Cub Cadet PRO Z 960S EFI
Commercial mower · Model 53FLHUUVA50 · Commercial-duty · Gas
The Cub Cadet PRO Z 960S EFI is a commercial-grade gas commercial mower, built for daily commercial mowing, with a 60-inch deck and a 999cc engine making 38.5 hp.
At a glance
Engine
| Power Source | gas |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® |
| Displacement | 61 ci (999 cc) |
| Engine Power | 38.5 hp |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Engine Model | FX Series EFI |
| Start Type | Ignition Key |
Deck
| Cutting Width | 60 in (1524 mm) |
|---|---|
| Blades | 3 |
| Deck Material | fabricated 7ga. (.187”) steel shell |
| Deck Construction | 7ga. top plate 7ga. bottom reinforcement ¼” rolled leading edge |
| Deck Gauge | 7 |
| Cut Positions | 16 |
| Discharge | High-density, impact-resistant rubber |
Drive
| Transmission | 16cc Hydro-Gear 5400 |
|---|---|
| Ground Speed | 14 mph |
| Reverse Speed | 6 mph |
Dimensions
| Fuel Capacity | 14.9 gal (56.4 L) |
|---|
Professional use
How the PRO Z 960S EFI fits commercial and high-acreage work, from the specs we have. Duty class: Commercial.
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| Deck width | 60 in |
|---|---|
| Engine make | Kawasaki® |
| Engine displacement | 999 cc |
| Engine power | 38.5 hp |
| Transmission | 16cc Hydro-Gear 5400 |
| Drive type | not specified by manufacturer |
| Ground speed | 14 mph |
| Cut-height range | not specified by manufacturer |
| Fuel capacity | 56.4026 L |
| Weight | not specified by manufacturer |
| Warranty | not specified by manufacturer |
| Commercial warranty | not specified by manufacturer |
| Deck construction | 7ga. top plate 7ga. bottom reinforcement ¼” rolled leading edge |
| Deck gauge | 7 ga |
| Spindle type | not specified by manufacturer |
| Frame construction | not specified by manufacturer |
| Anti-scalp rollers | not specified by manufacturer |
| Drive tire size | not specified by manufacturer |
| Seat type | not specified by manufacturer |
| Dealer network | not specified by manufacturer |
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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.
Source: Cub Cadet (manufacturer) · archived copy