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ZT1 54
Ultima Series™ ZT
Item#:
17RREACA010
MSRP
ZT1 54
Ultima Series™ ZT
Item#:
17RREACA010
- 24 HP 725cc KOHLER 7000 series V-twin automatic OHV engine for reliable starting and exceptionally smooth, quiet operation
- Ideal for mowing slight rolling hills and several obstacles up to 4 acres
- Lap bar-controlled dual-hydro transmissions
- Open frame design and hinged/removable floor pan, allowing easy access to the deck and engine for quick & ease of maintenance
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ZT1 54 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 Kohler®
- Engine Model 7000 Series V-Twin OHV
- Engine Displacement 725cc
- Engine Output 24 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 54"
- Deck Wash SmartJet deck wash system provides high pressure water that cleans out grass and debris build-up under the deck
- Deck Material 11-gauge fabricated steel
- Deck Engagement (PTO) Electronic fingertip blade engagement PTO
- Spindle Construction Sealed cast aluminum housing (maintenance-free)
- Blade(s) Triple Blade deck blades
- Cutting Height Range 1'' - 4.5'' leads to a precise even cut
- 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 Intergrated 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.) 600 lbs.
Specifications
- Series Ultima Series™ ZT
Additional Specifications
- Headlight(s) Illuminating Dual-LED Headlights
- Model Number 17RREACA010
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
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
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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
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17RREACA010 | 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
ZT1UltimaOwner from
Fast Fun Machine
Purchased from an independent Cub Cadet dealer (Madson's Service in St. Nazianz, WI) who was a pleasure to deal with and very knowledgeable. Machine has already exceeded my expectations after the 2nd full mowing. Fast, maneuverable, doesn't tear up the turf even with agressive turns, nimble around trees and other landscaping features. Low profile makes it feel very stable. Styling turns many heads of those driving by. Reliable Kohler engine delivers excellent, smooth power. Can't go wrong. Using to cut just over 3 acres of relatively flat hobby-farm property with 30+ trees, two barns, flower beds, etc. Has cut my mowing time in half from my JD 318 tractor I used previously.
Date published: 2019-05-06
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Reneep from
WOW!!!
We actually bought the first of these that our Tractor Supply has sold, and it’s our wonderful experience with this mower that helps them sell more of them! It does such a terrific job on our 3+ acres and does the job quickly and comfortably!!! It is just an overall great mower. We have and will continue to recommend this mower to anyone looking for one.
Date published: 2019-04-13
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Hercules3 from
Cant get much better than this!!
I have had this a month so far. The overall design is a compliment to actually doing a little research into what people/ businesses actually wanted. Everything is easily accessable. This machine won out for me against a list of mowers to long to even put on here. You really need to read and watch all the reviews and videos out side of here, I mean of actualy people that bought this machine. You can see what they say. Cub Cadet has found a new owner here and if they stay with this building quality, I just don't see myself going anywhere else.
Date published: 2019-04-01
Rated 5 out of
5
by
sixashleys from
Amazing Mower with great features
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have always enjoyed mowing grass, but the Cub Cadet ZT1 is a huge game changer for me! First zero turn mower I’ve ever ridden or worked. This is the best mower I've ever ridden, it has great features, cuts smooth and it's hard to bog it down. I especially love that you can spray the blades off with water to keep them clean and sharp but attaching the hose and letting it go to keep my mower clean! I love the ease and precision of being able to mow our five acre uneven terrain yard in so little time! Looking forward to mowing every time. Cub Cadet makes a great zero turn mower! Being a female the ease and build makes it fun and easy to control! I sure don’t miss my riding mower!
Date published: 2019-05-29
Rated 5 out of
5
by
QDude from
Great Mower
I have been looking at and wanting a larger mower for about a year after buying some additional property. I have a 42 inch which works fine and that I will continue to use for areas that the 54 inch deck can't go. Here are things I really like about this mower: deck adjustment, seat comfort, location of controls, the power to cut through thicker grass and not leave clumps, etc. The best part - the specs on the ZT1 are nearly identical if not exactly like another zero turn that I've been considering for $1000 less! So glad I found this and look forward to many good years of use.
Date published: 2019-07-05
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Jennifer from
Love it
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It took me about 10 to 15 minutes to get used to using it but after that I was ready to go. This cuts really good. And you can control the speed you want to go. If you have a lot of grass like I do the I would definitely recommend getting this. I am honestly impressed of the quality of the mower. I used to cut my grass with a push mower and it took me about 2 days to get it all done but now it takes me about 30 minutes to an hour to get it done
Date published: 2019-04-07
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Dustin82 from
Easy to use
I purchased the Optima zt1 54” in April 2019. My yard is 4 acres and I set the deck to 3.5 inches, it mows it down in exactly 3 1/2 hours. When My conventional mower usually took around 8 1/2 to 9 hours. I have 16 hours on the machine and not one bad thing to say about it
Date published: 2019-06-04
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Budd from
Still doing a great job
After a few weeks using it and doing another review. It still is the best machine that I have ever owned for mowing. I love the way it cuts and it makes mowing much more of a pleasure. I thought about getting the ZT2 with the serviceable transmissions, wider tires but I have owned other mowers that had the non-serviceable grade transmissions, like this one, that lasted many years so I figure this machine will last a long time also.
