The Cub Cadet Commercial Tank is a full-featured, large frame commercial zero turn riding mower. First brought to market in 2001, the Tank incorporates the best features and most rugged design of any zero turn in the lineup.

To make a long story short, the Tank that we're selling today has eight years under its belt and is now one of the best build commercial zero turns on the market with the most features. It has the heaviest frame, best floating deck, is the easiest to maintain and has the best warranty in the business. This combination makes for a formidable beast to tame any lawn. Upgrades include the folding rollover protection system (ROPS), canister style air cleaner, pump & wheel motor drive system and 3-year commercial warranty.

The Cub Cadet Commercial Tank begins with a super stiff, ladder style frame made of 2" x 2" box channel. This is the largest frame material used in any zero turn on the market plus it's free of any bolt-together sections like those that are found on some competitive machines. To the rear is a 3/8" thick steel grill/bumper with an integrated trailer hitch. Fastened to the front is a fabricated, fully oscillating front axle. An oscillating axle is something that Cub Cadet puts on all of their zero turn mowers beginning with Cub Cadet's smallest zero turn, the RZT. A fixed front axle doesn't allow the machine to follow lawn contours and, quite often, forces one of the front wheels and half of the mower deck far above the ground when encountering severe terrain undulations resulting in an uneven cut. An oscillating axle also reduces scalping, allows the deck to follow the terrain better and makes for a smoother riding machine. The Tank's front wheels pivot on greasable Timken taper roller bearings.

Cub Cadet Commercial's Tank mowers feature dual, serviceable BDP-12 Hydrogear pumps coupled to White wheel motors. The Tank is the largest mower in Cub Cadet's hierarchy to have the traditional commercial-styled separate pump and wheel motor system. This system gives the Tank a speedy 12 mph forward travel and 6 mph in reverse. The drive system utilizes an inexpensive cartridge-type oil filter and calls for synthetic oil.

If you've never operated a zero turn mower in the past it's very easy to learn and most people are very comfortable after only a few minutes on the machine. Learning to operate a zero turn mower like a professional can take several mowings to accomplish.

To make the machine move forward, simply push both lap bars forward. To reverse, pull both bars towards you. The harder you push or pull the faster you go. To turn the machine left or right you have to cause a differential between the two levers. For example if you're mowing straight forward and want to turn to the left, simply push further forward on the right control stick or pull back the left stick. The greater the differential between the two levers the more aggressively the machine will turn.

The operator area is very spacious. The left-hand control console houses the park brake and an oversized cup holder while the right-hand console contains the key switch, deck enragement knob, throttle and choke. The oversized suspension seat is adjustable fore & aft and has an adjustable back rest and arm rests.

Engaging the mower deck is as simple as pulling a knob. The mower deck will run when the machine is moving forward, while turning, and in reverse. For safety reasons, residential machines automatically shut off when moving reverse but the Tank is intended for professional use allowing the mower deck to run no matter your direction of travel.

Cub Cadet Commercial's Tank series zero turns feature the Select Cut mower deck. First introduced in 2008, this deck redefined the industry standard for strength, cut quality, superior discharge and ease of maintenance. It's made of a combination of 7- and 10-gauge steel. The spindle areas are reinforced on both top and bottom with 7-gauge steel to prevent any flexing. The deck spindles themselves feature the largest diameter bearings in the industry: 1.25-inch diameter greasable Timken taper roller bearings enclosed in a cast-aluminum housing. Compare this to the 1-in diameter found on almost every competitive machine!

The spindles are easily greasable from the topside by removing the cast-iron deck pulley covers to access the grease fittings. Removal of the pulley covers takes only two seconds since there are a pair of heavy-duty rubber straps securing them rather than spin-on knobs that you're going to lose anyway. The heart of Cub Cadet Commercial's Select Cut mower deck is the angled Select Cut deck nose and the Custom Cut Baffle. Both of these can be easily and quickly adjusted to obtain the best manicured cut and discharge as conditions change throughout the season. No matter your local cutting conditions in you state, county or neighborhood, the Select Cut deck can easily be adjusted to give YOU the best performance.

