ZT1 50
Ultima Series™ ZT
Item#:
17AIEACL010
From
$ 5,599.00
MSRP
ZT1 50
Ultima Series™ ZT
Item#:
17AIEACL010
From
$ 5,599.00
MSRP
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- A premium 23 HP/726cc Kawasaki FR691V twin-cylinder OHV engine, commercial-grade power that meets your yard's toughest demands
- Dual hydrostatic transmissions allow for quick and effortless 7 MPH forward (3.5 MPH reverse) ground speeds that leaves your lawn with a professional-quality finish
- 50-in. AeroForce fabricated deck that delivers a signature cut with fewer clumps and stragglers, finer clippings and increased evenness
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ZT1 50 Features
Built with Strength
Our continuous square tubular frame was designed for enhanced strength and durability.
Redefining Comfort
Settle in to a fully adjustable command center and experience next-level comfort designed for optimized speed and control from head to toe.
AeroForce Deck™
The Aeroforce™ cutting system results in finer clippings, fewer clumps, reduced stragglers and increased evenness. Fully welded and fabricated with a limited lifetime fabricated deck shell warranty.
Specs & Maintenance
Engine
- Engine Brand Kawasaki®
- Engine Model FR Series
- Engine Model Number 691V
- Engine Displacement 726cc
- Engine Output 23HP
- Starter Type Electric
- Fuel Tank Capacity 3.5 gal. US (13.25 L)
- Cylinders Twin
- Engine Start Ignition Key
- Engine Oil Capacity 2.1 qt US ( 2 L)
- Lubrication Fully pressurized
- Charging System 12 amp regulated
- Fuel Gauge No
- Governor Mechanical
- Choke Separate Choke
- Air Filter Single element
- Oil Filter Yes
- Fuel Delivery Carburetor
Battery
- Battery 210 CCA
- Battery Type AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat)
- Battery Voltage 12V
Drive System
- Transmission Hydro-Gear EZT 2200
- Forward Speed 7 MPH / 11.3 km/h
- Reverse Speed 3.5 MPH / 5.6 km/h
- Drive System Hydrostatic
Cutting Deck
- Deck Cutting Width 50 in
- Deck Wash No
- Deck Material 11-gauge steel
- Deck Engagement (PTO) Electric
- Deck Construction Fabricated
- Blade(s) 3
- Deck Lift Foot pedal with Dial Adjust
- Cutting Height Range 1'' - 4.5''
- Anti-Scalping 3 gauge wheels
- Deck Positions 15
Chassis
- Frame 2'' x 2'' tubular steel
- Turning Radius 0°
- ROPS No
- Rear Tow Hitch Yes
- Corrosion Protection Yes
Controls
- Cruise Control No
- Brakes Disc
- Steering Control Lap Bars
Comfort
- Seat Type 20" high back
- Armrests No
- Seat Adjustment Knob
Wheels
- Rear Tires 20''x 10''- 8''
- Front Tires 11"x 6"-5"
- Tire Tread Turf Master / Multi Trac
Specifications
- Series Ultima Series™ ZT
Additional Specifications
- Hour Meter No
- Mulch Kit Available separately
- Headlight(s) Dual-LED
- Cup Holder Yes
- Operator Presence System Yes
- Parking Brake Lap Bar Integrated
- Model Number 17AIEACL010
Warranty
- Warranty 3-year unlimited hours
- Frame Warranty Lifetime Limited
- Deck Shell Warranty Lifetime limited
- Commercial Warranty No
Disclaimers
- Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Products depicted on website and other advertisements are for demonstration purposes only. Actual products offered for sale may vary in design, required attachments, safety features and non-functional appearance from. See other general disclaimers at the bottom of our website.
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Model | Manual | Form Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17AIEACL010 | MANL:OPER:TRILING:RZ19:DIGEST | ||
| MANL:OPER:TRILING:RZ19:DIGEST | 769-25609A | Download | |
| MANL:OPER:TRILING:RZ19:DIGEST | 769-25609B | Download | |
| MANL:OPER:TRILING:RZ19:DIGEST | 769-25609C | Download | |
| MANL:OPER:TRILING:RZ19:DIGEST | 769-26504 | Download | |
| SHEET:INSTALL:S-BLADE:ZT&FET | 769-25887 | Download | |
| SHEET:SUP:BILING:EPA:EVP:18-19 | 769-23590 | Download | |
| SHEET:SUP:BILING:EPA:EVP:20-21 | 769-25879 | Download | |
| SHEET:SUP:BILING:EPA:EVP:21-22 | 769-26272 | Download | |
| SHEET:SUP:BILING:EPA:EVP:22-23 | 769-26607 | Download | |
| SHEET:SUP:Warranty_Addendum_In | 769-26830 | Download | |
| SHEET:SUPP:WARR/PARTS:CC ZT1/Z | 769-18151C | Download | |
| SHEET:SUPP:WARR/PARTS:CC ZT1/Z | 769-26207 | Download | |
| SHEET:SUPP:WARR/PARTS:CC ZT1/Z | 769-26207A | Download | |
| SHEET:SUPP:WARR/PARTS:CC ZT1/Z | 769-26636 | Download | |
| SHEET:SUPP:WARR/PARTS:CC ZT1/Z | 769-26636A | Download |
Product Reviews
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Mikael from
Very Good Mower
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am very happy with my purchase. The mower is sturdy, comfortable on flat smooth grass, and has enough power to manage my 4 acres. Features that must be included in future models, hour meter, and the same readout advising you when maintenance is due. The seat should be made with better suspension to reduce the bumps on uneven surfaces. The blades on the mower must be sharpened. They come very dull, and do not cut very well. I sharpened mine to the point you can shave with them. The cut is superb. All together it is a good machine for the homeowner.
