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Cub Cadet Z-Force 48 Zero Turn Mower Specs

Cub Cadet Z-Force 48 Engine

Briggs Engine

Engine Model ............... Briggs and Stratton 407577
Engine Type ............... 4-cycle V-twin OHV vertical-shaft air-cooled gasoline engine
Number of Cylinders ............... 2
Displacement, cu.in (cc) ............... 40.03 (656)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) ............... 2.97 (75.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) ............... 2.89 (73.0)
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ............... 22.0 (16.3)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ............... 3300
Idle Speed, rpm ............... 1600
Cylinder Bore Type ............... Cast iron sleeve
Fuel System Type ............... Carburetor
Carburetor Type ............... Float-feed
Fuel Pump ............... Pulse type
Governor Type ............... Mechanical
Lubrication System ............... Full pressure
Air Cleaner ............... Paper cartridge with a foam pre-cleaner
Cooling System ............... Forced air
Ignition System ............... Electronic
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ............... 0.030 (0.76)
Magneto Air Gap, in (mm) ............... 0.008-0.012 (0.20-0.30)
Valve Lash (Intake), in (mm) ............... 0.005 (0.127)
Valve Lash (Exhaust), in (mm) ............... 0.005 (0.127)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ............... 5.0 (19.0)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ............... 2.0 (1.9)
Starting System ............... Electric starter
Electrical System Rating, Volts ............... 12
Charging System ............... Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps ............... 16

Kohler Command Engine

Engine Model ............... Kohler Command PRO CV20S
Engine Type ............... 4-cycle V-twin cylinder OHV vertical-shaft air-cooled gasoline engine
Number of Cylinders ............... 2
Displacement, cu.in (cc) ............... 38.0 (624)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) ............... 3.03 (77.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) ............... 2.64 (67.0)
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ............... 20.0 (14.9)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ............... 3600
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lb) ............... 44.2 (32.6)
Torque Speed, rpm ............... 2600
Compression Ratio ............... 8.5:1
Fuel System Type ............... Carburetor
Carburetor Type ............... Fixed main jet
Fuel Pump ............... Pulse type
Fuel Filter ............... In-line
Lubrication System ............... Full pressure
Oil Filter ............... Full-flow type
Air Cleaner ............... Replaceable, paper element
Ignition System ............... Electronic
Spark Plug Type ............... Champion RC12YC
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ............... 0.030 (0.76)
Module Air Gap, in (mm) ............... 0.011-0.013 (0.28-0.33)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ............... 5.0 (19.0)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ............... 2.0 (1.9)
Starting System ............... Electric starter
Electrical System Rating, Volts ............... 12
Charging System ............... Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps ............... 15

Kohler Courage Engine

Engine Model ............... Kohler Courage SV715
Engine Type ............... 4-cycle V-twin cylinder OHV vertical shaft air-cooled gasoline engine
Number of Cylinders ............... 2
Displacement, cu.in (L) ............... 44.2 (0.725)
Engine Bore, in (mm) ............... 3.27 (83.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ............... 2.64 (67.0)
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ............... 22.0 (16.4)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ............... 3600
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lbs) ............... 58.3 (43.1)
Torque Speed, rpm ............... 2800
Compression Ratio ............... 9.0:1
Fuel System ............... Carburetor
Carburetor Model ............... Walbro
Carburetor Type ............... Fixed main jet
Fuel Pump ............... Pulse type
Lubrication System ............... Full pressure
Oil Filter ............... Full-flow type
Air Cleaner Type ............... Dual element
Ignition System Type ............... Electronic
Spark Plug Type ............... Champion RC12YC
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ............... 0.03 (0.76)
Module Air Gap, in (mm) ............... 0.011-0.013 (0.28-0.33)
Intake Valve Clearance, in (mm) ............... 0.005 (0.127)
Exhaust Valve Clearance, in (mm) ............... 0.005 (0.127)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ............... 5.0 (19.0)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ............... 2.0 (1.9)
Electrical System Rating, Volts ............... 12
Charging System ............... Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps ............... 15

Power Take Off

Mid PTO Operational Type ............... Independent
PTO Clutch ............... Electric
PTO Drive Type ............... Belt-driven

Cub Cadet Z-Force 48 Transmission

Transmission Model ............... Hydro-Gear ZT2800
Transmission Type ............... Hydrostatic
Number of Forward Gears ............... Infinite
Number of Reverse Gears ............... Infinite
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ............... 5.0 (4.7)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ............... 8.0 (12.9)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ............... 3.5 (5.6)

Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels ............... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration ............... Front steer
Steering System ............... Power
Front Tire Size (Std) ............... 11x6.00-5
Front Tire Size (Opt) ............... 11x4.00-5
Rear Tire Size (Std) ............... 18x9.50-8
Rear Tire Size (Opt) ............... 20x8.00-10

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) ............... 43 (1090)
Overall Length, in (mm) ............... 70 (1770)
Overall Width, in (mm) ............... 60 (1520)
Weight, lb (kg) ............... 722 (327)

Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type ............... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ............... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ............... 48 (1215)
Overall Width, in (mm) ............... 60 (1520)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ............... 1.0-4.0 (25-102)
Blade Engagement ............... Electric
Anti-Scalp Wheels ............... 2
Lift System ............... Manual