Date published: 2019-06-06
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Shores18 from
Good at first
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Made my purchase in June of 2019. Loved the mower and it did a great job the rest of the summer and for the first two cuts of the 2020 season. I have a basic yard in town with few obstacles and no rough cutting. About a month ago, it just decided it wasn’t going to cut anymore. Blades refused to engage. So now my yard is growing out of control while I wait for it to be fixed. Should be a warranty fix but felt discouraged that it didn’t make it a full year without needing to be taken to shop. Hopefully an isolated incident but still frustrating.
Date published: 2020-06-08
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Shotgun from
Everything about it.
I bought this lawnmower on 2/6/19 and got it home and it is a real sweet mower and really smooth. I cut about 2 acres and it did a great job. I only have one leg lost my left leg up to the hip but it's ez for me to get on and off.
Date published: 2019-02-15
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Orion from
Awesome machine!
To start off, my property has a bit over 2 acres to cut and it hadn't been maintained for a few years and was overgrown. Rough terrain, tall grass and small trees growing In the fields. Just cut the yard for the 5th time since getting this thing, and I couldn't be happier with my decision to get it. Ample power. No bogging down. Very Comfortable. Fun to drive. Great cut and suction power from the deck. For example, the first time I cut, and in a single pass, this thing sucked up and pulverized to powder the entire leaf bed that had accumulated from the previous couple of years and had laid there untouched. I mean bare clean dirt. In one pass! Now that it's cleaned up, I can cut the whole place in about an hour and it looks great! Performed a break in oil change and cleaned the air filter today. Thought about sharpening the blades because I've really given this thing a beating, but it's still cutting beautifully. You've got a Cub Cadet fan here for sure now. Very impressed with the performance of this thing. Time will tell on the durability side of things, but I'm pretty confident I'll still be enjoying this mower for years to come. Thanks!
Date published: 2019-04-07
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Somewhere from
NEW TO THESE "ZERO TURN" MOWERS, 7/4/2019, ZT1-54"
Just bought the ZT1, with the 54" fabricated deck. Always used riding lawn tractors for 30 years before. I am now at the 5 Hr oil change point. I wish these came with deck wheels at all four corners, like I had before, as I keep scalping my turf. On my small hill, the mower wheels slip, & I slide down the hill, without any control. Very small hill, so no problem, but beware. But I wish the tires had more traction. My biggest problem/complaint, is the large amount of cut grass that somehow collects on top of the mowing deck. After two hours of mowing, I was shocked to find so much grass on the deck, and compacted inside the spindle covers, and onto the pulleys and the tension spring. To the point of possibly interfering with thier operating/functioning . Now I have to keep my leaf blower on standby. I will pursue/revue possible blade options. My 2nd issue is the mower was delivered with too much air in the rear tires. 35psi, s/b 10 psi, per the tire sidewall ( could not find recommended pressure in the manual). So now I am questioning the deck cutting angle, front to back, as I don't know for sure if the dealer prep. work adjusted that, with the tires set too large. I do find that the mower saves me time. And I find operating the mower to be less physically taxing. I find the seat very comfortable. Also, When I put it up on ramps to access the blades, I miss the foot brake I had before, to keep it from rolling backwards, as I return the arms to neutral, and apart, to set the brakes. My
Date published: 2019-07-09
Rated 5 out of
5
by
kdills from
Women love it too!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got a Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1 54' zero turn lawn mower and just let me say this "I LOVE IT!!!!" I will never go back to the tractor type lawn mowers. I am a 50 year old woman who has always loved mowing the yard and being outside and I really didn't think I would be able to use a zero turn lawn mower or that I would even like it but boy was I wrong. It takes some getting used to but its so easy to maneuver that it makes my old lawn mower seem like some kind of ancient relic that shouldn't even be around any longer. Also a big PRO point for this lawn mower is my husband is disabled (back problems, leg problems, just in general can't really get around good) but he was able to mow the yard for the 1st time in over 10 years on this mower. It didn't hurt him getting on or off and riding was smooth and didn't upset his back and legs. He was like a kid on a new bike. I now have unwanted help with my yard mowing but that's OK, I can share. Another PRO point- I get my yard done in a little over half the time (1.2 acres) but this deck is much bigger than my previous. Another PRO point- I have mowed twice (and played a couple times) and still have well over a half tank of gas so it doesn't seem to be using nearly as much gas as the old clunker did. So what I have learned is these lawn mowers are not just for professional landscapers or people who mow yards as a side job - they are for all of us! I will never go back to the regular tractor lawn mower because I am having way too much fun with this one. So anyone out there who is questioning whether or not to get one - go ahead - you going to love this thing! More PROS: easy to crank, easy to control your deck height, push button to turn on the blades, comfortable seat, zero turn really means zero turn, I could go on and on and on.
