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Toro 72" (183 cm) Z Master 5000 Series Rear Discharge

Commercial mower · Commercial-duty · Gas

Toro Australia doesn’t publish a recommended retail price for this model online — it’s dealer quote only. The Toro Australia product page is the place to start.

Sold in Australia — listed on toro.com.au, checked 13 Oct 2026.

The Toro 72 in Z Master 5000 Series Rear Discharge is a commercial-grade gas commercial mower, built for daily commercial mowing, with a 72-inch deck. It weighs 1336 lb (606 kg).

At a glance

Power Source
gas
Cutting Width
72 in (1829 mm)
Engine Power
26.5 hp
Ground Speed
10 mph
Weight
1336 lbs (606 kg)
Fuel Capacity
12 gal (45.4 L)
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Engine

Toro 72 in Z Master 5000 Series Rear Discharge engine specifications
Power Sourcegas
Engine Power26.5 hp

Deck

Toro 72 in Z Master 5000 Series Rear Discharge deck specifications
Cutting Width72 in (1829 mm)
Blades3
Deck Construction7-gauge high-strength steel TURBO FORCE® Rear Discharge with bull-nose bumper
DischargeN/A
Max Cut Height5.5 in (140 mm)
Min Cut Height1 in (25 mm)

Drive

Toro 72 in Z Master 5000 Series Rear Discharge drive specifications
Ground Speed10 mph
Drive SystemTwin Parker unitized 12 cc pump and 237.6 cc wheel motor assemblies with cooling fans

Dimensions

Toro 72 in Z Master 5000 Series Rear Discharge dimensions specifications
Weight1336 lbs (606 kg)
Fuel Capacity12 gal (45.4 L)

Commercial / Pro

Toro 72 in Z Master 5000 Series Rear Discharge commercial / pro specifications
Seat TypeHandcrafted deluxe suspension seat with armrests featuring bullhorn accent

General

Toro 72 in Z Master 5000 Series Rear Discharge general specifications
Warranty5 yr

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Z560X Husqvarna · 60 in (1524 mm)
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ZG327-60 Kubota · 60 in (1524 mm)
Z572XS Husqvarna · 72 in (1830 mm)
ZD1221L-72 Kubota · 72 in (1829 mm)

What the parts on this spec sheet mean

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Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.

What the specs work out to

Figures MowerFacts computes from Toro’s own numbers — not published by the manufacturer.

Mowing time

  • ¼ acre4 min 3 min
  • ½ acre7 min 5 min
  • 1 acre15 min 10 min
  • 2 acres29 min 21 min
  • 5 acres1 h 14 min 52 min
  • 10 acres2 h 27 min 1 h 43 min

About 15 min per acre at 4.07 acres/hour, mowing at 7.0 mph. The second figure is at the published 10.0 mph top speed (5.82 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows. About 48.8 acres per tank.

Weight & hauling

  • Machine weight1,336 lb
  • + 6×12 trailer900 lb
  • Towed weight2,236 lb
  • single-axle 3,500 lbCarries it, 1,264 lb spare
  • tandem-axle 7,000 lbCarries it, 4,764 lb spare

Needs a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer and a vehicle rated to tow at least 2,236 lb.

Gate & trailer fit

  • 32 in gateToo wide
  • 36 in gateToo wide
  • 48 in gateToo wide

Needs at least 79 in of clearance (estimated).

Power & run time

  • Power per deck inch0.368 hp/in
  • Run time per tank~12.0 h

Mowing times assume 4.07 acres/hour: deck width x 7.0 mph at 80% efficiency, which allows for overlap, turns and trimming. 7.0 mph is 70% of the 10.0 mph top speed Toro publishes - almost nobody mows flat out. The "at top speed" figure is the same sum at 10.0 mph, shown so you can see it.

Fit uses the deck width plus 6 in for the discharge chute, because Toro doesn't publish an overall width — measure before buying if a gate is tight.

Towed weight adds a 900 lb allowance for a 6x12 open utility trailer to Toro's published machine weight. Your trailer's own weight is on its VIN plate. Tongue weight, axle placement and your vehicle's tow rating are still yours to check — this is the load, not a loading plan.

Run time assumes a typical 1 gal/hour burn at working load; real consumption varies with engine, load and cut.

Source: Toro (manufacturer) · archived copy

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