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Strike Fast With The Power
To Cut Acres In A Flash.

Our Lightning Z is equipped with the highest horsepower-to-weight ratio of any mower we make. Featuring the liquid-cooled Kawasaki or Big Block Vanguard—and both with our patented EZ-Ride system and Swing-Away™ design—every Lightning is built for speed and power cutting few other mowers can deliver. The backbone of our product line, price it against any mower you can find that tries to compare, and its price-toperformance will blow you away.

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Prices Start At
$7,699

Subject to change. Destination and setup charges not included.

Model	Engine	Deck	Fuel Tank	Speed
5200 Lightning Z	26hp Kawasaki LC	52"	14.5 Gallons	13 mph
6000 Lightning Z	26hp Kawasaki LC	60"	14.5 Gallons	13 mph
5200 Lightning Z	30hp Kohler	52"	14.5 Gallons	13 mph
6000 Lightning Z	30hp Kohler	60"	14.5 Gallons	13 mph
6000 Lightning Z	31hp Kawasaki	60"	14.5 Gallons	13 mph
7200 Lightning Z	31hp Kawasaki	72"	14.5 Gallons	13 mph
6000 Lightning Z	32hp Vanguard	60"	14.5 Gallons	13 mph
7200 Lightning Z	32hp Vanguard	72"	14.5 Gallons	13 mph

We Didn't Leave
A Thing Out.

With all the attributes of our largest mowers—from it’s Swing-Away™ design to the EZ-Ride System — on a slightly smaller frame and all the while packing some of the highest horsepower and hottest engines available, the Lightning Z not only lives up to its name, but its heritage.

Power Packed.

High horsepower is the hallmark of the Lightning Z series. These mowers pack more punch-per-pound than any we make.

EZ-Ride Syatem.

Front and rear compression shocks absorb vibration from terrain and make for a cleaner, better cut. Available on our Diesels and Lightnings

Powerful Start.

Easy-to-monitor controls and switches with everything at your fingertips, including electric blade start and deck height

Fully Adjustable Handles.

Our exclusive adjustable handles give you greater driver comfort control. Quickly adjusts to any operator and seat position.

