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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.
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How to Change the Deck Belt on a Cub Cadet Zero-Turn Rider
REPAIRS
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How to Change the Oil on a Cub Cadet Zero-Turn Rider
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Maintenance Schedule and Tips
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Zero-Turn Operation Tips
TRICKS AND TIPS
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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
Zombiehunter313 from
Absolute beast
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my first zero turn and a replacement for my Troy-Bilt Horse XP. I researched many zero turns but kept coming back to this model. It’s got plenty of power and handles with ease. Slopes are a minor challenge but that’s the human element of some fear. My only wish is that the seat had armrests. This is an optional add on that should be standard for $3500 (with taxes). Still one of the best purchases I’ve ever made!!
Date published: 2019-10-20
Rated 5 out of
5
by
clints2 from
Performance is great!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] With the wide tires it has great traction in sandy soil.
Date published: 2019-07-28
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Plott from
Great machine
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I like it. Told my buddy about it and he bought one too.
Date published: 2019-07-30
Rated 5 out of
5
by
MP1254 from
Great features
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bought it amonth ago, very pleased. It cuts fine !
Date published: 2019-08-02
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Love my zt1 50
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Had my mower about 3months. Have about 3 1/2 acres of mowing. Lots of fences, trees, and obstacle to go around. Had a LGT 2654 great mower but this things blows it away. Cut my mowing time over 1/2. Far superior cut and I get closer to fences trees and turns like a dream. It cuts fast and much better than the lgt. Plenty of power and very agile with the 50inch deck. I'll only own a zero turn well worth the money.
Date published: 2020-06-16
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Farmer64076 from
Great machine, competitive price!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I did a lot of looking before buying, this machine is built much better than competitors in the same class and priced the same as those machines or better. This machine has not let me down yet. I love the foot peddle for the deck allowing me to raise the deck quickly if I see it in the cutting path. The hydro stats have great responsiveness and this machine has the best seat of a lawn mower that I have set on.
Date published: 2019-08-16
Rated 5 out of
5
by
RoHo from
Excellent cut
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have mowed my 1.5 acres for almost 2 months now, sometimes twice a week. After owning Craftsman, John Deere, and other Cub Cadets, I can say this is, by far the best running , best cutting mower I have ever owned. My only complaint is the deck wash system. The adapter that came with mower was broken and my (Home Depot) replacement doesn’t clean that well so I have to physically raise mower on ramps and hand spray the stuck grass from under the deck. I don’t know if it’s the deck design or the type of grass I cut, but it seems to stick really bad. Nothing I can’t live with considering I love everything else about this machine. It seems to be built much heavier than all other mowers I was comparing. The open design looks like it will be a breeze for maintenance when needed.
Date published: 2020-04-28
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Captain Dave from
Great Mower
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this mower due to the great price and features. It's easy to start and drive. The only challenge is that I wish it wasn't so sensitive when moving the bars. It really turns without much movement which has been a challenge learning how to drive. However, with practice, I'm sure I'll get use to it. It has a lot of power, mows wonderfully, and looks awesome.
Date published: 2020-06-17
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Wooki from
Efficient and quick
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have about 19 hours on the machine so far and couldn't be happier. My cutting time went from 90 minutes with a 42in tractor down to 45 minutes with the ZT1. I have a mixture of fescue in the front and bermuda in the back and It cuts both neat and evenly. I save so much time and have so much fun I mow my elderly neighbor's lawn for him as well.
Date published: 2019-07-13
Rated 5 out of
5
by
SixDports from
Love our upgrade to a Cub Zero Turn Mower!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We bought the zt1 - 50 3 months ago and couldn't be happier. We cut the time to mow our property by about 25%. It's so much faster and cuts more even than the ride-on mower that we had. It's made really well and easy to clean and maintain. My teenager is making lots of easy cash while helping out our neighbors get their lawns looking good too!
Date published: 2020-06-18
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Sammylong from
Decent mower
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the second zero turn mower and this is the first time I needed help with the warranty and my experience with cub cadet was not worth a dang, to put it mildly. After this one experience I don’t think I’ll ever buy any cub cadet products. At least give a customer a chance and have a valid reason for denying warranty coverage.
Date published: 2020-04-09
Rated 5 out of
5
by
ylomnstr from
So far, so great!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I purchased this on a whim on clearance after the deck on my older green ride on broke. I've wanted a zero turn and for the price I couldn't pass it up. I've only put a few hours on it so far, but it's been great. I've cut my cutting time down in half and the cut is clean. Looking forward to years of mowing with this machine.
Date published: 2019-10-14
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Mowing to be outside from
solid
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought mine a while ago. I have had one of my front tires go flat, broke a belt, and a bad starter switch. For how rough I treat it, it is a tank. My 16 year old mows with it now and he is a typical 16 year old, doesn't see whats plainly in front of him. If it can withstand him it is good from me.
