Cub Cadet 48, 54 warranty Z-Force, Heavy-Duty Zero-Turn Riders

Z-FORCE®

HEAVY-DUTY ZERO-TURN RIDERS

ENGINE Z-FORCE®48 Z-FORCE®54

Engine type

Engine displacement Engine orientation Engine fuel Ignition Lubrication/filter Cooling system

Air cleaner Alternator/battery Wiring

Fuel capacity/pod

22 HP* Kohler® Courage® V-Twin* OHV							24 HP* Kohler® Courage® PRO V-Twin OHV
						725cc
					Vertical
						Gas
			Transistor controlled
		Full pressure w/spin-on oil filter
						Air
			Replaceable/dual element
		12V-15 amp. regulated/275 cca
				Automotive-style
	Single 4.25-gallon tank/single storage pod

DRIVE SYSTEM

Transmission Ground speed Hydraulic fluid Hydraulic fluid capacity Hydraulic oil filter Return to neutral Braking/parking brake

STEERING

Dual Hydro-Gear™ ZT-2800™ w/oil reservoir and filter

Fwd: 8 mph, rev: 3.5 mph

Rotella® Triple Plus 15W40

5.0 qt. (2.25 qt. per side including filter) including expansion tank

Standard

Standard

Mechanical lever

Controls

Lap bar dampers

Caster wheel pivot bearings Front axle

3-way adjustable lap bars

Standard

Composite bushing

Pivoting, steel

CHASSIS

Frame

tires

Front tire size Rear tire size

dimensions

Fully welded steel 1.5" x 2.0" tubular section

	13" x 5" — 6" (rib)
20" x 8" — 10" (turf)	20" x 10" — 10" (turf)

Length										70"
Wheelbase										43"
Weight (approx.)	722 lbs.										740 lbs.
MOWer & DECK design
Safety						Operator presence
Deck size	48"	54"
Deck blades										Triple
Deck construction		11-gauge fabricated deck, w/7-gauge reinforced top plate
Deck style/system									Floating
Deck drive						Belt driven, Kevlar®
Deck wash		Patented SmartJet™ high-pressure deck washing system
Deck lift					Foot-pedal, spring assisted
Deck height adjustment				1.0" — 4.0" (in. 25" increments)
Blade spindle construction			Cast aluminum with tapered roller bearings
Greasable spindle bearings								Standard
Blade length	17"	19"
Blade brake clutch							Ogura GT-1
Front anti-scalping roller		Adjustable nose roller and 2 greasable anti-scalp wheels
Rear anti-scalping rollers/striper								4 striping
Deck PTO				Electronic fingertip engagement

additional specifications

Monitor/hour meter Seat type/arm rest Cup holder

Rear hitch

Front platform design

warranty†

Standard

High-back w/arm rests and gel suspension

Standard —in storage pool

Optional

Extruded steel 

3-year/180-hr limited warranty

This brochure is for advertisement purposes only. The product depictions are not meant to be used or relied upon as a substitute for the safety and use information that is published in the respective operator’s manual. Before operating the machine, read, understand and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine. Specifications and programs are subject to change without notice. Images may not reflect dealer inventory and/or unit specifications.

*as rated by engine manufacturer †See your local Cub Cadet Independent Dealer for warranty information. 773-04153 Printed in U.S.A. 12/10 © 2011 Cub Cadet