Bobcat ZT3500 61" | Kawasaki FX730V | 23.5 HP | 832 lb Machine Weight

Main Equipment & Machine Description:

The Bobcat ZT3500 61" Zero-Turn Riding Mower is built for acreage owners, estate managers, property maintenance crews, municipalities, schools, parks, commercial property owners, large residential mowing customers, and light commercial lawn care operators who need a durable zero-turn mower with strong mowing performance, clean cut quality, comfort, and dependable dealer support. This 61-inch mower gives operators the width and productivity needed for larger turf areas while keeping the maneuverability and control that make zero-turn mowers valuable around trees, beds, fence lines, driveways, curbs, and property obstacles.

Key Machine Specs & Buyer Benefits:

• Make: Bobcat
• Model: ZT3500
• Deck Size: 61 in
• Machine Type: Zero-turn riding mower
• Mower Deck: TufDeck™ Pro cutting system
• Deck Construction: 10-gauge top with 7-gauge spindle supports and 7-gauge side skirts
• Engine Model: Kawasaki FX730V
• Horsepower: 23.5 hp
• Engine Displacement: 726 cc
• Transmission Type: Hydro-Gear ZT-3400 hydrostatic transaxles
• Pump Displacement: 12 cc
• Transmission Oil Capacity: 4 qt
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 7.8 gal
• Machine Weight: 832 lb
• Cutting Height Range: 1.5 in–4.9 in
• Blade Tip Speed: 18,809 ft/min
• Forward Travel Speed: 10 mph
• Reverse Travel Speed: 3.5 mph
• Clutch: 125 ft-lb
• Drive Wheel Size: 23 x 10.5-12
• Front Caster Wheel Size: 13 x 6.5-6
• Caster Arm Attachment: Welded to frame
• Frame: Welded 7-gauge steel with 1.5 x 2.5 in steel tubing
• Length: 81.9 in
• Discharge Chute: Flexible molded polymer
• Seat: High-back mechanical suspension seat with fore-aft seat slide adjustment
• Key Applications: Acreage mowing, residential estate mowing, property maintenance, light commercial mowing, municipal grounds, schools, parks, rental fleet use, open turf, fence-line mowing, and larger yard maintenance
• Warranty, Parts & Service: Warranty assistance when applicable, plus mower parts, blades, belts, filters, maintenance, and dealer-level support through Logger Shop & Construction Equipment, a Superior Equipment Solutions Company

The ZT3500 is a strong fit for customers who want more durability, speed, and cutting performance than a basic residential mower but do not need to step all the way into Bobcat’s largest commercial platforms. Bobcat positions the ZT3500 within its 3000 platform, which is designed for upgraded cutting performance, stronger construction, improved engine performance, and mowing capability for larger residential properties and some commercial applications.

The 61-inch TufDeck™ Pro cutting system is a major selling point of the ZT3500. Bobcat describes the TufDeck™ Pro as an enhanced-durability deck available on the ZT3000 and ZT3500 platforms, designed for longer-lasting cutting performance. The 61-inch configuration gives operators a wide cutting path for open acreage while still offering zero-turn maneuverability for trimming around obstacles and property edges.

Power comes from the Kawasaki FX730V engine, rated at 23.5 hp in the 61-inch ZT3500 configuration. This engine gives the mower the power needed for thick grass, larger yards, repeated mowing routes, and longer property maintenance days. The Hydro-Gear ZT-3400 hydrostatic transaxles provide smooth, steady drive control, strong mowing performance, and responsive zero-turn handling.

The Bobcat ZT3500 is also designed around operator comfort. The high-back mechanical suspension seat, ergonomic controls, dual fuel capacity, welded frame, flexible molded discharge chute, and commercial-inspired mower construction help make the machine comfortable and productive for longer mowing sessions. Bobcat notes that its 3000 platform is designed with enhanced seat support, vibration-reducing features, and a more refined control feel for longer mowing sessions.

For buyers comparing zero-turn mowers, the Bobcat ZT3500 61" offers a practical combination of mowing width, Kawasaki power, Hydro-Gear drive performance, TufDeck™ Pro durability, operator comfort, fast ground speed, and dealer-backed parts and service. Logger Shop & Construction Equipment, a Superior Equipment Solutions Company, supports customers with mower sales, parts, service, blades, belts, filters, warranty assistance when applicable, and dealer-level support before and after the sale.