Date published: 2019-05-11
Rated 5 out of
5
by
cwinniebear from
User Friendly
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Overall a good mower, and it is easy to use. I did not care for the way the mowing deck doesn't self-level. Good size gas tank. I like the removable access panel to allow the mowing deck to be worked on if needed. I like the adjustable mowing height controlled by a hand dial.
Date published: 2019-05-03
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Stringcheese from
Awesome features, does it's job
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the best mower I've ever ridden, it has great features, cuts smooth and it's hard to bog it down. I especially love that you can spray the blades off with water to keep them clean and sharp. Would definitely recommend!
Date published: 2019-05-15
Rated 5 out of
5
by
RandyM from
Power house
I absolutely love this mower. Great features, great price! Cleaning it is a breeze by attaching a hose to the deck and panels open up so it is easy to clean the top of the deck.
Date published: 2019-06-22
Rated 5 out of
5
by
TurfTamer from
Great Value For the Money!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] After my old lawn tractor died, I researched zero-turns for several weeks. I kept coming back to the Cub Ultima series. They're built like tanks, with a 2" tube steel frame, with lots of engine/deck choices. I finally decided on a ZT-1, 54" fabricated deck, with a Kohler powerplant. Satisfied? Totally. My mowing time has reduced from 1 1/2 hours to 45 minutes, and comfort is awesome. I compared this machine to a LOT of others, and am glad I decided on it. My experience has validated my purchase. Highly recommend.
Date published: 2020-06-10
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Samiam from
Awesome mower
Have had for 2 months now. It has cut my mowing time in half. I mowed appx 2-1/2 acres of land. Bagger works great. Wish I had invested earlier.
Date published: 2019-06-09
Rated 4 out of
5
by
moses from
Great features!!
I bought this mower in May and I love it. I mow abot 1.5 acres and usually makes my back hurt while mowing, But the seat is very comfortable and I'm able to mow at full speed. The only complant I have is that the blades didn't last very long they were worn out at 20 hrs, And now @ 31.5 hrs. have got hunks of metal missing from blades and made mower vibrate, Now I have no choice to replace them. I would at least expect to get a full mowing season out of a new set but I guess not.
Date published: 2019-09-09
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Raymond from
Works better than all the others I had.
Bought it last Summer and I used it a lot and have no complaint so far and looking forward to use it again this year.
Date published: 2021-05-04
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Tractortom from
This is a beast
This mower is a beast in tough grass! Way better than my old lawn tractor
Date published: 2021-06-17
Rated 4 out of
5
by
CJGrandma from
Easy to use
This is our fourth Cub Cadet .. we still have all of them. Our families have five all together. I am the primary operator of our newest mower, due to a motor vehicle accident and age I have shoulder issues. I would like the hand bars to be a bit lower. Not sure whether that is mechanically possible.
Date published: 2021-05-04
Rated 5 out of
5
by
wrngeo from
exceptional value and features for price
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this 2 months ago and it is amazing. leaves lawn neatly manicured. Water clean out port especially helpful. It has cut my mowing time by more than half!
Date published: 2020-06-22
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Fisher from
Very nice machine
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Had it about a month
Enjoy it
My only concern is the seat could have had springs instead of hard rubber gets a little uncomfortable after awhile
Date published: 2020-05-22
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Cora Mae from
Fast cut
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have a lot of grass to cut and this mower just runs right threw it. Comfortable seat too. Only issue I have is the front tires puncture easily.
Date published: 2019-08-18
Rated 5 out of
5
by
John T from
Great mower
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bought about 6 weeks ago. Zero turn took some getting used to. Quality of cut and speed is fantastic. Reduced my mowing time considerably.
Date published: 2020-05-29
Rated 5 out of
5
by
AdamB from
Love It
Been using the ZT1 all summer now and am very happy. I mow an acre, mostly flat and my time is down from 2.5 hours to 1. Used to mow with a rider with a 42inch deck.
Date published: 2022-09-02
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Trickey91 from
Ok Mower
Only have about 2hrs on the machine and the wheels/something is already squeaking. Not sure what it is, but now I have to take to dealership which is 45 minutes away.
Date published: 2021-05-04
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Lance6425 from
Fun to use
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So easy to get use to driving. Really easy to maintain. Easiest zero turn out there. Easy on the pocket book too.
Date published: 2020-06-27
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Ryanthefarmer from
Great mower
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Overall I have enjoyed this mower. I had a small problem right way with the deck coming unbolted from the frame.
Date published: 2020-06-29