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2023 Cub Cadet Pro Z 972 SDL 72 in. Kawasaki FX1000V EFI 38.5 hp in Greenland, Michigan
2023 Cub Cadet Pro Z 972 SDL 72 in. Kawasaki FX1000V EFI 38.5 hp in Greenland, Michigan
2023 Cub Cadet Pro Z 972 SDL 72 in. Kawasaki FX1000V EFI 38.5 hp in Greenland, Michigan
2023 Cub Cadet Pro Z 972 SDL 72 in. Kawasaki FX1000V EFI 38.5 hp in Greenland, Michigan
2023 Cub Cadet Pro Z 972 SDL 72 in. Kawasaki FX1000V EFI 38.5 hp in Greenland, Michigan
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2023 Cub Cadet Pro Z 972 SDL 72 in. Kawasaki FX1000V EFI 38.5 hp
2023 Cub Cadet Pro Z 972 SDL 72 in. Kawasaki FX1000V EFI 38.5 hp in Greenland, Michigan
2023 Cub Cadet Pro Z 972 SDL 72 in. Kawasaki FX1000V EFI 38.5 hp in Greenland, Michigan
2023 Cub Cadet Pro Z 972 SDL 72 in. Kawasaki FX1000V EFI 38.5 hp in Greenland, Michigan
2023 Cub Cadet Pro Z 972 SDL 72 in. Kawasaki FX1000V EFI 38.5 hp in Greenland, Michigan
2023 Cub Cadet Pro Z 972 SDL 72 in. Kawasaki FX1000V EFI 38.5 hp in Greenland, Michigan
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2023 Cub Cadet Pro Z 972 SDL 72 in. Kawasaki FX1000V EFI 38.5 hp

Specs

General Information

Manufacturer
Cub Cadet
Cub Cadet
Model Year
2023
2023
Model
Pro Z 972 SDL 72 in. Kawasaki FX1000V EFI 38.5 hp
Pro Z 972 SDL 72 in. Kawasaki FX1000V EFI 38.5 hp
Model Code
53RLLMUY050
53RLLMUY050
Color
Cub Cadet Yellow
Cub Cadet Yellow

Body

Frame
Fully welded, 3/8 x 5 in. laser-cut steel
Fully welded, 3/8 x 5 in. laser-cut steel
Seat

High-back air-ride suspension, EVC cushion, seat belt, angle-back adjust, lumbar support, padded armrests, isolation dampening system mounted base (lateral suspension)

Control Swivel - User-controlled lock/unlock swivel seat for operator leveling up to 30-degrees total/15-degrees left or right travel

Suspension - side-to-side swivel/15 degrees of travel left or right

High-back air-ride suspension, EVC cushion, seat belt, angle-back adjust, lumbar support, padded armrests, isolation dampening system mounted base (lateral suspension)

Control Swivel - User-controlled lock/unlock swivel seat for operator leveling up to 30-degrees total/15-degrees left or right travel

Suspension - side-to-side swivel/15 degrees of travel left or right

Rollover Protection (ROPS)
2 x 2 in. foldable 3-position with low profile
2 x 2 in. foldable 3-position with low profile
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/Drive
Parker® heavy duty HTG 16 cc pump / 310 cc wheel motor with oversized wheel bearings
Parker® heavy duty HTG 16 cc pump / 310 cc wheel motor with oversized wheel bearings
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

Heavy-Duty traction tread

Anti-Scalping - 4 front deck gauge wheels

Heavy-Duty traction tread

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 - 2 x 3 in. solid with Isolation dampening system, 1/2 in. thick steel
Front - 2 x 3 in. solid with Isolation dampening system, 1/2 in. thick steel
Brakes
Hand-operated lever with integrated hydro pump release lever
Hand-operated lever with integrated hydro pump release lever

Electrical

Battery
310CCA AGM; Relay/Fuse terminal block; 30A voltage regulator
310CCA AGM; Relay/Fuse terminal block; 30A voltage regulator
Charging System
15A regulated
15A regulated
Instrumentation
Fuel Gauge - Electronic
Fuel Gauge - Electronic
Lighting
6 LED Lights for 360 degrees of lighted visibility; Amber Beacon with three position adjustments
6 LED Lights for 360 degrees of lighted visibility; Amber Beacon with three position adjustments
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

Electronic

Engine - Ignition key

Electronic

Engine - Ignition key

Lubrication

Fully pressurized

Fully pressurized

Fuel Capacity

Dual 7.45 US gal. (28.2 l)

Engine Oil Capacity - 2 US qt. (1.89 l)

Dual 7.45 US gal. (28.2 l)

Engine Oil Capacity - 2 US qt. (1.89 l)

Measurements

Length
88 in.
88 in.
Width
74 in.
74 in.
Height
85 in.
85 in.
Weight
Approx. - 1,885 lb.
Approx. - 1,885 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
16 Positions
16 Positions

Operational

Steering
Control - Quick-adjust steering column with power steering
Control - Quick-adjust steering column with power steering
Deck Construction
Floating, fabricated 7 ga (0.187 in.) steel and adjustable rear striping rollers
Floating, fabricated 7 ga (0.187 in.) steel and adjustable rear striping rollers
Deck Material
Triple-7-ga. fabricated steel
Triple-7-ga. fabricated steel
Deck Lift
Electro-hydraulic assist quick-lift design
Electro-hydraulic assist quick-lift design
Spindles
Construction - Maintenance-free cast aluminum housing
Construction - Maintenance-free cast aluminum housing
Blades
3 high-lift Marbain® blades / 18,500 fpm (approx.)
3 high-lift Marbain® blades / 18,500 fpm (approx.)
Power Take-Off (PTO)
Electronic with quick reset
Electronic with quick reset
Tractor Hitch
Rear Tow - Bolt-On hitch std
Rear Tow - Bolt-On hitch std

Other

Includes

Auto-Choke

Oil Filter

Operator Control - Low-profile throttle lever

Cup Holder - Intergrated into Side Pod

Auto-Choke

Oil Filter

Operator Control - Low-profile throttle lever

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).
  • MAXIMIZED COMFORT: The self-leving air-ride seat lets you operate with up to 15 degrees of side to side self-leveling comfort.
  • 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).
  • MAXIMIZED COMFORT: The self-leving air-ride seat lets you operate with up to 15 degrees of side to side self-leveling comfort.
  • 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.