Bobcat ZT3000 - 48” Deck
ZT3000 - 48” Deck
Zero-Turn Riding Mowers
Overview:
The ZT3000 delivers a quality cut no matter how many acres you maintain.
- High-performance Kawasaki® FT series engine
- Ergonomically engineered controls
- Durable, steel-tubed frame
- All-day fuel capacity
Starting at
$7,429 USD** or finance $160/month USD*
Special Offers
As low as 0% for 48 months* or rebates up to $400 USD* / $500 CAD* in lieu of financing. Offers end December 31, 2025.
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Features
Performance
Pro-Grade Engine Performance
Summon all the pro-grade power you need to get more done. With versatile, high-performance Kawasaki engines ranging from 23 hp to 37 hp, you get the engine performance you need to power through job after job – faster and more efficiently. Bobcat zero-turn mowers deliver the power and speed you need for hours of uncompromising mowing that leaves your work a cut above the rest.
Commercial-Grade Transmission
Bobcat zero-turn mowers feature superior Hydro-Gear® hydrostatic transaxles that deliver more torque, more output, more speed as well as smooth and steady mowing power - whenever you need it. Shift into high gear with maximum output torque and ground speeds. Step on the gas and see how a Hydro-Gear drive system keeps your machine’s transaxles performing at optimum output levels with improved control while reducing vibration and noise. The Hydro-Gear drive system is a major shift forward.
Engineering the Perfect Cut
There’s a lot that goes into engineering the perfect cut – and it goes beyond just the cutting blade. It takes ingenuity, innovation and intelligence working in harmony. From deep deck designs and their unique geometries to patented baffle, airflow and vacuum-seal technologies – Bobcat zero-turn mower cutting decks deliver a quality of cut virtually no other zero-turn mower can.
Fully Loaded Fuel Capacity
Fitted with a rugged, roto-molded, impact-resistant fuel tank with 3.8-gallon capacity, you have all the juice you need for hours of unstoppable mowing power – no matter how many acres you mow through.
Durability
Tough Jobs. Tougher Equipment
You expect your machines to be as resilient as you and your crew are. That’s what you get from Bobcat zero-turn mowers. They’re built with heavy-duty, tubed steel framing that provides maximum durability to keep you on the job – and out of the shop. Our mowing decks, constructed with heavy-gauge fabricated steel, also are tough enough to handle everything commercial jobs can dish out.
Comfort
Comfort and Control All Day Long
Experience ride comfort and intuitive operation like never before. The comfort command center optimizes the zero-turn mowing experience by putting responsive, ergonomically designed controls right where you need them – at your fingertips. When tackling tough jobs, the comfortable suspension seating and innovative anti-vibration technology will give you hours of unmatched ride comfort.
Versatility
Zero-Turn Mower Accessories
A large selection of accessories for your Bobcat zero-turn mower are available to help you save even more time, enhance operation and create the professional finish you’re looking for. Zero-turn mower accessories include mulching baffle kits, grass collection systems, a lawn striping kit, a ROPS Kit, magnetic light kit, a ZT hitch kit and no-flat caster wheels.
Serviceability
Maintenance Made Easy
Easy to Own. Efficient to Maintain.
You depend on your equipment. It’s your business, your lawn, your livelihood – and you don’t have time for downtime. Built for easy serviceability, Bobcat zero-turn mowers have intuitive access points to internal components that make maintenance quick and easy.
