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ZT1 50
Ultima Series™ ZT
Item#:
17RIEACZ010
MSRP
ZT1 50
Ultima Series™ ZT
Item#:
17RIEACZ010
- 23 HP Kawasaki® FR691V series Twin-cylinder engine
- An open frame design and hinged/removable floor pan allows easy access to the deck and engine for quick & ease of maintenance
- Ideal for mowing slight rolling hills and several obstacles up to 4 acres
- Adjustable lap bars with Industry-exclusive overmold soft-touch ergonomic hand grips optimized for comfort
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ZT1 50 Features
Built with Strength
Our continuous square tubular frame was designed for enhanced strength and durability.
Redefining Comfort
Settle in to a fully adjustable command center and experience next-level comfort designed for optimized speed and control from head to toe.
AeroForce Deck™
The Aeroforce™ cutting system results in finer clippings, fewer clumps, reduced stragglers and increased evenness. Fully welded and fabricated with a limited lifetime fabricated deck shell warranty.
Specs & Maintenance
Engine
- Engine Brand Kawasaki®
- Engine Model FR Series V-twin OHV
- Engine Displacement 726cc
- Engine Output 23 HP
- Fuel Tank Capacity 3.5 Gallon fuel tank capacity
Drive System
- Transmission Hydro-Gear EZT 2200
- Forward Speed 7 MPH
- Reverse Speed 3.5 MPH
Cutting Deck
- Deck Cutting Width 50"
- Deck Wash SmartJet deck wash system
- Deck Material 11-gauge fabricated steel
- Deck Engagement (PTO) Electronic fingertip blade engagement
- Spindle Construction Sealed cast aluminum housing (maintenance-free)
- Blade(s) Triple Blade deck blades
- Cutting Height Range 1'' - 4.5''
- Deck Positions Foot pedal with spring assist creates the perfect cut | 15 Positions
- Deck Height Adjustment Foot pedal with spring assist, 15 Positions
Chassis
- Frame High-strength, continuous square 2'' x 2'' tubular steel frame with fully E-Coat lower frame and Triple Guard Corrosion Defense System™ protects against wear and tear.
- Front Axle Fixed 2" x 2.5" fully welded tubular steel axle (e-coated) / 1/4" steel yokes provide greater durability
- Turning Radius Zero degrees
- Bumper 2" x 2" Tubular steel bumper
- Rear Tow Hitch Standard
Controls
- Handle 3- way adjustable ergonomic lap bar
- Brakes Integrated parking brake system in lap bars for ease of use
- Steering Control Lap Bars
- Mow in Reverse Standard
Comfort
- Seat Type 20" high back seat
- Seat Suspension Durable, advanced polymer seat suspension system optimizes comfort while reducing operators fatigue
Wheels
- Rear Tires 20”x8”-8" Turf Master premium rear tires offer excellent traction, minimize turfing and provide a better ride on uneven ground at higher speeds
- Front Tires 11"x 6"-5" smooth tread front wheels pivot 180 degrees without turf damage
Dimensions
- Weight (approx.) 585 lbs.
Specifications
- Series Ultima Series™ ZT
Additional Specifications
- Headlight(s) Illuminating Dual-LED Headlights
- Model Number 17RIEACZ010
Warranty
- Residential Warranty The Strongest Warranty in it's class 3-year / unlimited-hour warranty
- Frame Warranty Limited lifetime warranty on frame and fabricated deck shell.
How to Change the Air Filter in Zero-Turn Lawn Mower
MAINTENANCE
Changing the air filter in your zero-turn lawn mower is very easy with a little direction. Watch our instructional video that will take you step by step through
How to Change the Deck Belt on a Cub Cadet Zero-Turn Rider
REPAIRS
Change the mower deck belt on your Cub Cadet zero-turn mower with these helpful tips. Cub Cadet has the mower deck parts and advice you need to do a mower deck belt replacement on your own. Learn mower about repairing your
How to Change the Oil on a Cub Cadet Zero-Turn Rider
MAINTENANCE
Learn how to change the oil in a riding lawn mower with instructions from Cub Cadet. Our video and tips make changing the lawn mower oil on your zero-turn
Maintenance Schedule and Tips
MAINTENANCE
Learn how to keep your mower running smoothly with Cub Cadet's zero-turn mower maintenance schedule and tips.
