Cub Cadet lawn tractors

Cub Cadet Z-Force 42

The Cub Cadet Z-Force 42 is a zero-turn mower from the 2004 Z-Force Series by Cub Cadet, a part of MTD. It features an 18.5 hp Briggs & Stratton Intek 1-cylinder gasoline engine with a 5-gallon fuel tank. The hydrostatic transmission is provided by Hydro-Gear with infinite forward and reverse gears. The mower has a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck with adjustable cutting height from 1.5 to 4 inches. It includes two-wheel drive, power steering, and an open operator station. Electrical system is 12 volts with a 275 CCA battery and 15 amps charging. Tires are sized 11x4x5 front and 18x6.5x8 rear. The Z-Force 42 is related to the Z-Force 44 model.
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ModelZ-Force 42

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet Z-Force 42

Tires
Rear tire18x6.5x8
Front tire11x4x5
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton Intek
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank5 gal (18.9 L)
Oil capacity1.9 qts (1.8 L)
Power (gross)18.5 hp (13.8 kW)
Starter volts12
Dimensions
Length69 inches (175 cm)
Wheelbase45 inches (114 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery CCA275
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringPower steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeZero-turn mower
Year2004
SeriesZ-Force Series
Attachments
Typemid-mount Cub Cadet
Cut height1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm)
Mower deck42" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width42 inches (106 cm)
Transmission
Typehydrostatic
BrandHydro-Gear
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchelectric
PTO typeindependent
PTO locationMid PTO