Cub Cadet lawn tractors

Cub Cadet Z-Force 48

The Cub Cadet Z-Force 48 is a zero-turn mower produced from 2004 to 2013 as part of the Z-Force Series. It features a 22 hp Briggs & Stratton 2-cylinder gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission by Hydro-Gear with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and a 48-inch mid-mount mower deck. The mower has a two-wheel drive with power steering and an open operator station. It is equipped with lawn/turf tires sized 11x4x5 front and 18x9.5x8 rear. The mower includes an electric clutch for the mid PTO and a 5-gallon fuel tank. Variants include the residential 48 and commercial 48PRO models.
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ModelZ-Force 48

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet Z-Force 48

Tires
Rear tire18x9.5x8
Front tire11x4x5
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelBriggs & Stratton Intek
Starterelectric
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank5 gal (18.9 L)
Oil capacity1.9 qts (1.8 L)
Configurationair-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin
Power (gross)22 hp (16.4 kW)
Starter volts12
Variants
48residential
48PROcommercial
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
SeriesZ-Force Series
Years made2004 - 2013
Attachments
Typemid-mount Cub Cadet
Cut height1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm)
Mower deck48" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width48 inches (121 cm)
Transmission
Typehydrostatic
BrandHydro-Gear
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Power Take-off (PTO)
Typeindependent
Clutchelectric
LocationMid PTO