Date published: 2019-08-15
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Brandi from
Looks good but missing things sr 1A220H50335
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought it today, it works really smoothly, but I noticed its missing basic items, there is no manual, one key is missing, the adopter to deck for rinsing is missing, one of the bolts to secure rear of the seat is missing, I hope it was assembled with care, and it does not breaks.
Date published: 2020-03-22
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Korndawg from
Good quality
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Before my purchase I researched everything I could about the ZT1 and I absolutely love it I went with the 50" for the Kawasaki engine and the fabricated deck it was below the $3500 budget I set for myself its a great mower for my 1 acre lot it will definitely not be my last Cub Cadet
Date published: 2020-04-16
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Happy grass cutter from
Great mower
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this to replace a 20 year old lawn tractor. This was my first zero turn. It was easy to learn to maneuver and rides and cuts like a dream. I cut my mowing literally in half. The only thing i wish was that it came with arm rests but even without that it deserves 5 stars.
Date published: 2019-07-09
Rated 5 out of
5
by
David D from
Great Mower! Great Features!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this mower several months ago after moving to a property with over an acre of land. This mower is awesome, Starts right up, Yard looks like a golf course green after mowing! This mower cut my mowing time from a regular riding mower 6 hrs to 2 hrs all done! LOVE IT
Date published: 2019-10-20
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Wags from
Happy with this mower so far
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this mower about a month ago and I love it so much better ride and handles great mowed flawlessly I had a cub 42 inch 17 horse zero turn the first year they came out with that model for residential the zt150 is a whole different ball game thank you for your set
Date published: 2020-05-11
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Louie29 from
Didn’t know what I was missing !
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my first Zero Turn mower . I’m glad I did some research and bought the ZT1 50 . So very nice . It doesn’t accumulate debris on the deck like my old riding mower did . Much easier to keep clean . I also like the deck height adjustment. Everything I like !
Date published: 2019-10-25
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Corkelfurg from
Great features and ease of use
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this mower back in March of 2019 and absolutely love it. This is my second Cub Cadet and my first zero turn and I don’t know how I ever made it without it. It had all the features I wanted and has cut down my mowing time by over 30 minutes each time.
Date published: 2019-07-09
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Tomb from
Easy to learn, intuitive design
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I recently purchased and used it to mow. Extremely easy to learn how to use it. My older kids have been on the mower and despite initially being overwhelmed,they were mowing like pros within a couple of minutes. I also really like the deck wash hookup.
Date published: 2020-03-31
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Cub in Ga from
Mediocre
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Purchased a month ago. Mediocre at best. First time cutting the deck vibrates something fierce. Leaves a lot of “stragglers” causing me to have to cut over parts of the lawn more than once. Otherwise a fairly good mower. Definitely not a grasshopper!
Date published: 2020-06-04
Rated 5 out of
5
by
T Man from
Amazing mower.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My first zero turn. My dad lot connect with mine. All together we have about 6 acres. Used to take us 4.5 hours to mower our lawn with a lawn tractor. With the ZT1 I get the job done right around 2 hours. The mower cut the grass very well and even.
Date published: 2019-07-08
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Cbavar from
Great zero turn
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought my mower 10 years ago. I have had to replace left rear drive motor assy. All the spindles, belts, blades. But, it is the best mower I have ever owned. It cut my mowing time in half. Overall it holds up pretty good. I now 3 acres a week.
Date published: 2019-08-15
Rated 5 out of
5
by
David Schwab from
Great mower
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this in may and am very happy with this mower. I can get close to objects and there is very minimal trimming that i need to do afterwards. It cuts the grass very well and the frame is very sturdy. The fab deck is well built and heavy duty.
Date published: 2019-07-10
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Fuzzy from
Great machine for the price
I've had it for about a month and really like it. Much better than a larger much more expensive mower I sold. People around here call it the little yellow “tank”!! I wish it would go a little faster... say 10 mph? It is a simple, sturdy, and well engineered unit. Great job guys!
Date published: 2019-06-29
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Eli Sol from
Great mower cheesy bagger design
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this mower about 1 month ago, I mowed once loved the mower, then went back and bought the bagger assembly for it. The mower is really great but the bagger is really poor design too small, and the plastic latches are cheesy.
Date published: 2020-05-11
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Jkg1 from
Riding not pushing!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bought a couple months ago and overall happy with it so far. One thing I don’t like is that the grass clippings seem to collect up around the belt and difficult to clean out when done with the cover attachment the way it is.
Date published: 2022-11-06
Rated 5 out of
5
by
dannysgonfishin from
Great mower
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have had this mower for a few months now and I am very pleased with the performance and the ease of driving it. I look forward to mowing the grass now. It has saved me a ton of time, it cut my mowing time almost in half.
Date published: 2019-11-28
Rated 5 out of
5
by
jogorman from
GREAT MOWER!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My wife and I bought this mower last month. It is our first zero turn. This thing is a beast! Cuts evenly on maintained grass and also knocks down 6 to 8 foot tall weeds. Couldn't ask for a better zero turn for the price.
Date published: 2020-06-14