2023 Cub Cadet Pro Z 972 L 72 in. Kawasaki FX1000V EFI 38.5 hp
2023 Cub Cadet Pro Z 972 L 72 in. Kawasaki FX1000V EFI 38.5 hp

Specs

General Information

Manufacturer
Cub Cadet
Cub Cadet
Model Year
2023
2023
Model
Pro Z 972 L 72 in. Kawasaki FX1000V EFI 38.5 hp
Pro Z 972 L 72 in. Kawasaki FX1000V EFI 38.5 hp
Model Code
53RLHMTY050
53RLHMTY050
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

Seat

Cushion with seat belts

Suspension - High-back Air-Ride suspension with EVC cushion, ISO mounted base (lateral suspension)

Armrests - Padded

Cushion with seat belts

Suspension - High-back Air-Ride suspension with EVC cushion, ISO mounted base (lateral suspension)

Armrests - Padded

Seat Adjustment
Angle back adjust and lumbar support
Angle back adjust and lumbar support
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
Turf Tread - 26 x 12-12 in.
Turf Tread - 26 x 12-12 in.
Steering Tires
Turf Tread - 15 x 6-6 in. Reliance Carlisle run flat
Turf Tread - 15 x 6-6 in. Reliance Carlisle run flat
Axles
Front - 2 x 3 in. solid axle tube with ISO dampening suspension
Front - 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 EFI 1000V
FX Series EFI 1000V
Cylinders
Twin
Twin
Horsepower
38.5 hp
38.5 hp
Displacement
999 cc
999 cc
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
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

Weight
Approx. - 1,591 lb.
Approx. - 1,591 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 & Speed Control
Control - High Performance & Speed Control
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 7ga. (0.187 in.) steel shell
Fabricated 7ga. (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

Auto-Choke

Oil Filter

Cup Holder - Intergrated into Side Pod

Auto-Choke

Oil Filter

Cup Holder - Intergrated into Side Pod

Warranty

3 year / no hour limit commercial and 5 year / 1,750 hour limited deck construction

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

Commercial - 3 year / no hour limit commercial

3 year / no hour limit commercial and 5 year / 1,750 hour limited deck construction

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

Commercial - 3 year / no hour limit commercial

Features

Features

  • 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

  • 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.