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Zero-Turn Capability and Counter-Rotation Mechanism

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Mower test & Review of the Cub cadet Pro z 972 sd (aka the Billy Goat)

What happens here

The presenter demonstrates the mower's 'cuckoo clock' mechanism, a unique linkage system under the foot plate that connects the steering wheel to the transmission. When the steering wheel is turned, this linkage automatically counter-rotates the inside rear tire, allowing the mower to perform zero-degree turns without tearing up the turf. This is a key advantage over traditional lap-bar zero-turns, which often scuff the grass during tight maneuvers. He performs a figure-eight pattern around cones to showcase the precise and turf-friendly turning capability.

Goal: Demonstrate the mower's ability to perform tight turns without damaging turf.

Tools and materials

  • Cub Cadet Pro Z 972 SD Mower Cub Cadet — Demonstrating the steering and zero-turn mechanism
  • Orange Traffic Cones — Marking a path for maneuverability demonstration

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clock. It's kind of what we call it. This is This is kind of where um Does anybody else's counter rotate? No one else's does. I've never heard that. No, because everyone else has a lap bar machine. We have a lap bar machine. Every other manufacturer runs sticks. We're the only commercial zeroturn manufacturer that has a steering wheel driven uh zeroturn. Okay. So, when we take this plate off, this linkage here is what ties into the front end. So, this ties the front end to the transmission. So, as I'm turning this, you see this linkage right here? That linkage is going back to the transmission and is making the same adjustments to the transmission that you would if you were moving the stick side to side. As we turn this wheel and we get it into a zeroturn state, you can see these wheels are directly 90 degrees. I've moved this inside transmission all the way back to counter rotate the inside tire. So, when you go and you're making rings around a tree or you're going to the end of a line and making a zero turn, it's going to automatically counter rotate that inside wheel the right amount so you don't tear a turf up. I love DS. I I sure I will crawl in bed with a duel any day of the week, but they tear up. They're a threepoint machine all day and night. And if you don't get that, you're out patching divots. When you get to the end of the line, you're going full speed. You'll notice that the machine automatically slows down. So when you're moving this linkage, it's going to slow that unit down to where you can make a proper turn. That inside wheel is going to automatically counter rotate to not tear turf up. What do we have a commercial law on mower to do? Cut grass. Is that what they're for? Yeah. Who thought? I thought they were for just having fun on hills and testing out and doing interviews. [Music] Make that [Music]

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