capacity - 2 US qt. (1.89 l)

Dual 7.45 US gal. (28.2 l)

Oil Capacity - 2 US qt. (1.89 l)

Measurements

Length
88 in.
88 in.
Width
85 in.
85 in.
Height
49 in.
49 in.
Weight
Approx. - 1,850 lb.
Approx. - 1,850 lb.
Cutting Width
72 in.
72 in.
Mowing Height Range
1 to 5 in. in 1/4 in. increments
1 to 5 in. in 1/4 in. increments
Mowing Height Adjustments
Foot pedal with spring assist 16 Positions
Foot pedal with spring assist 16 Positions

Operational

Steering
Control - High Performance Steering Wheel with electronic power steering & Foot-pedal
Control - High Performance Steering Wheel with electronic power steering & Foot-pedal
Deck Construction
7 ga. top plate 7 ga. bottom reinforcement ¼ in. rolled leading edge
7 ga. top plate 7 ga. bottom reinforcement ¼ in. rolled leading edge
Deck Material
Fabricated 7 ga. (0.187 in.) steel shell
Fabricated 7 ga. (0.187 in.) steel shell
Discharge
Chute - High-density, impact-resistant rubber
Chute - High-density, impact-resistant rubber
Spindles
Construction - 8 in. sealed cast aluminum housing (maintenance-free)
Construction - 8 in. sealed cast aluminum housing (maintenance-free)
Blades
Triple-blade / High-lift blade (standard) Marbain
Triple-blade / High-lift blade (standard) Marbain
Power Take-Off (PTO)
Electronic fingertip engagement
Electronic fingertip engagement

Other

Includes

Separate Choke

Oil Filter

Cup Holder - Intergrated into Side Pod

Separate Choke

Oil Filter

Cup Holder - Intergrated into Side Pod

Warranty

Deck Shell - 5 year / 1,750 hour limited deck construction

Commercial - 3 year / no hour limit commercial

Deck Shell - 5 year / 1,750 hour limited deck construction

Commercial - 3 year / no hour limit commercial

Features

Features

  • DOMINATE STEEP HILLS: The PRO Z™ 972 SD dual-wheel commercial zero-turn is the ultimate mowing solution for municipalities and properties with varying terrain, dominating steep hills up to 25 degrees (46% grade).
  • CHOOSE YOUR COMFORT LEVEL: An air-ride seat allows riders to adjust seat firmness to their personal preference with elastic vibration control, isolation-dampening system, angle-back adjustment, adjustable padded armrests and adjustable lumbar support.
  • LESS MAINTENANCE, LESS DOWNTIME: Maintenance-free spindles and pullys deliver peak performance with limited downtime.
  • DECKS BUILT TO LAST: Tackle the toughest conditions with a triple-7-gauge steel cutting deck: a 7-gauge deck shell with 7-gauge top and bottom reinforcements.
  • NATIONWIDE SUPPORT: 3-year, no-hour-limit commercial warranty and 5-year,1,750-hour limited deck warranty and a nationwide network of Cub Cadet dealers.

Features

  • DOMINATE STEEP HILLS: The PRO Z™ 972 SD dual-wheel commercial zero-turn is the ultimate mowing solution for municipalities and properties with varying terrain, dominating steep hills up to 25 degrees (46% grade).
  • CHOOSE YOUR COMFORT LEVEL: An air-ride seat allows riders to adjust seat firmness to their personal preference with elastic vibration control, isolation-dampening system, angle-back adjustment, adjustable padded armrests and adjustable lumbar support.
  • LESS MAINTENANCE, LESS DOWNTIME: Maintenance-free spindles and pullys deliver peak performance with limited downtime.
  • DECKS BUILT TO LAST: Tackle the toughest conditions with a triple-7-gauge steel cutting deck: a 7-gauge deck shell with 7-gauge top and bottom reinforcements.
  • NATIONWIDE SUPPORT: 3-year, no-hour-limit commercial warranty and 5-year,1,750-hour limited deck warranty and a nationwide network of Cub Cadet dealers.