The Tank comes in four cutting deck widths: 48-, 54-, 60- and 72-inch. Deck height adjustment is a breeze with the foot operated lift mechanism. There are 13 cutting height settings adjustable in quarter-inch increments allowing you to fine tune the cutting height to your conditions. Cleaning your mower deck has never been easier due to Cub Cadet Commercial's deck wash system. Simply attach the included fitting to your garden hose, plug the hose fitting into the deck fitting, turn on the water and engage your mower deck. The water is directed towards the center of the deck and the spinning blades fling air and water to help loosen any attached grass. This system works pretty well if you do it right after you mow but not at all if the grass has dried.

Need to do a more thorough cleaning or remove your blades? Pulling four cotter pins is all that's required to remove your mower deck. Removal is literally a 1 minute job and only a few minutes are required to reinstall.

Maintenance is a snap on Cub's Tank series zero turns. The engine air filter, fuel filter and oil filter are easily accessed from the rear of the machine. Draining the engine oil requires no tools as all Cub Cadet Commercials are equipped with a remote engine oil drain hose. Simply remove the hex plug at the end of the hose, aim at your bucket and let gravity do the rest. For complete access to the mower deck simply tilt forward the foot pan. The seat also tilts forward to give you unobstructed access to the hydrostatic drive pumps, hydraulic reservoir & filter and battery.

The warranty on Cub Cadet Commercial's Tank series mowers is 3 years complete, 2 years engine with no hour limitation. We recommend these mowers for yard sizes up to 5.1 - 7.6 acres, depending on deck size.

MODEL NUMBER	DECK SIZE	ENGINE	MSRP	OUR PRICE
M48 KW	48" DECK	23.0 HP KAWASAKI V-TWIN OHV	$8,849	$7,699
M48 KH	48" DECK	25.0 HP KOHLER V-TWIN OHV	$8,849	$7,699
M54 KW	54" DECK	25.0 HP KOHLER COMMAND, V-TWIN	$9,549	$8,399
M54 KH	54" DECK	27.0 HP KOHLER COMMAND, V-TWIN	$9,549	$8,399
M60 KW	60" DECK	31.0 HP KAWASAKI V-TWIN OHV	$10,149	$9,199
M60 KH 27	60" DECK	27.0 HP KOHLER COMMAND V-TWIN	$9,749	$8,699
M60 KH 30	60" DECK	30.0 HP KOHLER COMMAND V-TWIN	$10,149	$9,199
M60 KW LC	60" DECK	29.0 HP KAWASAKI LIQUID COOLED V-TWIN	$12,149	$10,899
M72 KW	72" DECK	37.0 HP KAWASAKI V-TWIN	$11,749	$10,499

ATTACHMENTS

We almost always have these attachments in stock and will ship nationwide! Submit a quote request to our sales department and provide us with your zip code and if you have a business address with a loading dock that we can ship to as this reduces shipping costs.

3-Bag Collection System

Add a fan-assist 3-bag collection system to any Cub Cadet Commercial Tank mower (shown here on a Recon model mower) for added versatility! Baggers come in 3-bag configurations for both deck sizes. The fan assist blower is belt driven from a pulley that attaches to the discharge side deck spindle. The fan rotates on greasable pillow block bearings and is made of hardened steel for long life. The hopper is made from heavy-gauge tube steel and has a thick mesh top which allows air out and keeps grass and debris in. The cloth bags have a hard plastic bottom with built-in handles for easy emptying. No matter if spring grass or fall leaves is your project, the Cub Cadet Commercial fan assist bagger for the Enforcer series will get the job done!

Bagger kits are model specific and come with everything you need to install on your tractor. Some kits come with one or multiple mower blades specifically designed to improve bagging performance. Contact us for details on a bagger for your mower. Some machines do a better job than others collecting grass and we'll be happy to recommend the right mower for your application!

