Cub Cadet ZT Zero Turn Mower Reviews 2024 – Compilation

We have been looking forward to completing our Cub Cadet Zero Turn Mower review to find out how awesome these machines really are and to see how fast they can work and get around various obstacles in the yard. Not only do they have the lap bars now, but they also have a great selection of innovative Synchro steering models that can work better on steeper slopes from what we have seen.

Cub Cadet Zero Turn Mower Range

There are numerous types of Cub Cadet Zero Turn mowers available in the range and they are categorized by their features, functionality and grades. Starting off, you have the Cub Cadet Ultima ZT series which is suited for homes with large yards up to 5 acres and it can handle slope levels of up to 15 degrees. The second category is the Ultima Electric ZTE which is suited for smaller yards up to 2 acres and the battery can run from 13 to 15 hours depending on mowing conditions.

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ZTS and ZTX

The third category then is the new steering Ultima ZTS Synchro steer technology which allows operation with just 1 hand and it can handle slopes of up to 20 degrees plus is designed also for areas up to 5 acres. Finally then you have the commercial grade Ultima ZTX series which can cover areas up to 12 acres and they work at a faster rate of 9 mph to get mowing jobs done quicker and more efficiently

Cub Cadet ZT Categories

Cub Cadet Zero Turn Mower Review

It is proving to be impossible to review every single Cub Cadet Zero Turn mower as there are far too many for us to cover so instead, our review will outline what we believe to be the best options to choose from in 3 of their main categories.

We will outline what we believe is the best value Ultima Series ZT Mower, the best Ultima Series ZTS Mower and finally the best Ultima Series ZTX Mower in their range which should speed up the process when it comes to making your own final selection.

Video Overview: Cub Cadet Ultima Series Zero Turn Mowers

Part 1: Best Value Cub Cadet Zero Turn Mower

Cub Cadet Ultima Series ZT1 42 Zero Turn Mower

The best value Cub Cadet Zero Turn mower in our opinion is the Cub Cadet Ultima Series ZT1 42 that comes designed with the 7000 twin-cylinder OHV 22 HP 725cc Kohler engine as well as the 42 inch twin blade deck and the 2 x 2 inch tubular steel robust frame. They do extra work here to ensure rust and corrosion do not set in so it will handle wear and tear a lot better and keep its appearance like new for a long time to come.

While it’s not the most powerful ZT in the range, it is certainly one of the best value options providing great value for the money from what we have seen. It comes with the dual hydrostatic transmission system and it can work at a rate of up to 7 mph (11.3 km/hr) forward speed and 3.5 mph (5.6 km/hr) in reverse speed.

This Cub Cadet ZT mower has a fuel tank capacity of 3.5 gallons and the Hydro-Gear EZT 2200 transmission and it ploughs through mowing work with ease – it’s a joy to work on a machine like this. There are 2 anti-scalping wheels here with the 11 gauge steel deck and there are 15 deck height positions that range from 1 to 4.5 inches high. It comes with the cruise control, a 20 inch high back seat, lap bars control and a 3 year limited warranty protection.

Price Guide: From $3500 @ Cub Cadet

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Part 2: Best Synchro-Steer Cub Cadet ZTS Zero Turn Mower

Cub Cadet Ultima Series ZTS ZTS1 46 Mower

When it comes to Synchro steering Cub Cadet ZT Mowers, our personal favourite would have to be the Cub Cadet Ultima Series ZTS ZTS1 46 Zero turn Mower that also has the Kohler 22 HP 725cc engine and here you can work the machine with just one hand when in a straight line for easier operation. This is also a robust, solid and powerful machine that does not disappoint in any way and it has the 2 by 2 steel tubular frame that is triple treated against any possible rust or corrosion effects.

There is superb stability on hills and slopes of up to 20 degrees and there are numerous accessories and attachments that can be used so it is not just limited to mowing alone. You get tons of power and reliable performance with its V-twin OHV 7000 series engine that give great mowing results time and time again. It comes with the dual hydrostatic transmission as standard and it can also work at a maximum speed level of 7 mph

The tires here are great on the slopes as they are 13 inches at the front and 20 inches wide at the rear plus it has the AeroForce deck design to give a nice clean cut finish that is pleasing to the eye. It has a comfortable 20 inch high back seat, the steering is enjoyable to work with and overall we would have to say that this ZT mower is a seriously impressive piece of equipment that makes difficult mowing jobs so much easier to do.

Price Guide: From $5000 @ Cub Cadet

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3, Best Cub Cadet Ultima Series ZTX Zero Turn Mower

Cub Cadet Ultima Series ZTX ZTX5 60 Mower

For commercial work, our top recommendation would have to be the 60 inch deck Cub Cadet Ultima Series ZTX ZTX5 60 Mower which is an absolute beast of a machine with tons of power with its Kohler 25HP V-Twin OHV engine and the commercial grade standards when it comes to features and the hydro gear rear wheel hydrostatic transmissions. It can work at a faster max speed level of 8.5 mph which means it can get even larger areas mowed faster than you would expect.

It is well able to deal with slopes, hilly terrain and it comes designed with the front suspensions and the large wide tires for better traction and more stability. The frame is made using 3 by 1.5 tubular steel that is triple treated against corrosion and the lap bars can be adjusted here for individual operators.

The deck here is made using 10 gauge steel  with fabricated AeroForce for a better quality cut plus you get the dual LED headlights, molded handle grips and overall it gives you faster mowing results with zero turning over and over again. Grass collection baggers with a 9 inch diameter chutes can be bought separately and it has a larger 24 inch high back seat for extra comfort on long mowing jobs plus it comes with a larger fuel tank capacity of 5.5 gallons

Price Guide: From $7800 @ Cub Cadet

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Conclusion

After completing our short review for the best Cub Cadet Zero Turn Mowers, we hope our work here can help you out in some small way and perhaps speed up the process when it comes to making any final selection decisions.

The range is quite vast but we have nominated what we believe are the best Cub Cadet ZT Mowers be it an Ultima Series ZT for great value, an Ultima Series ZTS for performance or a commercial Ultima Series ZTX for the ultimate mowing experience to make light work of difficult mowing work and larger than normal yard areas.

Further individual reviews can also be checked out directly from Cub Cadet below for more clarity…

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