Zero-Turn Operation Tips
TRICKS AND TIPS
Find out how to use a zero-turn riding lawn mower with these tips from Cub Cadet. Zero-turn mowers allow you greater control over your lawn, especially
Model | Manual | Form Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17RIEACZ010 | MANL:OPER:BILING:RZ19 Consolid | ||
| MANL:OPER:BILING:RZ19 Consolid | 769-18950 | Download | |
| MANL:OPER:BILING:RZ19 Consolid | 769-18950A | Download | |
| MANL:OPER:BILING:RZ19 Consolid | 769-18950B | Download | |
| MANL:OPER:BILING:RZ19 Consolid | 769-18950C | Download | |
| MANL:OPER:BILING:RZ19 Consolid | 769-18950D | Download | |
| SHEET:SUP:BILING:EPA:EVP:06301 | 769-15171 | Download | |
| SHEET:SUP:BILING:EPA:EVP:18-19 | 769-17171 | Download | |
| SHEET:SUP:BILING:EPA:EVP:18-19 | 769-23590 | Download | |
| SHEET:SUPP:WARR/PARTS:CC ZT1/Z | 769-18151 | Download | |
| SHEET:SUPP:WARR/PARTS:CC ZT1/Z | 769-18151A | Download |
Product Reviews
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Gldwill from
Almost fun to cut the grass
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was looking to buy a zero turn for a couple of years but didn't like the price tag for a good mower. I owned a Cub Cadet 2166 tractor that gave me 16 years of service only requiring minimal repairs. After seeing the ZT1 50 I knew this was the mower that I wanted to buy and I'm glad I did.The mower cuts even and when the grass is high doesn't bog down. The only negative is the access panel to the deck is bolted and hard to remove making it difficult to remove grass clippings from deck drive train.
Date published: 2019-07-25
Rated 5 out of
5
by
BigTikiHead from
Both mower and service, outstanding
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Mower is awesome. Has 50" cut width. Off center blades to easily circle trees and corners. Open spot to step down off vehicle easily. Single foot press to raise deck over obstacles without changing cut height or moving hands from steering. Had from pickup damaged console and rip in seat. Couldn't of been easier reaching out for service. Parts shipped directly to me without any hassle. I replaced an older Ariens zero turn. It was time. Very happy with ease of use, speed of mower, controls are great. Also love the adjustable angle of the handles to my comfort level. Also being able to adjust forward stop screw so both handles line up evenly moving forward or reverse.
Date published: 2019-08-14
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Pinsetter from
Run and drives good, cut is ok but not real good.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bought if Feb. 2019 and have 24 hours, The cut is ok but dose leave some uncut grass on the discharge side but not bad. My main objection is there is not any gas gauge and you cannot see tank to tell how much gas you have just have to fill up every mowing.
Date published: 2019-07-12
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Lonac from
Exemption value and quality.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I purchased this mower about 2 months ago. I have approximately 4 acres to mow. Seems like each acre is a different terrain. There is kosha out by the pond, prairie grass near the house and newly planted blue grass out back. This mower never skips a beat. It has cut my mow time by half! I researched the heck out of zero turn mowers. I'm very happy with my choice and look to many years of worry free mowing.
Date published: 2019-07-30
Rated 5 out of
5
by
BigD77 from
Smooth operator
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bought my 50” two months ago. Couldn’t be happier cuts much fast than my old Z force (which was also good, just old). Love the backup feature allowing your deck to stay engaged, thus eliminating the stress of stopping and starting the system each time! Great purchase, especially for the price point! Also big thanks to the people at Precision Power for all the knowledge and help purchasing my new mower. They are very knowledgeable about their product and point you in the right direction as far as needs.
Date published: 2019-08-29
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Bubba like it from
Good Mower
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Cub Cadet ZT1 50 Zero Turn Mower, I have been using this for 2 Months and I am satisfied with the purchase. Recommend Yes
The Good: Easy to maintain. Easy Start,Comfortable, stable,feels safe for adult
The Bad: Front Tires are not solid but pneumatic, got a flat tire and front tire came loose, hard to put tire back on. Does not cut grass clean on first pass, it takes 2 passes.
Date published: 2019-07-27
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
More to be desired!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Let's see... I have used this mower four times now and have put 11.6 hours on it. Okay let's start with looks.. it is hands down the best looking mower out there, besides the spartan mowers. Good power from the Kawasaki motor. Its pretty quiet. Its quick. Turns well. Seat is comfy...
