Residential zero-turn
ZT Score
Cub Cadet Ultima ZTX5 60
8.2/10
Best for3+ acres
DriveServiceable commercial Hydro-Gear ZT-3200 transaxles
Warranty4-year / 500-hour; lifetime frame and deck shell
Deck
60"
Power
24.0 HP
Top speed
8.5 mph
Price
$8,599
What owners love
- +Independent front caster suspension soaks up rough ground
- +Serviceable commercial Hydro-Gear ZT-3200 transaxles
- +AeroForce Max 10-gauge fabricated deck with 7-gauge side wraps
- +24-inch high-back seat with armrests and LED headlights standard
- +Lifetime warranty on the frame and deck shell
Worth knowing
- −Polymer seat suspension rather than a full suspension seat
- −A 60-inch deck is too wide for gated yards
- −Premium price for a residential Cub Cadet
Our verdict
Cub Cadet Ultima ZTX5 60
The ZTX5 sits at the top of Cub Cadet's residential Ultima line, and it adds the pieces that matter for big lawns. Independent front caster suspension takes the edge off rough ground, the ZT-3200 transaxles are genuinely serviceable commercial units, and the AeroForce Max deck cuts cleanly with reinforced side wraps for durability. A high-back seat and LED lights come standard, and the frame and deck carry a lifetime warranty. The seat suspension is polymer rather than a true suspended unit, and 60 inches is a lot of width for tight yards. For three or more open acres and a buyer who wants near-commercial build on a residential budget, it is a strong pick.
Full specs
Specifications
| Brand | Cub Cadet |
| Model | Ultima ZTX5 60 |
| Cutting deck | 60 inches |
| Engine | Kawasaki FS730V V-twin, 726cc |
| Power | 24.0 HP |
| Transmission | Serviceable commercial Hydro-Gear ZT-3200 transaxles |
| Top speed | 8.5 mph |
| Warranty | 4-year / 500-hour; lifetime frame and deck shell |
| Recommended use | Residential |
| Best for | 3+ acres |
| Typical price | $8,599 |
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