2023 Cub Cadet PRO Z 972 S SurePath 72 in. Kawasaki FX1000V 35 hp
2023 Cub Cadet PRO Z 972 S SurePath 72 in. Kawasaki FX1000V 35 hp

Specs

General Information

Manufacturer
Cub Cadet
Cub Cadet
Model Year
2023
2023
Model
PRO Z 972 S SurePath 72 in. Kawasaki FX1000V 35 hp
PRO Z 972 S SurePath 72 in. Kawasaki FX1000V 35 hp
Model Code
53FIHMAY050
53FIHMAY050
Color
Cub Cadet Yellow
Cub Cadet Yellow

Body

Frame

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

Yokes - 1/2 in. thick steel front yokes

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

Yokes - 1/2 in. thick steel front yokes

Seat

High-back Air-Ride suspension with EVC cushion, seat belt

Suspension - ISO mounted base (lateral suspension)

Armrests - Padded arm rests

High-back Air-Ride suspension with EVC cushion, seat belt

Suspension - ISO mounted base (lateral suspension)

Armrests - Padded arm rests

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

Joystick Control Handle - Engagement Indicator Lights for Cut Line Setting, RH/LH Auto Turning

GPS / Tower Antenna - LED lights show Satellite Connection for Auto-Steer Engagement

Overlap Cutting / Tracking - Dash Mounted Adjustable knob for Deck Cutting Overlap

Bumper - 5/16 in. thick steel rear engine guard

Joystick Control Handle - Engagement Indicator Lights for Cut Line Setting, RH/LH Auto Turning

GPS / Tower Antenna - LED lights show Satellite Connection for Auto-Steer Engagement

Overlap Cutting / Tracking - Dash Mounted Adjustable knob for Deck Cutting Overlap

Drivetrain

Transmission/Drive
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 - 16 x 6.5-8 in.
Turf Tread - 16 x 6.5-8 in.
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

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
FX1000V
FX1000V
Cylinders
Twin
Twin
Horsepower
35 hp
35 hp
Displacement
999 cc
999 cc
Fuel System
Carburetor
Carburetor
Air Cleaner
Filter - High density
Filter - High density
Starter

Engine Start - Ignition key

Engine Start - 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
75 in. (ROPS up)
75 in. (ROPS up)
Weight
Approx. - 1,690 lb.
Approx. - 1,690 lb.
Mowing Width
72 in.
72 in.
Mowing Height Range
1 - 5 in. in 1 / 4 in. increments
1 - 5 in. in 1 / 4 in. increments

Operational

Deck Construction
7 ga. top plate 7 ga. bottom reinforcement 1/4 in. rolled leading edge
7 ga. top plate 7 ga. bottom reinforcement 1/4 in. rolled leading edge
Deck Material
Fabricated 7ga. (0.187 in.) steel shell
Fabricated 7ga. (0.187 in.) steel shell
Deck Lift
Foot pedal with spring assist 16 Positions
Foot pedal with spring assist 16 Positions
Discharge
Chute - High-density, impact-resistant rubber
Chute - High-density, impact-resistant rubber
Spindles
8 in. sealed cast aluminum housing (maintenance-free)
8 in. sealed cast aluminum housing (maintenance-free)
Blades
Triple-blade / High-lift blade (standard) Marbain Blade
Triple-blade / High-lift blade (standard) Marbain Blade
Power Take-Off (PTO)
Warner PTO clutch (225 ft. lb.) with Soft-Start
Warner PTO clutch (225 ft. lb.) with Soft-Start
Tractor Hitch
Rear Tow - Integrated with pre-drilled mounting points for attachments
Rear Tow - Integrated with pre-drilled mounting points for attachments

Other

Includes

Separate choke

Oil filter

Cup Holder - Intergrated into Side Pod

Separate choke

Oil filter

Cup Holder - Intergrated into Side Pod

Warranty

3 year / no hour limit commercial

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

Commercial - 3 year / no hour limit 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

  • INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY: PRO Z™ SurePath™ units are outfitted with GPS Auto Steer technology. Simply set the preliminary cut line, and the PRO Z SurePath units will perform straight cutting paths with an auto-zero-turn at the end of each pass with the touch of a button.
  • UNMATCHED EFFICIENCY: Reduce striping overlap by upwards of 7 inches per pass and increase your efficiency and productivity by up to 12% when SurePath is engaged.*
  • PERFECT STRIPING: Achieve consistent stripes, guided by GPS for the straight lines and accuracy. Combined with a triple-plated fabricated deck and an exclusive electric four-wheel steering system, experience stripes like you’ve never seen.

Features

  • INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY: PRO Z™ SurePath™ units are outfitted with GPS Auto Steer technology. Simply set the preliminary cut line, and the PRO Z SurePath units will perform straight cutting paths with an auto-zero-turn at the end of each pass with the touch of a button.
  • UNMATCHED EFFICIENCY: Reduce striping overlap by upwards of 7 inches per pass and increase your efficiency and productivity by up to 12% when SurePath is engaged.*
  • PERFECT STRIPING: Achieve consistent stripes, guided by GPS for the straight lines and accuracy. Combined with a triple-plated fabricated deck and an exclusive electric four-wheel steering system, experience stripes like you’ve never seen.