Now the bad.. the deck has a lot of vibration which is not something I like at all.. the head lights need a toggle switch. The gas tank needs a fill level indicator of some sort because you literally have to pull the seat over or open the gas cap to see the fuel level, which you can not do while on the mower. The oil changes are messy not because of the oil plug because they actually put a tube which makes that part pretty easy.. but the oil filter is a huge mess to change and not very well thought out. The choke lever is in the wrong location. Every time I go to pull the PTO I catch myself wanting to pull the choke and have to hunt for it.. and the blades are definitely not the best because you have to mow the same area twice..
Now over all..
It's an attractive mower that is worth the money.
And I would buy it again.. I probably wouldn't recommend to a friend because of the bad things about this mower. But if its reliable then I would definitely recommend this.. but i only have used it 11.6 hours.. so time will tell..
Date published: 2020-06-03
Rated 5 out of
5
by
mowgo from
long life
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] no problems after 10 years of use . wouldnt buy any other mower
Date published: 2019-08-17
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Awesome Mower, I cannot wait to cut the grass!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had just purchased a Cub Cadet ZT1 42" Riding mower. After 3 hours of use I could not stop thinking about this zero turn. I sold the rider and purchased this mower. I have no regrets and love it! the grass can't grow fast enough. It makes cutting the grass fun and not such a chore. Plus you can get a nice looking professional lawn with this bad boy!
Date published: 2019-07-09
Rated 5 out of
5
by
spyderp45 from
"Great Mower, Great Features"
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Purchase this mower Spring '19 after reading many, many reviews. Had a White zero turn that I was replacing. The reviews didn't lie! This zero turn is a pleasure to use. Great mowing position, comfortable, easy start, great handling, will float over wet areas and is easy to clean after you've finished with the hose port on the forged deck. Plenty of power for all your mowing needs. It takes me 1/3 of the time to do my lawn now, part of that could be that you can even mow in reverse! And if the light gets low, two headlights on the front crossbar give you all the light you need to finish things up! Just purchased a rear bagger at the end of the season, can't wait to try it next mowing season! No, out to snowblow!
Date published: 2019-12-02
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Stoke22 from
Works well when you need it to
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Purchased my ZT1 50 late April 2020 for a 1.3 acre yard. With roughly 30 hours on it, I’m very happy with the purchase. Kawasaki motor is powerful and I’ve yet to find something to bog it down. While I don’t have a lot to compare to with regard to other zero turns, it does seem a touch clunky and unrefined, (deck connection points are noisy and certain parts required greasing with only 5-10 hours on it) but it does everything I’ve asked it to do and my lawn looks great.
Date published: 2020-06-30
Rated 5 out of
5
by
TheHutch from
Awesome machine!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have owned cub cadet lawn tractors in the past, decided to upgrade to the ZT1-50 with the Kawasaki engine. This mower runs and mows great, I recommend Cub Cadet to anyone. the last Cub I owned, I ran it for 6 years and then passed it along to my son. high quality products.
Date published: 2019-09-24
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Lalakro15 from
An amazing machine!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have to honestly say that this Cub Cadet ZT1 50 has been the biggest blessing for my family. Thank youTryIt Sampling Bazaarvoice for allowing me to try this amazing mower for free! I am so impressed with my Cub Cadet I would never have another brand mower. Cub Cadet you now have a customer for life and also a spokesperson for your lawnmowers!
Date published: 2019-05-13
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Rich1234 from
Cub Cadet - ZT1 50
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have hade the mower for 6 weeks and have used it 5 times and it works great. I did have to get use to the z-turn but now that I am it is the only type of mower I would ever get. It is over kill for my yard size but I will be mowing some other yards in the area. I worked for a company that sold Cub Cadet products so I knew I had to have the thicker "Fab" deck and the 50" was the smallest they presently have, I wanted a 42" "Fab" deck but it was not available now.
Date published: 2020-02-24
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Alfie from
Nice mower just doesn’t cut well
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought it in beginning of spring. So far I’m not super happy on how it cuts. Seems to trail and leaves mohawks. Which means u don’t get 50in u get half the deck cause u have to go back over what u just cut. My zforce mower cut better then this brand new one
Date published: 2019-07-26
Rated 5 out of
5
by
LadyMower from
Love this machine!!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Super easy to use. I love the deck lift so you can ride over obstacles. Quick removal of the floor board makes it very easy to clean! I use a blower to remove all the grass clippings. Makes Mowing FUN! Cut my mowing time in half!
Date published: 2019-07-31
Rated 5 out of
5
by
scgardenman from
Everything it seemed to be and better
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Purchased a month ago. This was my first zero turn machine. After using 4 times I am very comfortable operating this unit on my not so perfect property. It handles the uneven terrain better than expected without feeling out of control
Date published: 2019-08-15
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Greg59 from
So far so good,
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Have only mowed my 2 acres 3 times since I bought the mower. It operates and runs great.
