2027 Cub Cadet PRO Z 972SD EFI

The Cub Cadet® PRO Z 972 S SD EFI 72-in. 38.5 HP* Commercial Zero-Turn Lawn Mower With Synchro-Steer™ Technology And EFI Engine features a triple 7-gauge fabricated steel cutting deck with top, bottom and side reinforcements. Category exclusive steering wheel control technology is designed to allow you to conquer slopes up to 20 degrees. Equipped with maintenance-free spindles and pulleys to deliver peak performance with limited downtime..

• A powerful slope mower with 38.5 HP Kawasaki FX1000v (999cc) EFI engine and 16cc HTG Parker transmission
• 72” triple-7-gauge fabricated steel cutting deck with top, bottom and side reinforcements
• Dual rear wheels and weighted front rims give this steep slope mower traction on up to a 46% grade. 12-volt outlet kit and electronic power deck lift included
• 3-Year / no hour limit warranty and/or 5-Year 1,200 hour warranty

Features May Include:

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 pulleys 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/or 5-Year 1,200 Hour Residential warranty and a nationwide network of Cub Cadet dealers.

Options:

Engine

• Engine Brand: Kawasaki®

• Engine Model: FX Series EFI

• Engine Model Number: 1000V

• Engine Displacement: 999cc

• Engine Output: 38.5HP

• Fuel Tank Capacity: Dual 7.45 gal. US (28.2 L)

• Cylinders: Twin

• Engine Start: Ignition Key

• Engine Oil Capacity: 2.0 qt. US (1.89 L)

• Lubrication: Fully pressurized

• Charging System: 15 amp regulated

• Choke: Separate Choke

• Air Filter: High Density

• Oil Filter: Yes

• Fuel Delivery: Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)

Drive System

• Transmission: 16cc Hydro Gear 5400

• Forward Speed: 12 mph / 19.3 km/h

• Reverse Speed: 6 mph / 9.5 km/h

Cutting Deck

• Deck Cutting Width: 72 in

• Deck Material: Fabricated 7ga. (.187”) steel shell

• Deck Engagement (PTO): Electronic fingertip engagement PTO

• Deck Construction: 7ga. top plate 7ga. bottom reinforcement ¼” rolled leading edge

• Spindle Construction: 8" sealed cast aluminum housing (maintenance-free)

• Blade(s): Triple-blade / High-lift blade (standard) Marbain Blade

• Cutting Height Range: 1” to 5” in 1/4” increments

• Anti-Scalping: 4 front deck gauge wheels

• Deck Positions: Foot pedal with spring assist 16 Positions

Chassis

• Frame: Fully welded, full-length 3/8 x 5" laser cut steel / integrated tie-down slots

• Front Axle: Front Axle / Yokes 2" x 3" solid axle tube with ISO dampening suspension

• ROPS: 2" x 2" spring-latch tool-less foldable 3 position

• Bumper: 5/16" Thick Steel rear engine guard/pre-drilled mounting points for attachments with integrated rear hitch

• Front Caster Yokes: 1/2" thick steel front yokes

Controls

• Cruise Control: NA

• Brakes: Hand-operated

• Steering Control: High Performance Steering Wheel with electronic power steering & Foot-pedal Control

Wheels

• Rear Tires: 25"x9"-12" HD Traction Tread

• Front Tires: 16"x6.5"-8" Kenda K505

Additional Specifications

• Hour Meter: Crew Boss

• Discharge Chute: High-density, impact-resistant rubber

• Cup Holder: Intergrated into Side Pod

• Model Number: 53FLHVUYA50