Cub Cadet lawn tractors
Cub Cadet Z48L
The Cub Cadet Z48L is a zero-turn mower from the Z Series produced between 1997 and 2000. It features an 18HP Kawasaki 2-cylinder liquid-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and a 48-inch mid-mount mower deck with adjustable cutting height. The mower has a two-wheel drive with power steering and an open operator station. It weighs 770 lbs (349 kg) and uses lawn/turf tires sized 9x3.5 or 11x4 in front and 20x9-8 in rear. The electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 380 CCA and negative ground. The PTO is mid-mounted and independent with an electric clutch.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet Z48L
Tires
| Rear tire | 20x9-8 |
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| Front tire | 9x3.5 (early), 11x4 (late) |
Engine
| Engine | 18HP Kawasaki 2-cyl gasoline |
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| Starter | electric |
| Fuel tank | 5.5 gal (20.8 L) |
| Power (gross) | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine details | Kawasaki gasoline 2-cylinder liquid-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin |
Features
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Steering | Power steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station. |
Dimensions
| Weight | 770 lbs (349 kg) |
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Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery CCA | 380 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Production
| Type | Zero-turn mower |
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| Series | Z Series |
| Years made | 1997 - 2000 |
| Original price | $5,500 (1997 ) / $5,500 (1998 ) |
Attachments
| Type | mid-mount Cub Cadet |
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| Blades | 3-blade |
| Cut height | 1.5 to 4.5 inch (3 to 11 cm) |
| Cutting width | 48 inches (121 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | hydrostatic |
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| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Oil capacity | 6 qts (5.7 L) |
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear BDR |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
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| Mid PTO | independent |