Residential zero-turn
ZT Score
Cub Cadet Ultima ZTS2 54
7.9/10
Best for2–3 acres
DriveDual hydrostatic with Synchro-Steer steering wheel
Warranty3-year no-hour-limit; lifetime frame and deck
Deck
54"
Power
24.0 HP
Top speed
7.5 mph
Price
$5,199
What owners love
- +Steering wheel with Synchro-Steer four-wheel control, holds a line on 20-degree slopes
- +Familiar to anyone stepping off a lawn tractor
- +AeroForce fabricated 11-gauge deck for a clean cut
- +Polymer-suspension seat and standard headlights
- +Lifetime warranty on the frame and deck
Worth knowing
- −Residential-grade transaxles rather than commercial
- −Only 7.5 mph top speed
- −Steering wheel takes up more space than lap bars
Our verdict
Cub Cadet Ultima ZTS2 54
The ZTS2 is the answer for anyone who wants a zero-turn but cannot get comfortable with lap bars. It uses a steering wheel with Synchro-Steer, which turns all four wheels and holds a line on slopes up to 20 degrees where lever-steered machines tend to slip, so it feels familiar to anyone stepping off a lawn tractor. An AeroForce fabricated deck cuts cleanly, a polymer-suspension seat keeps it comfortable, and the frame and deck carry a lifetime warranty. The transaxles are residential-grade rather than commercial, and it tops out at 7.5 mph. For a hilly or obstacle-filled yard, or a nervous first-time zero-turn buyer, the steering wheel makes it an easy recommendation.
Full specs
Specifications
| Brand | Cub Cadet |
| Model | Ultima ZTS2 54 |
| Cutting deck | 54 inches |
| Engine | Kohler 7000 Series PRO KT735 V-twin, 747cc |
| Power | 24.0 HP |
| Transmission | Dual hydrostatic with Synchro-Steer steering wheel |
| Top speed | 7.5 mph |
| Warranty | 3-year no-hour-limit; lifetime frame and deck |
| Recommended use | Residential |
| Best for | 2–3 acres |
| Typical price | $5,199 |
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