• Mulch Plate
  • Fewer grease points increase operator convenience and ease-of-ownership.
  • Chrome Wheel Covers
  • SPEEDS UP TO 8 MPH: The ZT drive system’s dual hydro transaxles with all-metal gears and spin-on oil filters to deliver smooth, solid power to the drive wheels. Large cooling fans keep temperatures low and extend component life.
  • Foot-pedal cutter-deck lift is spring-assisted and makes raising the cutter deck smooth and easy.
  • Heavy-duty Hero Cutter Deck design and construction yield an excellent quality-of-cut. Deep design handles lots of grass at higher speeds. Heavy-duty, aluminum, sealed ball bearing, blade-drive spindles provide reliable performance season after season.
  • Light Kit
  • This ultra-comfortable and adjustable (with tools) and contoured for improved comfort, and features armrests.
  • Tubular-steel main frame delivers unmatched strength and longevity.
  • The 22 hp and 24 hp Kohler® 7000 Series engines with PRO Performance filtration provide smooth, reliable power.
  • Hurricane Mulch System
  • Tiger Stripe Kit
  • Fabric Bag Grass Catcher
  • The Ogura GT1 PTO Clutch Brake provides excellent starting and stopping power for the cutter deck, 74 ft. lb. of holding strength, and an adjustable air gap for long life.
  • Trailer Hitch
  • Blade Buddy
  • 2-Bag Grass Catcher

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Product Dimensions

48″ Freedom Z

52″ Freedom Z

Length

73″

73″

Width (chute down)

60.5″

64.5″

Width (chute in transport position)

49″

53″

Height

60″

60″

Weight

745 lb

765 lb

ENGINE & DECK COMBINATIONS

Model

Description

SFZ48H-22KT

48″ Hero Cutter Deck, 22 HP Kohler® 7000 Series™ PRO – V-Twin, air-cooled engine

SFZ52H-24KT

52″ Hero Cutter Deck, 24 HP Kohler® 7000 Series™ PRO – V-Twin, air-cooled engine

SPECIFICATIONS

Specification

Freedom Z

GENERAL

Total Fuel Capacity

6.5 gallons

Drive Tires

20″ x 10″-10″

Caster Tires

11″ x 6″-5″

Seat

Padded with arm rests, adjustment forward and back (tools required)

DRIVE SYSTEM

Drive System Type

Hydro-Gear ZT2800 Transaxle

Pumps

Internal Pump: 10 cc

Motors

Internal Motor: 16 cc

Forward Ground Speed

8 mph

Reverse Ground Speed

5 mph

Parking Brake

Hand-activated lever

DECK

Cutting Widths

48″ and 52″

Type

Hero Cutter Deck

Cutting Height

1.5″ to 4.5″ in .25″ increments

Deck Lift

Foot-operated pedal

Construction

Dual-plate cutter deck constructed of 2 steel plates. Reinforcement plate at cutter deck spindles.

Spindles

Aluminum housing with sealed ball bearings.

Blade Engagement

Ogura GT1 (74 ft lb) Adjustable air-gap for extended life.