Clam Shell Collection System

Add a fan-assist clam shell collection system to any Cub Cadet Commercial Tank mower for high capacity, easy emptying collecting. Like the 3-bag system above, the fan assist blower is belt driven from a pulley that attaches to the discharge side deck spindle. The fan rotates on greasable pillow block bearings and is made of hardened steel for long life. Rather than three fabric bags to hold grass and leaves, the hopper is made from heavy-gauge tube steel with a cloth mesh top to ventilate air. The best part about this collection system is how easy it is to empty. Simply drive to your dumping location and push a button. The bottom of the hopper opens and empties completely. No need to leave the operator?s seat!

Mulch Kits

Add a commercial mulching kit to any Cub Cadet Commercial Tank to reduce the clipping size on your lawn. Our mulch kits contain everything you need to turn your discharging deck in to a mulching deck. You deck is predrilled for the included baffles which bolt on to almost totally isolate each blade. This forces the grass to stay near the blade and be cut multiple times. Special blades are included (if required) that are designed for cutting and recutting clippings.

Mulch kits are model specific and come with everything you need to install on your mower. Some kits come with one or multiple mower blades specifically designed to improve mulching performance. Commercial-grade mulching kits are expensive but install easily and can't be beat on performance. There's no comparison between these kits and a simple discharge baffle. Contact us for details on a mulching kit for your mower.

Work Light Kit

Mowing after dark? You shouldn't have to with the time you'll be saving with your zero turn. If you must, we have a work light kit for your Tank. These lights install easily and include all necessary mounting brackets and wiring. There's an integrated on/off switch that you'll use to control your lights.

We've personally used these lights and they do a really nice job lighting up both in front of you and off to the side. Contact us for details!

Snow Blade

If you're really looking to increase the versatility of your Tank zero turn add a snow blade! This 72-inch blade attaches in place of your deck and uses the deck lift mechanism to raise and lower. Manual angling is standard. Don't be concerned about the ability of your Recon to push the white stuff. With the majority of the weight located over the drive wheels putting power to the ground is no problem, however we recommend Cub Cadet Commercial's all-terrain wheel and tire kit or swapping out your turf tires for a set of bar/flotation tires.

All-Terrain Tires

If you're adding the 72" snow blade to your Cub Cadet Commercial Tank, mow wet areas or cut on hillsides, Cub Cadet Commercial's A/T Tire and Wheel Kit is an option you should seriously consider. This kit contains a pair of all-terrain tires mounted on a set of Cub Cadet Commercial rims. These tires have deeper, more aggressive lugs than do the standard turf tires and help give you the extra bite that you need for your low-traction application.

The only downside to these tires is they're slightly narrower and shorter than the factory turf tire. You're giving up a little flotation because of this and we've had many customers successfully swap out a set of bar/flotation tires for their turf tires. The bar flotation tires look like a farm tractor tire except the raised bars don't stick out very far. These tires are available in the same size as your factory tire and therefore give you the same flotation with increased traction. Don't worry about these tires tearing up your turf as they maintain their traction really well and seldom slip. These bar/flotation tires will go on your factory rims and are more cost effective route to go especially if you want to run them all year long.

Electric Deck Lift

Make raising & lowering your mower deck even easier! Cub Cadet Commercial offers an electric deck lift kit that uses an electric actuator to change deck positions with the push of a button.

Striping Kit

New this year is a striping kit for your Cub Cadet Commercial Tank zero turn. This kit mounts on the rear of your mowing deck in place of the factory roller. Cub Cadet Commercial mower decks leave a very impressive stripe in your yard right from the factory but this kit makes it more pronounced. The striping kit consists of a full-width roller made out of a really tough poly material. Springs maintain down pressure on the rollers which is what allows this roller to give you slightly better results than the factory deck roller. This kit is a must if you're looking to have the absolute best looking lawn on the street!