Residential zero-turn
ZT Score
Cub Cadet Ultima ZT2 54
8.2/10
Best for2–3 acres
DriveDual hydrostatic (Tuff Torq TZ-350)
Warranty3-year unlimited-hour + lifetime frame & deck
Deck
54"
Power
23.0 HP
Top speed
7.5 mph
Price
$4,299
What owners love
- +Serviceable Tuff Torq TZ-350 transmission, a step up from the ZT1
- +54-inch AeroForce fabricated deck with a signature clean cut
- +LED headlights and a nicer high-back seat
- +Lifetime warranty on the frame and fabricated deck shell
Worth knowing
- −Some owners report PTO relay trouble, a known Cub Cadet niggle
- −Polymer seat suspension, not a true suspended seat
- −Dealer coverage varies, so check what is near you
Our verdict
Cub Cadet Ultima ZT2 54
The ZT2 is the sensible step up from Cub Cadet's Ultima ZT1, and the money mostly goes to the right places. You move up to a serviceable Tuff Torq transmission, gain LED lights and a nicer seat, and keep the excellent AeroForce fabricated deck and the lifetime frame warranty. Worth flagging: some owners report PTO relay trouble, a known Cub Cadet niggle, so factor a dealer visit into ownership. The seat has a polymer suspension rather than a true suspended one, so rough ground still registers. For a couple of acres where you want a strong cut and a long warranty, it is good value.
Full specs
Specifications
| Brand | Cub Cadet |
| Model | Ultima ZT2 54 |
| Cutting deck | 54 inches |
| Engine | Kawasaki FR691V V-twin, 726cc |
| Power | 23.0 HP |
| Transmission | Dual hydrostatic (Tuff Torq TZ-350) |
| Top speed | 7.5 mph |
| Warranty | 3-year unlimited-hour + lifetime frame & deck |
| Recommended use | Residential |
| Best for | 2–3 acres |
| Typical price | $4,299 |
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