Specifications

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	32 HP Vanguard	31 HP Kawasaki	30 HP Kohler	26 HP Kawasaki LC
Cutting Width	6000 - 60"; 7200 - 72"	6000 - 60"; 7200 - 72"	5200 - 52"; 6000 - 60"	5200 - 52"; 6000 - 60"
Cutting Height	1.5"–5" with Deck Height Control System	1.5"–5" with Deck Height Control System	1.5"–5" with Deck Height Control System	1.5"–5" with Deck Height Control System
Blades	6000 - 1/4" x 2 1/2" x 20 1/2", High Lift, Heat Treated 7200 - 1/4" x 2 1/2" x 24", High Lift, Heat Treated	6000 - 1/4" x 2 1/2" x 20 1/2", High Lift, Heat Treated 7200 - 1/4" x 2 1/2" x 24", High Lift, Heat Treated	5200 - 1/4" x 2" x 18", High Lift, Heat Treated 6000 - 1/4" x 2 1/2" x 20 1/2", High Lift, Heat Treated	5200 - 1/4" x 2" x 18", High Lift, Heat Treated 6000 - 1/4" x 2 1/2" x 20 1/2", High Lift, Heat Treated
Lift and Height Adjustment	Instant Lift Electronic Actuator	Instant Lift Electronic Actuator	Instant Lift Electronic Actuator	Instant Lift Electronic Actuator
Blade Belt	Single V-Belt Spring Tension	Single V-Belt Spring Tension	Single V-Belt Spring Tension	Single V-Belt Spring Tension
Anti-Scalp Rollers	6 Total (2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 On Each Corner)	6 Total (2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 On Each Corner)	6 Total (2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 On Each Corner)	6 Total (2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 On Each Corner)
Deck Flotation	Floats on 2 Chains & 2 Front Leveling Arms	Floats on 2 Chains & 2 Front Leveling Arms	Floats on 2 Chains & 2 Front Leveling Arms	Floats on 2 Chains & 2 Front Leveling Arms
Deck Thickness	1/4" Thick Solid Steel	1/4" Thick Solid Steel	1/4" Thick Solid Steel	1/4" Thick Solid Steel
Engine
Gross Horsepower	32HP Air-Cooled Vanguard	31HP Forced Air-Cooled Kawasaki	30HP Air-Cooled Kohler Command	26HP Liquid-Cooled Kawasaki
Cylinders	V-Twin	V-Twin	V-Twin	V-Twin
Displacement	895 cc	993 cc	725 cc	745 cc
Maximum Torque	59.3 ft. lbs. @ 2400 RPM	54.3 ft. lbs. @ 2400 RPM	47 ft. lbs. @ 2600 RPM	42.7 ft. lbs. @ 2400 RPM
Fuel Requirement	Unleaded Gasoline (87 Octane or higher)	Unleaded Gasoline (87 Octane or higher)	Unleaded Gasoline (87 Octane or higher)	Unleaded Gasoline (87 Octane or higher)
Fuel Capacity	14.5 Gallons	14.5 Gallons	14.5 Gallons	14.5 Gallons
Fuel Filter	Replaceable Automotive Type	Replaceable Automotive Type	Replaceable Automotive Type	Replaceable Automotive Type
Cooling System	Air-Cooled	Forced Air-Cooled	Air-Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Ignition	Electronic	Electronic	Electronic	Electronic
Starter	12 Volt	12 Volt	12 Volt	12 Volt
Charging System	20 amp	15 amp	20 amp	20 amp
Drive System
Transmission	Dual Hydrostatic	Dual Hydrostatic	Dual Hydrostatic	Dual Hydrostatic
Pump Drive	12 cc Hydro-Gear V-Belt from Engine Crankshaft	12 cc Hydro-Gear V-Belt from Engine Crankshaft	12 cc Hydro-Gear V-Belt from Engine Crankshaft	12 cc Hydro-Gear V-Belt from Engine Crankshaft
Wheel Drive	15 cu. in. High Torque Parker Motors	15 cu. in. High Torque Parker Motors	15 cu. in. High Torque Parker Motors	15 cu. in. High Torque Parker Motors
Hydrostatic System Oil	20W50 Motor Oil	20W50 Motor Oil	20W50 Motor Oil	20W50 Motor Oil
Hydraulic Filter	25 Micron, Replaceable Spin-On Type, 1 Per Pump	25 Micron, Replaceable Spin-On Type, 1 Per Pump	25 Micron, Replaceable Spin-On Type, 1 Per Pump	25 Micron, Replaceable Spin-On Type, 1 Per Pump
Pumps (2)	Hydro-Gear 12 cc Pump	Hydro-Gear 12 cc Pump	Hydro-Gear 12 cc Pump	Hydro-Gear 12 cc Pump
Hydraulic Coolers (2)	6" Cooling Fan per Unit	6" Cooling Fan per Unit	6" Cooling Fan per Unit	6" Cooling Fan per Unit
Dimensions
Weight	6000 - 1272 lbs; 7200 - 1444 lbs.	5200 - 1217 lbs; 6000 - 1272 lbs; 7200 - 1444 lbs.	5200 - 1197 lbs; 6000 - 1252 lbs.	5200 - 1197 lbs; 6000 - 1252 lbs.
Overall Height	46"	46"	46"	46"
Overall Width	6000 - 61 1/2"; 7200 - 72 1/2"	5200 - 57"; 6000 - 61 1/2"; 7200 - 72 1/2"	5200 - 57"; 6000 - 61 1/2"	5200 - 57"; 6000 - 61 1/2"
Overall Length	75"	75"	75"	75"
Tire to Tire Width	51.5"	51.5"	51.5"	51.5"
Tires - Front	13 x 6.5–6 Smooth Tread	13 x 6.5–6 Smooth Tread	13 x 6.5–6 Smooth Tread	13 x 6.5–6 Smooth Tread
Tires - Rear	6000/7200 - 24 x 12–12 Turf Tread	5200 - 23 x 10.5–12 Turf Tread 6000/7200 - 24 x 12–12 Turf Tread	5200 - 23 x 10.5–12 Turf Tread 6000 - 24 x 12–12 Turf Tread	5200 - 23 x 10.5–12 Turf Tread 6000 - 24 x 12–12 Turf Tread
Steering	Dual Lever Steering, Independent Control	Dual Lever Steering, Independent Control	Dual Lever Steering, Independent Control	Dual Lever Steering, Independent Control
Turning Radius	Zero Degree, Turns Within Unit Length	Zero Degree, Turns Within Unit Length	Zero Degree, Turns Within Unit Length	Zero Degree, Turns Within Unit Length
Ground Speed (Forward)	0-13 mph	0-13 mph	0-13 mph	0-13 mph
Parking Brake	Drum Brake	Drum Brake	Drum Brake	Drum Brake