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Cub Cadet Ultima Series ZT
The Cub Cadet Ultima Series ZT, sold as the ZT1, is a residential lap-bar zero-turn. Decks come in 42, 46, 50, 54 and 60 inches. Engines are Kawasaki FR or Kohler 7000, from 21.5 to 26 hp. At J5 Tractors, our Conroe, Navasota, Normangee and Buna stores sell it.
At a glance
residential zero-turn · 5 models: 42", 46", 50", 54" and 60"
- Deck size
- 42-60 in
- Engine
- Kohler 7000 or Kawasaki FR
- Engine horsepower
- 21.5-26 hp
- Transmission
- Hydro-Gear EZT 2200
- Top speed
- 7 mph
- Cutting height
- 1-4.5 in
- Fuel capacity
- 3.5 gal
- Drive
- Hydrostatic; lap bars
Sold at Conroe, Navasota, Normangee and Buna. Best for big lawns and open yards, a 60-inch deck on lap bars, acreage homes from a couple of acres on up.
Every model, side by side
| Specification | 42" | 46" | 50" | 54" | 60" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||||
| Engine | Kawasaki FR Series (651V) | Kawasaki FR Series (651V) | Kawasaki FR Series (691V) | Kohler 7000 Series (KT724) (ZT1 54) / Kawasaki FR Series (691V) (ZT1 54P) | Kohler 7000 Series (KT726) |
| Engine horsepower | 21.5 hp | 21.5 hp | 23 hp | 24 hp (ZT1 54) / 23 hp (ZT1 54P) | 26 hp |
| Displacement | 726 cc | 726 cc | 726 cc | 747 cc (ZT1 54) / 726 cc (ZT1 54P) | 747 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.5 gal | 3.5 gal | 3.5 gal | 3.5 gal | 3.5 gal |
| Deck | |||||
| Deck size | 42 in | 46 in | 50 in | 54 in | 60 in |
| Deck construction | Fabricated; 11-gauge steel | Fabricated; 11-gauge steel | Fabricated; 11-gauge steel | Fabricated; 11-gauge steel | Fabricated; 11-gauge steel |
| Cutting height | 1-4.5 in | 1-4.5 in | 1-4.5 in | 1-4.5 in | 1-4.5 in |
| Blades | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Drive | |||||
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear EZT 2200 | Hydro-Gear EZT 2200 | Hydro-Gear EZT 2200 | Hydro-Gear EZT 2200 | Hydro-Gear EZT 2200 |
| Top speed (forward) | 7 mph | 7 mph | 7 mph | 7 mph | 7 mph |
| Top speed (reverse) | 3.5 mph | 3.5 mph | 3.5 mph | 3.5 mph | 3.5 mph |
| Size | |||||
| Front tires | 11"x6"-5" | 11"x6"-5" | 11"x6"-5" | 11"x6"-5" | 11"x6"-5" |
| Rear tires | 20"x8"-8" | 20"x8"-8" | 20"x10"-8" | 20"x10"-8" (ZT1 54) / 20"x12"-8" (ZT1 54P) | 20"x10"-8" |
| Comfort | |||||
| Seat | 20" high back | 20" high back | 20" high back | 20" high back | 20" high back |
| Suspension | None | None | None | None (ZT1 54) / Front caster suspension (ZT1 54P) | None |
| Current pricing | See Ultima Series ZT 42" pricing | See Ultima Series ZT 46" pricing | See Ultima Series ZT 50" pricing | See Ultima Series ZT 54" pricing | See Ultima Series ZT 60" pricing |
All specifications on this page were taken directly from Cub Cadet, the manufacturer. Figures from Cub Cadet Ultima Series ZT product comparison (specifications) and Cub Cadet series page, checked November 2, 2026: Cub Cadet Ultima Series ZT product comparison (specifications), Cub Cadet series page. Columns are deck sizes. The 54-inch column covers ZT1 54 (Kohler) and ZT1 54P (Kawasaki, front caster suspension).
One deck build, five widths
Each ZT1 shares a fabricated deck of 11-gauge steel, a Hydro-Gear EZT 2200 and a 7 mph top speed. Reverse is 3.5 mph. They'll all cut from 1 to 4.5 inches, carry 3.5 gallons of fuel and seat you on a 20-inch high back. What's different as you go up is the engine, the blade count and the rear tires.
The 42 and 46 run a 21.5 hp Kawasaki FR 651V and two blades. The 50's got a 23 hp Kawasaki 691V and three blades. At 54 you've got two picks. The ZT1 54 has a 24 hp Kohler 7000 KT724. The ZT1 54P has the 23 hp Kawasaki, front caster suspension and 20x12 rear tires. The 60 runs a 26 hp Kohler 7000 KT726.
Rear tires are 20x8-8 on the 42 and 46 and 20x10-8 on the 50, the ZT1 54 and the 60. Front tires are 11x6-5 on all five. Got tight spots between trees? A 42 or 46 gets you in there. If your place is mostly open, a wider deck saves you passes.
ZT or Z?
The two lap-bar Ultima lines overlap from 42 to 54 inches. The ZT is the one that goes to 60, and it's the one with Kohler engines. The Z gives you a cut-and-sew seat with a head bolster, and the Z3 50 adds a reinforced deck. Compare the seats before you choose, since you'll spend hours in one.
A 60-inch deck makes sense on open ground from a couple of acres on up. Zero-turn demand runs highest with us from March through July. If you want one mowing by spring, don't wait for the first green-up to start looking.
Looking for pricing?
Current pricing is on our live inventory page at j5tractors.com, where our Conroe, Navasota, Normangee and Buna stores list the Cub Cadet mowers they have. Check the 42", 46", 50", 54" and 60" there, then call the store to see one.
Financing
Financing for the Cub Cadet Ultima Series ZT starts with our easy online credit application. It works for new and pre-owned machines.
Reach out to our sales team
- Gene Crye and Andrew LilleyConroe store(936) 441-8110
- Bryan LathamNavasota store(936) 825-8722
- Gavin Johnson and Cody JohnsonNormangee store(936) 396-6032
- George Holder and Steve JeterBuna store(409) 994-3522
Questions people ask
Which Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1 has a Kohler engine?
Two of them. The ZT1 54 runs a 24 hp Kohler 7000 Series KT724, and the ZT1 60 runs a 26 hp KT726. Both are 747 cc. The 42, 46, 50 and the 54P use Kawasaki FR engines from 21.5 to 23 hp. If you've got a Kohler preference, that narrows it to those two.
How is the Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1 54P different from the ZT1 54?
The 54P swaps the Kohler for a 23 hp Kawasaki FR 691V. It adds front caster suspension and rides on 20x12 rear tires, where the ZT1 54 has 20x10. The deck, the transmission and the 7 mph top speed don't change. You get the same 20-inch high-back seat on both.
What cutting heights does the Cub Cadet Ultima ZT offer?
From 1 to 4.5 inches, on each deck size from 42 to 60. The 42 and 46 use two blades, and the 50, 54 and 60 use three. All five decks are fabricated from 11-gauge steel. They're driven by the same Hydro-Gear EZT 2200, so you'll mow at up to 7 mph on any of them.
How much does a Cub Cadet Ultima Series ZT mower cost?
We keep current pricing on our live inventory page at j5tractors.com, where our Conroe, Navasota, Normangee and Buna stores list the Cub Cadet mowers they have. Pricing depends on the model and how it's equipped, so check the listing for the 42", 46", 50", 54" and 60". If the one you want isn't listed, call the store.
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