The Cub Cadet Z-Force LZ 48 mower engine horsepower found is 24 hp. PTO horsepower found is also 24 hp.
Engine HP24 hp
PTO HP24 hp
Power / weight33.1 hp per 1,000 lb
Cub Cadet Z-Force LZ 48 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
24 hp
PTO horsepower
24 hp
Engine displacement
44.3 cu in (0.73 L)
Engine cylinders
2 cylinders
Engine
Kawasaki 726cc
Operating weight
725 lb (329 kg)
Power-to-weight
33.1 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
mid-power mower / garden tractor
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
24 hp
Average
23 hp
Low
12 hp
High
40 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
24 hp
Average
18 hp
Low
8 hp
High
35 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
725 lb
Average
1,200 lb
Low
500 lb
High
2,600 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
33.1 hp/1k lb
Average
20 hp/1k lb
Low
12 hp/1k lb
High
35 hp/1k lb
Benchmarks are general reference ranges for lawn and garden tractors and mowers.
Cub Cadet Z-Force LZ 48 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Cub Cadet Z-Force LZ 48 mower engine horsepower found is 24 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
PTO horsepower
The PTO horsepower found for the Cub Cadet Z-Force LZ 48 is 24 hp. Confirm this against the operator manual because PTO output is often lower than engine horsepower.
Horsepower class
The Cub Cadet Z-Force LZ 48 is listed as mid-power mower / garden tractor based on the engine horsepower found.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Cub Cadet Z-Force LZ 48 include Kawasaki 726cc, 44.3 cu in (0.73 L) displacement, and 2 cylinders.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Cub Cadet Z-Force LZ 48 is 725 lb (329 kg). Weight matters because the same horsepower feels different in a light mower than in a heavy tractor.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Cub Cadet Z-Force LZ 48 is 33.1 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
When comparing the Cub Cadet Z-Force LZ 48, use 24 hp as the headline engine figure and double-check the PTO rating before sizing implements.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official cubcadet.com website for official horsepower, PTO horsepower, engine RPM, torque and operating-weight specifications before buying implements or servicing the machine.
