2024 Cub Cadet PRO Z 972 SD 72 in. Kawasaki FX1000V EFI 38.5 hp
2024 Cub Cadet PRO Z 972 SD 72 in. Kawasaki FX1000V EFI 38.5 hp

Specs

General Information

Manufacturer
Cub Cadet
Cub Cadet
Model Year
2024
2024
Model
PRO Z 972 SD 72 in. Kawasaki FX1000V EFI 38.5 hp
PRO Z 972 SD 72 in. Kawasaki FX1000V EFI 38.5 hp
Model Code
53RLHMUY050
53RLHMUY050
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

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

Yokes - 1/2 in. thick steel front

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
16 cc Hydro-Gear 5400
16 cc Hydro-Gear 5400
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 tube with ISO dampening suspension
Front - Yokes 2 x 3 in. solid 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

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

Operational

Steering
Control - High Performance Wheel with electronic power & Foot-pedal Control
Control - High Performance Wheel with electronic power & Foot-pedal 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 7 ga. (0.187 in.) steel shell
Fabricated 7 ga. (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
Construction - 8 in. sealed cast aluminum housing (maintenance-free)
Construction - 8 in. sealed cast aluminum housing (maintenance-free)
Blades
Triple / High-lift blade (standard) Marbain
Triple / 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 hr. limited deck construction

Commercial - 3 year / no hour limit commercial

Deck Shell - 5 year / 1,750 hr. 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.