Cub Cadet lawn tractors
Cub Cadet Z54L
The Cub Cadet Z54L is a zero-turn mower produced from 1997 to 2000 as part of the Z Series. It features an 18 hp Kawasaki 2-cylinder liquid-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission by Hydro-Gear BDR with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and a 54-inch mid-mount mower deck. The mower has two-wheel drive, power steering, and an open operator station. It weighs 773 lbs (350 kg) and uses lawn/turf tires sized 9x3.5 or 11x4 in front and 20x9-8 in rear. The electrical system is 12 volts with a 380 CCA battery and negative ground. The PTO is mid-mounted and independent with an electric clutch. Original price was $5,600 in 1997 and 1998.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet Z54L
Engine
| Brand | Kawasaki |
|---|---|
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 5.5 gal (20.8 L) |
| Fuel type | gasoline |
| Configuration | liquid-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin |
| Power (gross) | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Features
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Power steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station. |
Dimensions
| Weight | 773 lbs (350 kg) |
|---|---|
| Rear tire | 20x9-8 |
| Front tire | 9x3.5 (early), 11x4 (late) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 380 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Production
| Type | Zero-turn mower |
|---|---|
| Series | Z Series |
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet (a part of MTD) |
| Original price | $5,600 (1997 ) / $5,600 (1998 ) |
| Production years | 1997 - 2000 |
Attachments
| Blades | 3-blade |
|---|---|
| Cut height | 1.5 to 4.5 inch (3 to 11 cm) |
| Mower deck | 54" mid-mount Cub Cadet |
| Cutting width | 54 inches (137 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Oil capacity | 6 qts (5.7 L) |
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear BDR |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
|---|---|
| Mid PTO | independent |