PRO Z 972 S EFI SurePath™
The Cub Cadet® PRO Z 972 S EFI 72-in. 38.5 HP* Commercial Zero-Turn Lawn Mower With Sure Path™ Technology And EFI Engine is a semi-autonomous lawn mower that features GPS technology combined with four-wheel steering. SurePath units are outfitted with GPS Auto Steer technology. Simply Set the preliminary cut line, and the PRO Z SurePath units will perform straight cutting paths with an auto-zero-turn at the end of each pass with the touch of a button.
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- Semi-autonomous mower with GPS technology combined with exclusive four-wheel steering
- 38.5 HP Kawasaki FX1000v (999cc) EFI engine and 16cc Hydro-Gear 5400 transmission
- Auto-turning GPS control system
- Air-ride seat
- 72” triple-7-gauge fabricated steel cutting deck with top, bottom and side reinforcements
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PRO Z 972 S EFI SurePath™ Features
Innovative Technology
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PRO Z™ SurePath™ units are outfitted with GPS Auto Steer technology. Simply set the preliminary cut line, and the PRO Z SurePath units will perform straight cutting paths with an auto-zero-turn at the end of each pass with the touch of a button.
Unmatched Efficiency
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Reduce striping overlap by upwards of 7 inches per pass and increase your efficiency and productivity by up to 12% when SurePath is engaged.*
Perfect Striping
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Achieve consistent stripes, guided by GPS for the straight lines and accuracy. Combined with a triple-plated fabricated deck and an exclusive electric four-wheel steering system, experience stripes like you’ve never seen.
Specs & Maintenance
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
- Fuel Gauge Electronic
- 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 14 mph / 22.5 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) Warner PTO clutch (225 ft-lb) with Soft-Start
- 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
- Front Axle 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
- Rear Tow Hitch Integrated with pre-drilled mounting points for attachments
- Yokes 1/2" thick steel front yokes
Comfort
- Seat Type High-back Air-Ride suspension with EVC cushion, seat belt
- Armrests Padded arm rests
- Seat Suspension ISO mounted base (lateral suspension)
- Seat Adjustment angle back adjust and lumbar support
Wheels
- Rear Tires 26" x 12"-12"
- Front Tires 16" x 6.5"-8"
- Tire Tread Turf Tread
Dimensions
- Weight (approx.) 1690 lbs.
Additional Specifications
- Hour Meter Crew Boss
- Discharge Chute High-density, impact-resistant rubber
- Cup Holder Intergrated into Side Pod
- Model Number 53RLHUAY050
Warranty
- Residential Warranty 3-Year / No Hour Limit Warranty and/or 5-Year 1,200 Hour
- Commercial Warranty 3 year / no hour limit commercial warranty
Tech Package
- Joystick Control Handle Engagement Indicator Lights for Cut Line Setting, RH/LH Auto Turning
- GPS / Tower Antenna LED lights show Satellite Connection for Auto-Steer Engagement
- Overlap Cutting / Tracking Dash Mounted Adjustable knob for Deck Cutting Overlap
Disclaimers
- Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Products depicted on website and other advertisements are for demonstration purposes only. Actual products offered for sale may vary in design, required attachments, safety features and non-functional appearance from. See other general disclaimers at the bottom of our website.
- Efficiency *SurePath efficiency and savings statistics are intended for illustrative purposes only. The efficiency and savings information presented is mathematically extrapolated from the measured overlap improvements between a Cub Cadet SurePath-equipped commercial zero-turn mower with a 72-inch cutting deck compared with an otherwise identically equipped Cub Cadet mower with traditional lap bar steering controls operated by a variety of professional landscapers in controlled conditions. The overlap improvements were measured by a third-party testing firm, which also extrapolated those results based on the commercial mowing industry norms and standards they identified. Actual results in the field will vary based on operator preferences, mowing conditions, terrain, site configurations and other factors
- Horsepower *As required by Kawasaki, horsepower tested in accordance with SAE J1995 and rated in accordance with SAE J2723 and certified by SAE International.