The Cub Cadet® Ultima Series ZT2 60 60-in. 24 HP* Zero-Turn Lawn Mower with AeroForce™ Fabricated Deck is designed to deliver a premium cut with few clumps and stragglers, fine clippings and evenness. Dual hydrostatic transmissions engineered for quick ground speeds that leaves your yard with a professional-quality finish. A continuous tubular steel frame with fully e-coated corrosion defense system designed to help protect against wear and tear.
- A premium 24 HP*/726cc Kawasaki FR730V twin-cylinder OHV engine, commercial-grade power that meets your yard’s toughest demands
- Dual hydrostatic transmissions allow for quick and effortless 7.5 MPH forward (3.5 MPH reverse) ground speeds that leaves your lawn with a professional-quality finish
- 60-in. AeroForce fabricated deck with heavy-duty reinforced leading edges and cutting system that delivers a signature cut with fewer clumps and stragglers, finer clippings and increased evenness.
- Zero-Turn Mower
I'm about two months with this thing and so far so good. A few issues though.
1. The pedal to lift the mower is set very high and is quite a heavy push. If you are reasonably tall, when you try to lift your leg to press the pedal your knee hits the handles. You have to twist your leg around to be able to reach the pedal. Yes there is a second hole to lower it but its not nearly enough. That pedal is something you should be able to get to very quickly and easily. We call that the "Oh Shoot" pedal.
2. This should have a fuel level indicator. To me this is a silly oversight from CC. Even just having a gauge on the cap would have been better than nothing. Literally nothing. Ideally something you can quickly glance at while mowing. I cant tell you how many times we've run out of gas in the middle of the field. You just simply have no clue how much gas you have until you run out. The tank is opaque white and I'm guessing you're supposed to be able to look at the tank and see the level? Well you cant. The tank is too opaque to see anything in there.
3. Replacement mower blades are non existent. This is a real setback. Even on the Cub cadet parts diagram it shows as a "discontinued part" and doesn't give you any replacement options. None of their major dealers (Tractor Supply nor Home Depot carry them). I finally had to cross reference many MANY different part numbers and placed an order for what I hope are the right blades direct from Cub Cadet.
4. I wish this had some kind of suspension. At least seat suspension. I may buy an aftermarket seat for this. I would have gladly paid $50 more for seat suspension.
A few Compliments
1. The headlights are FANTASTIC. Seriously fantastic. You don't realize how valuable this is until you have them. We have mowed in the pitch dark and didnt even really noticed that the sun set an hour ago.
2. Runs very smooth, quick speed, turns are great.
3. Great engine (Kawasaki). Always starts right away.
4. I'd say this is one tiny step below a commercial mower. It's really a great machine. A few small updates from Cub Cadet and it would be a five star all day long.
Overall I'm pleased with the mower. I would not hesitate for a second to buy this. Bums me out they have lowered the price TWICE in 30 days since i bought it.
(what on earth does "smart attitude" mean on this review questionnaire?"
Pros:
Good match between speed of mower and cutting ability
Comfy
Nice cut with hi-lift blades
Easy access to everything requiring maintenance
Nice appearance
Easy to setup/adjust (comes with tool)
Cons:
Hitch plate keeps vibrating loose
Belt tensioner spring on top of deck vibrates loudly against deck
Summary:
I will put loctite on hitch plate bolts
I will wrap spring with rubber hose to prevent metal on metal contact
I will recommend mower to others; more so, if Cons are addressed
Also have 3 year old XT-1. Trouble free and great cut. Definitely give Cub Cadet a look.
I absolutely love this mower! It’s handles great and turns so easily. It took more than a few minutes to figure out how everything worked but I got it. It’s a little confusing at first, because you have to remember how to make the blade go up and down as well as learning the handles. Once I took a couple runs in the yard I learned how to work it. Practice makes perfect. I would recommend this mower!
Man didn't Cub Cadet out do it with this series! This year’s Ultima series is the best around. I have the ZT2 60 and man she's a mean machine. This machine fears nothing and the strength and power it has is amazing. No matter if you have one or 5 acres if its flat land or rolling hills there’s no terrain will stop it (of course you can’t go straight down a steep slope.)
The frame work is amazing built steel tough and who doesn’t like to ride comfortable. Best comfortable in the market it has an 18-inch seat that doesn’t hurt the back! The deck is built to last if the zero turn I don't have the bagger but will probably be adding it. As of now it leaves so clump grass behind, but the bagger would come in handy for winter leaf’s!
Now comes the horse power and boy does she pack a punch or two! the powerful 24 Kawasaki engine provides enough power for this machine and you can never go wrong with a Kawasaki engine! This beauty is back by a 3-year unlimited hour warranty not many does that! Along with limited on the frame and fabricated deck but I’m sure this Cub you won’t ever use the warranty! She’s a beauty I now just need the bagger for my 60-inch deck, and she will be a complete piece of art!