2027 Cub Cadet PRO Z 972SDL EFI

The Cub Cadet® PRO Z 972SDL EFI 72-in. 38.5 HP* Commercial Zero-Turn Lawn Mower With EFI Engine features a triple 7-gauge fabricated steel cutting deck with top, bottom and side reinforcements. Equipped with maintenance-free spindles and pulleys to deliver peak performance with limited downtime. Hydro-gear transmissions engineered for quick ground speeds and smooth handling.

• 72” triple-7-gauge fabricated steel cutting deck with top, bottom and side reinforcements
• Lock-in or out self-leveling air-ride seat with 30 degrees of side-to-side swivel/15 degrees of travel left or right.
• Dual rear wheels and weighted front rims give this steep slope mower traction on up to a a 25°slope and 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: 

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.

Control Your Own Way.

• Whether you prefer our custom lap bar designs or our innovative steering options, the PRO Z lineup offers you great control to match your crew’s needs.

Options:

Engine

• Engine Brand: Kawasaki®

• Engine Model: FX Series EFI

• Engine Model Number: 1000V

• Engine Displacement: 999cc

• Engine Output: 38.5HP

• Starter Type: Electronic

• 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: Auto-Choke

• Air Filter: High Density

• Oil Filter: Yes

• Fuel Delivery: Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)

Battery

• Battery: 310CCA AGM battery; Relay/Fuse terminal block; 30 AMP voltage regulator

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: Triple-7-gauge fabricated steel

• Deck Engagement (PTO): Electronic with quick reset

• Deck Construction: Floating, fabricated 7 ga (0.187") steel and adjustable rear striping rollers

• Spindle Construction: Maintenance-free cast aluminum housing

• Blade(s): 3 high-lift Marbain® blades / 18,500 fpm (approx.)

• Deck Lift: Electro-hydraulic assist quick-lift design

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

• Anti-Scalping: 4 front deck gauge wheels

• Deck Positions: 16

Chassis

• Frame: Fully welded, 3/8" x 5" laser-cut steel

• Front Axle: 2" x 3" solid with Isolation dampening system, 1/2" thick steel

• ROPS: 2" x 2" foldable 3-position with low profile

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

• Rear Tow Hitch: Bolt-On hitch std.

Controls

• Cruise Control: NA

• Brakes: Hand-operated

• Steering Control: Quick-adjust steering column w/ power steering

• Operator Control: Low-profile throttle lever

Comfort

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

• Seat Suspension: Side-to-side swivel/15 degrees of travel left or right

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

Wheels

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

• Front Tires: 16"x6.5"-8" Kenda K505

• Tire Tread: Heavy-Duty traction tread

Additional Specifications

• Hour Meter: Crew Boss

• Headlight(s): 6 LED Lights for 360 degrees of lighted visibility; Amber Beacon with three position adjustments

• Cup Holder: Intergrated into Side Pod

• Model Number: 53FLLVUYA50