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List prices are the manufacturer’s published figures, re-checked daily; they exclude tax, freight and dealer setup.
A side-by-side reference of each model's stated specifications. MowerFacts doesn’t give opinions: where a published, spec-derived rule can separate machines we mark a Data Pick and show the rule; here, read the values and decide what fits your needs.
Best suited for
What each model is built for, from its duty class and key specs. This is a neutral reference — MowerFacts does not rank one model above another.
- Hustler Turf Super Z — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 72-inch deck; gas powered
- Cub Cadet PRO Z 972S EFI — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 72-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 4 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- Super Z has a 7 ga. steel deck; PRO Z 972S EFI has a fabricated 7ga. (.187”) steel shell deck.
- Super Z holds 12 gal (45.4 L) of fuel; PRO Z 972S EFI holds 14.9 gal (56.4 L) of fuel, a 2.9 gal difference. Tank size bounds how long a machine runs between stops. Consumption varies with engine, load and speed, so hours per tank are not fixed.
- Super Z has a 35 hp engine; PRO Z 972S EFI has a 38.5 hp engine, a 3.5 hp difference. Published horsepower is the maker's rating at a stated engine speed. It is a different measure from displacement, and two engines of equal rating can pull differently.
- Super Z cuts from 1 in (25 mm) to 5.5 in (140 mm); PRO Z 972S EFI cuts from 1 in (25 mm) to 5 in (127 mm). The cut-height range is the shortest and tallest cut the deck offers. Most lawns are kept well inside it.
what isn’t comparable
Not comparable
- Warranty: not published for PRO Z 972S EFI.
- Deck Construction: not published for Super Z.
- Discharge: not published for Super Z.
- Start Type: not published for Super Z.
- Price: Super Z is dealer quote only.
Verified means each manufacturer publishes the figure. A bigger number is only a bigger number; nothing here says which machine is better. The full specification table is below.
Which is faster on your property? › Measure your lawn once and MowerFacts times all 2 against it.
| Spec | Super Z Hustler Turf · Commercial |
PRO Z 972S EFI Cub Cadet · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| List price | dealer quote | $18,199 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki FX1000, FX1000 EFI, FX850 | Kawasaki® |
| Displacement | 61 ci (999 cc) | 61 ci (999 cc) |
| Engine Power | 35 hp | 38.5 hp |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Engine Model | — | FX Series EFI |
| Start Type | — | Ignition Key |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 72 in (1829 mm) | 72 in (1829 mm) |
| Deck Material | 7 ga. steel | fabricated 7ga. (.187”) steel shell |
| Deck Construction | — | 7ga. top plate 7ga. bottom reinforcement ¼” rolled leading edge |
| Deck Gauge | 7 | 7 |
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Discharge | — | High-density, impact-resistant rubber |
| Cut Positions | — | 16 |
| Max Cut Height | 5.5 in (140 mm) | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear 21cc PY pumps with Parker TG wheel motors | 16cc Hydro-Gear 5400 |
| Ground Speed | 14 mph | 14 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | 26 x 12-12 | 26"x12"-12" |
| Drive Type | Dual Hydrostatic | — |
| Reverse Speed | — | 6 mph |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 1641 lbs (744.4 kg) | 1631 lbs (739.8 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 gal (45.4 L) | 14.9 gal (56.4 L) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Frame Construction | — | Fully welded, full-length 3/8 x 5" laser cut steel / integrated tie-down slots |
| Seat Type | I3M Suspension Seat | High-back Air-Ride suspension with EVC cushion, seat belt |
| Commercial Warranty | — | 3-Year / No Hour Limit Warranty and/or 5-Year 1,200 Hour |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 5 yr | — |
Where these models differ, explained
Super Z: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — hustlerturf.com.
PRO Z 972S EFI: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — cubcadet.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.