The Cub Cadet Z-Force 54 Zero Turn Rider lawn mower is the bigger brother of the Cub Cadet Z-Force 48 for many reasons. One reason is that it’s 0.725 liter, 2 cylinder Courage gasoline engine is more powerful. This engine is built by Kohler. Another reason is that the mowing deck on the Z-Force 54 has a cutting width that is 54 inches wide. However both machines have many similarities. Both use the same transmission for powering the wheels. This is a Dual Hydro Gear ZT 2800 transmission which allows each rear wheel to act independently of the other. The power and direction is controlled by 2 lap bars.

These lap bars allow the Cub Cadet Z-Force 54 lawnmower to reach a maximum speed of 12.9 kph (8 mph). The mower deck on the Z Force 54 Zero Turn Rider has 3 small blades (each blade measures 19 inches) aligned to give an even all round cut, instead of one large blade, which often leaves an uneven cut. The mowing deck is raised and lowered using a spring assisted foot pedal, allowing the operator to quickly and easily change the height that he is cutting at from 1.5 inches to 4 inches above ground level. The mower deck also has a number of rollers and wheels which prevent it from scalping the grass that it’s cutting.

The front axle and floating deck on the Cub Cadet Z-Force 54 Zero Turn Rider lawnmower means that rather than staying flat and rigid, the mowing deck actually follows the contours of the lawn that is being cut. You can also use this machine for a number of other jobs thanks to the implements you can attach to the back of it (besides a bagger of course!). These range from rollers to dethatchers to spreaders to aerators to a range of carts. As Cub Cadet is a relatively well known and reliable brand, it is fairly easy to get spare parts for your Z Force 54 lawn mower if you have any breakages. Similar models to this one include the Cub Cadet RZT54KH lawnmower.

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