Cub Cadet M60, M48 Engine, Drive System, Steering, Chassis, Dimensions, Additional Specifications

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COMMERCIAL ZERO-TURN RIDERS

ENGINE

tank™ 48

 

tank™ 60

 

 

 

TANK™ M48-KW

TANK™ M54-KH

Engine type

23 HP* Kohler® V-Twin OHV

25 HP* Kohler® V-Twin OHV

 

23 HP* Kawasaki® V-Twin OHV

27 HP* Kohler® Command®

 

V-Twin OHV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine displacement/orientation

674cc/vertical

 

725cc/vertical

 

 

 

 

675cc/vertical

725cc/vertical

Engine fuel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ignition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transistor controlled

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lubrication/filter

 

 

 

 

 

Full pressure w/spin-on oil filter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cooling system

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Air

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Air cleaner

 

 

Heavy-duty remote-mounted replacement dual element

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alternator

 

 

 

 

 

 

12V – 15 amp. regulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fuel capacity

Twin 5-gallon tanks

Twin 5-gallon tanks

 

 

Twin 7-gallon tanks

Twin 7-gallon tanks

DRIVE SYSTEM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drive system

Kanzaki DUP-10 pumps & White®

Kanzaki DUP-10 pumps & Parker

Dual Hydro-Gear™ pk-12 pumps &

Dual Hydro-Gear™ pk-12 pumps &

wheel motors

 

wheel motors

 

 

Parker wheel motors

Parker wheel motors

 

 

 

 

Ground speed

Fwd: 10 mph/Rev: 5 mph

Fwd: 10 mph/Rev: 5 mph

 

 

Fwd: 12 mph/Rev: 5 mph

Fwd: 12 mph/Rev: 5 mph

Hydraulic fluid

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rimula® — 15W40

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hydro fluid capacity

2.5 qt.

 

2.5 qt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 qt.

3 qt.

Hydraulic oil filter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Controls

 

 

 

 

 

 

3-way adjustable lap bars

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lap bar dampers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Return to neutral

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Braking/parking brake

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dynamic/Knott drum

 

 

 

 

 

 

STEERING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Caster wheel pivot bearings

Sintered self-lubricating

Sintered self-lubricating

 

 

Timken® roller, greasable

Timken® roller, greasable

Front axle

 

 

 

 

 

Pivoting/fixed with lockout pins

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHASSIS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frame

 

 

 

 

Fully welded steel 2" square tubing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tires

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front tire size

13" x 5" – 6" (smooth)

13" x 5" – 6" (smooth)

 

 

13" x 6.5" – 6" (smooth)

13" x 6.5" – 6" (smooth)

Rear tire size

23" x 9.5" – 12" (turf)

23" x 9.5" – 12" (turf)

 

 

23" x 9.5" – 12" (turf)

24" x 12" – 12" (turf)

DIMENSIONS

Length x width x height Wheelbase

Front track width Rear track width Weight (approx.)

74" x 59" x 40.5"

44.5"

40"

45.5"

995 lbs.

78" x 71" x 40.5"

48.5"

44"

46.5"

1,035 lbs.

74.5" x 59" x 72"

44.5"

40.25"

45.5"

1,080 lbs.

78" x 65" x 72"

50.5"

45.5"

52"

1,100 lbs.

MOWing DECK

Deck size/type

Deck style/system

Deck blades

Deck construction

Deck wash Deck lift

Deck height adjustment Blade spindle construction Deck PTO

Front anti-scalping wheels/nose roller

Rear anti-scalping rollers/striper

ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS

48" sloped-nose design

60" sloped-nose design

 

 

48" Select Cut System™

54" Select Cut System™

 

 

Floating

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3-blade

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10-gauge fabricated with

10-gauge fabricated with

 

 

10-gauge fabricated with

10-gauge fabricated with

7-gauge reinforcements

7-gauge reinforcements

7- and 10-gauge reinforcements

7- and 10-gauge reinforcements

Patented SmartJet™ high-pressure deck washing system

Foot lever, spring assisted

Foot lever, spring assisted

 

 

Dual pedal, spring assisted

Dual pedal, spring assisted

1" – 5" (in .25" increments)

 

 

Cast-aluminum

 

Electronic fingertip engagement

 

 

 

 

2, greasable/1 nose roller

2, greasable/1 nose roller

4 standard, greasable

4 standard, greasable

 

Full width, adjustable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROPS

 

Standard, foldable

 

 

Monitor/hour meter

 

Standard, electronic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seat type

High-back, lever adjustable suspension

High-back suspension seat, foldable, fully adjustable with armrests

 

Cup holder

 

 

Standard

 

 

 

Storage pouch

 

 

Standard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rear bumper and hitch

Heavy-duty rear bumper w/bolt-on hitch standard

 

WARRANTY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2-year limited commercial

2-year limited commercial

 

3-year limited commercial

3-year limited commercial

 

*as rated by engine manufacturer † See your local Cub Cadet Commercial Independent Dealer for warranty details. Commercial products are intended for professional use.

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