The part I like best is that it now only takes 2 hours for what used to take 5 with my 42" cut rider. Just hope that it lasts the test of time.
Date published: 2019-08-05
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Vintner1 from
Great Mower
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] After listening to my nephew for several years that I needed a zero turn mower, I finally purchased the ZT1 50 and found it to be a great mower. The zero turn takes some learning on how to drive but is well worth the time.
Date published: 2019-08-07
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Brad T from
Impressive upgrade to an already good mower
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I already own a 2009 ZTR50 which has been and still is a good reliable zero turn mower so I really didn’t need another. I walked into the big box store and saw the ZT1 50 and was in awe of the beefy frame and the simplicity of the design! As I checked it out in detail, the nice high back seat, the manufactured deck, the new deck lift controls and the ease of access to the motor and to the deck pulleys I could feel my hand reaching for my wallet. I went to the service desk and bought it then went home and got my truck and trailer and went back to the store and picked it up, yes without going online and reading reviews for hours. I’ve owned a cub cadet zero turn for 10 years so I already knew what to expect from this new mower, a good cut and a reliable motor.
We’ve mowed our 2.5 acres with it 8-10 times now and it has not disappointed us in any way. The cut is nice and even and the new aero force deck is like a grass clippings recycler, it throws out very small clippings so no need for a mulching kit. The steering is a lot more responsive and accurate than my old ZTR and faster. The new high back seat and the bigger thicker control arm grips reduce vibration nicely, very comfortable mower.
All of the adjustments are easy to change to fit different size people. Did the first oil change and it very easy, everything on the motor is readily accessible. I really like the fact that the floor panel is easily removed for access to the top of the deck for cleaning and maintenance. I also like the fact that I can mow in reverse, it’s a time saver.
My old ztr mower is now a backup mower and will be used for leaf mulching in the fall.
For the price level I don’t have anything negative to say about the ZT1 50, it’s one heck of a mower and looks awesome too! Everything I wanted my ZTR 50 to be the ZT1 50 is and more, Thanks Cub Cadet!
Date published: 2019-08-02
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Son of Thunder from
First Zero Turn and I love it
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought my zero turn in May of this year and now wonder why it took me so long to get one. Used to take me 45 minutes to mow and now it’s down to 20. This is my 3 rd Cub Cadet. Wouldn’t buy anything else.
Date published: 2019-07-24
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Drizzle from
Excellent residential zero turn
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have about 17 hours on this beast so far. Absolutely love the machine. Very smooth and cuts beautifully. I did a lot of research prior to landing on the Cubby. I’m glad I went with this for sure.
Date published: 2019-08-09
Rated 4 out of
5
by
theman from
really good mower
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] i did a lot of research befor deciding on the zt150 love it so far great on hills and cuts very well the only issue I have with it is the tires they are a little slick but I'll be upgrading them soon
Date published: 2019-08-02
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Barry from
Great zero turn!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When I got this zero turn home I had a issue with the transmission. The dealer picked it up fixed problem and brought it back. Have had no issues since it runs and mows great.
Date published: 2019-07-26
Rated 5 out of
5
by
2fast4u from
Wife loves it!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This thing is great, it used to take my wife about 90 minutes to mow the lawn and now she back making sandwiches in a 1/3rd of the time.
Date published: 2019-08-15
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Ronald1946 from
Ultimate zero turn
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Best zero turn I ever owned. Better then the last zero turn. Quiet and easy to maneuver.Great mower for the price.
Date published: 2019-07-15
Rated 5 out of
5
by
nseale12 from
Great Mower, with minor set backs!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this a little over a month ago. It's a great mower that does exactly what I bought it for. However, there are a few things I wish would have been different. 1st: It comes with no armrest. I know you can buy some, but that's not the point of buying a new mower. 2nd: The deck seems to vibrate a lot when starting up the blades. This doesn't seem like a huge problem right now, but a year or so from now, it probably will be.
Date published: 2020-06-29
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Gloria from
Overall Performance
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] A beast of a machine...it handles our 3-4 acres rural grass area amazinglywell.
Date published: 2019-07-26
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Jay 50 from
All systems Go!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have had my cub cadet for 3 months 1 of the best decisions I ever made!
Date published: 2019-08-18
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Excellent Mower SHould have Bought One Years Ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have had this mower about a month and I could not be more pleased.
Date published: 2019-07-31