Features
Premium suspension seat
Heavily bolstered cushions provide all day comfort for the operator. Combined with a dial by weight full suspension seat, the Z500X series provides extreme comfort under the most adverse situations
Automatic parking brake
The new patent pending parking brake system automatically activates or deactivates as the steering levers are moved outward or inward.
Large fuel capacity
Twelve gallons of fuel capacity for all-day cutting capability.
LED fuel gauge
The automotive style LED fuel gauge lets you know exactly how much fuel is remaining and warns you when you are too low.
A deep draw deck, heavy duty cutting blades and an efficient flow design allow for rapid cut speeds with a high quality finish.
Cutting height controls are directly in the operator's view to assure the correct height of cut, location after location.
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The largest and most capable commercial transmission in the line-up that will handle the biggest jobs in landscaping
A smaller and more robust battery adopted from the transportation industry provides better reliability, improved longevity and more service space.
The easily foldable ROPS protects the user and can be lowered in areas without the proper clearance.
Specifications
| Cutting deck | |
| Cutting width | 72 in |
| Cutting deck type | 7-gauge fabricated |
| Cutting methods | Collect/Mulch/Side discharge |
| Cutting deck material | Steel |
| Deck thickness | 7 gauge |
| Cutting height steps | 16 |
| Blade engagement | Electromagnetic clutch |
| Clutch rating | 250 ft.lb |
| Blades | 3 pcs |
| Blade-tip speed | 18500 fpm |
| Anti-scalp wheels | 6 |
| Nose roller | Yes |
| Deck lifting system | Manual, foot assisted |
| Powder-coated cutting deck | Yes |
| Spindle/mandrel type | Cast Iron |
| Greasable mandrels | Yes |
| Deck Wash Port | No |
| Cutting height, min (approximate) | 1 in |
| Cutting height, max (approximate) | 5 in |
| Drive system | |
| Transmission type | Hydrostatic |
| Transmission manufacturer | Hydro-Gear |
| Transmission model | ZT 5400 |
| Pump displacement | 16 cm³ |
| Fan-cooled pumps | Yes |
| Equipment | |
| Seat material | Vinyl |
| Seat spring | Yes |
| Seat back height | High |
| Hour meter type | Yes |
| Cup holder | Yes |
| Armrests | Yes |
| ROPS | Yes |
| Seat type | Professional, suspension |
| Capacity | |
| Productivity | 7 acres/hr |
| Speed forward max | 12 mph |
| Speed forward min | 0 mph |
| Dimensions | |
| Base machine, length | 81 in |
| Base machine height | 46 in |
| Base machine width (chute down) | 86.25 in |
| Base machine width (chute up) | 78.25 in |
| Weight | 1359 lbs |
| Base machine, height (ROPS down) | 46 in |
| Base machine, height (ROPS up) | 73 in |
| Engine | |
| Motor/engine manufacturer | Kawasaki |
| Engine name | FX Series |
| Power output | 31 hp |
| Cylinder displacement | 50.28 cu.inch |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Engine cooling | Air |
| Air filter type | Dual element canister filter |
| Power/fuel type | Gasoline |
| Engine lubrication type | Full Pressure |
| Oil Filter | Yes |
| Fuel tank volume (with reserve) | 12 gal (US) |
| Fuel tank location | Side (Single) |