Specifications
| ZT3000 Key Specifications | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ZT3000 - 48” Deck | ZT3000 - 52” Deck | ZT3000 - 61” Deck | |
| Cutting Height Range | 1.5-4.9" (38-124mm) | 1.5-4.9" (38-124mm) | 1.5-4.9" (38-124mm) |
| Mower Deck | TufDeck Pro 10-gauge Top with 7-gauge Spindle Supports; 7-gauge Side Skirts | TufDeck Pro10-gauge Top with 7-gauge Spindle Supports; 7-gauge Side Skirts | TufDeck Pro 10-gauge Top with 7-gauge Spindle Supports; 7-gauge Side Skirts |
| Width | 48 in | 52 in | 61 in |
| Engine Model | Kaw FT651V | Kaw FT691V | Kaw FT730V |
| Displacement | 726 cubic cm | 726 cubic cm | 726 cubic cm |
| Pump Displacement | 10 cubic cm | 10 cubic cm | 10 cubic cm |
| Transmission Type | HG ZT-3100 Hydrostatic Transaxles | HG ZT-3100 Hydrostatic Transaxles | HG ZT-3100 Hydrostatic Transaxles |
| Deck | |||
| ZT3000 - 48” Deck | ZT3000 - 52” Deck | ZT3000 - 61” Deck | |
| Discharge Chute | Flexible Molded Polymer | Flexible Molded Polymer | Flexible Molded Polymer |
| Cutting Height Range | 1.5-4.9" (38-124mm) | 1.5-4.9" (38-124mm) | 1.5-4.9" (38-124mm) |
| Mower Deck | TufDeck Pro 10-gauge Top with 7-gauge Spindle Supports; 7-gauge Side Skirts | TufDeck Pro10-gauge Top with 7-gauge Spindle Supports; 7-gauge Side Skirts | TufDeck Pro 10-gauge Top with 7-gauge Spindle Supports; 7-gauge Side Skirts |
| Mower Blade Tip Speed | 17365 ft/min | 18142 ft/min | 18809 ft/min |
| Width | 48 in | 52 in | 61 in |
| Engine | |||
| ZT3000 - 48” Deck | ZT3000 - 52” Deck | ZT3000 - 61” Deck | |
| Engine Model | Kaw FT651V | Kaw FT691V | Kaw FT730V |
| Fuel Tank | 3.8 gal | 3.8 gal | 3.8 gal |
| Horsepower | 20 hp | 22 hp | 24 hp |
| Displacement | 726 cubic cm | 726 cubic cm | 726 cubic cm |
| Performance | |||
| ZT3000 - 48” Deck | ZT3000 - 52” Deck | ZT3000 - 61” Deck | |
| Machine Weight | 758 lbs | 774 lbs | 817 lbs |
| Power/Electrical | |||
| ZT3000 - 48” Deck | ZT3000 - 52” Deck | ZT3000 - 61” Deck | |
| Charging System | 15 amp | 15 amp | 15 amp |
| Clutch | 125 ft-lb | 125 ft-lb | 125 ft-lb |
| Transmission | |||
| ZT3000 - 48” Deck | ZT3000 - 52” Deck | ZT3000 - 61” Deck | |
| Pump Displacement | 10 cubic cm | 10 cubic cm | 10 cubic cm |
| Transmission Type | HG ZT-3100 Hydrostatic Transaxles | HG ZT-3100 Hydrostatic Transaxles | HG ZT-3100 Hydrostatic Transaxles |
| Oil Capacity | 4 qt | 4 qt | 4 qt |
| Travel Speed | 8 mph | 8 mph | 8 mph |
| Travel Speed - Reverse | 3.5 mph | 3.5 mph | 3.5 mph |
| Wheels | |||
| ZT3000 - 48” Deck | ZT3000 - 52” Deck | ZT3000 - 61” Deck | |
| Drive Wheel Size | 22 x 11.0-10 | 22 x 11.0-10 | 22 x 11.0-10 |
| Front Caster Wheel Size | 13 x 6.5-6 | 13 x 6.5-6 | 13 x 6.5-6 |
| Caster Arm Attachment | Welded to Frame | Welded to Frame | Welded to Frame |
| Frame | |||
| ZT3000 - 48” Deck | ZT3000 - 52” Deck | ZT3000 - 61” Deck | |
| Front and Rear | 1.5 x 2.50-inch Steel Tubing; Welded Steel Reinforced Frame | 1.5 x 2.5-inch Steel Tubing; Welded Steel Reinforced Frame | Welded 7-gauge Steel; 1.5 x 2.5 in Steel Tubing |
| Length | 80 in | 80 in | 81.9 in |
| Seat | |||
| ZT3000 - 48” Deck | ZT3000 - 52” Deck | ZT3000 - 61” Deck | |
| Fore-Aft Adjustment | Seat Slide Lever | Seat Slide Lever | Seat Slide Lever |
| Seat | High-Back, Spring Suspension Seat | High-Back, Spring Suspension Seat | High-Back, Spring Suspension Seat |