Date published: 2021-05-14
Rated 1 out of
5
by
GunnerM48A5K from
Will be looking for a different Zero Turn,
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have owned this ZT1-50 for about three (3) years now. Overall the mower is easy to maintain other then finding the correct filters. The mower has an issue with not cutting the grass correctly to the point I have to pass over an area twice in most cases. I believe that it is a design fault. I have tried regular blades (factory OEM) and the "Extreme Mulching" blades with the same result. Rows of uncut grass remain and have to be re-cut to do the job. With the price of gas climbing and EV mowers a joke I can ill afford this mower as I have a little over three (3) acres I have to cut.
Date published: 2023-08-23
Rated 4 out of
5
by
JJALT95 from
Ok value for a ZTR
The good
1. Manufactured deck(not stamped out)
2. 23hp Kawasaki engine - just wish I could afford a liquid cooled engine
3. Comfortable seat and hand controls
4. Yes to headlights - led type
5. Very heavy duty frame.
Now the bad
1. No hour meter - it used to have one, now they got cheap - they even have a knock out for one(the covered it up) the connector still exists but just bypassed it
2. They also removed the deck clean out port no longer exists and they covered it up.
3. Very cheap(poor quality) bagger (crappy plastic shoot)
If they would just send out the parts(hour meter and deck wash out) it wouldn't take much to hook it up.
Verdict - a reasonablely priced ZTR with some drawbacks
Date published: 2022-03-23
Rated 3 out of
5
by
DARYLE from
ANOTHER GREAT BUT!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] GREAT MOWER, BUT, WHAT IS UP WITH CHANGING THE FORMAT OF SPINDLES AND BLADE ATTACHMENT? WHY GO TO THE SILLY "S" CENTER? WHEN ARE YALL GOING TO SEND OUT A MOD TO CHANGE THIOS BACK LIKE IT WAS? I DONT NEED THE SUPER DUPER HIGH LIFT BLADES. THEY DONT CUT BAHIA WORTH A DAM!
YOU HAVE TO DRIVE SLOW AND THEN LOOK BACK AND SEE A LINE IN THE MIDDLE WHERE IT DIDNT CUT. MY OLD 42" CUB GOES RIGHT THRU IT, NO PROBLEM. MY OLD CUB HAS REGULAR BLADES. THIS MOWER WOULD HAVE RECEIVED A 5 STAR IF I COULD BUY BLADES OTHER THAN WHATS ON IT AND SAME CONFIGURATION.
Date published: 2022-06-30
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Jeff95 from
Nice mower but blades are trash
After having just a regular lawn tractors for the past 22 years and mowing 4 acres, I bought my 1st Zero turn. After doing a lot of research I chose the Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1. It didn’t take long to learn and become comfortable using it and it has made a huge difference in the grass cutting time. The only complaint I have is only after mowing my property 3 times I already have to replace the blades. The salesman said he thought the blades were high lift, which I didn’t really want but I thought they would have lasted longer than they have. If you go and purchase this mower you might as well go ahead and get some extra blades.
Date published: 2023-07-19
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Richard h from
Great, but!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a great mower. I had the 42" regular mower for 5 years. Worked flawlessly, but took too long to cut my yard. So I purchased the zt1. So much faster to cut yard, awesome! Buttttttttt!!! As everyone else has said, where the F! Is the hour meter! So stupid. Can't wait till I can buy a car without an odometer! Hmmm? When would I do the 10 hour oil change! Only reason I didn't rate 5 stars.
Date published: 2021-11-27
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Rhale from
No hour meter really!?!?!?
I hope you dont plan on keeping up with the service on this mower or ever selling it to upgrade. I was told by an agent that it is up to me to write a log as to the hours I have ridden the mower. Aparently, starting 2021 they have removed to hour meter from the mower. 3 k for a mower and they cant include an hour meter? Part of me thinks it is a ploy so they can deny wrty issues as they arise. Who is going to write down the hours everytime they mow. Mower will sit in my garage Until I get an hour meter for it. I can already see how this is going to play out. Take it in for a repair and be denied because I cant tell you when service was done.
Ever try to sell it, no one will pay you anything because "hours are unknown"
I have been excited about this purchase for a while, now I bought it and I would not recommend to others.
Date published: 2021-03-23
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Loyd from
Standard Features
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I can't believe Cub Cadet is not making an hour meter and fuel window/gauge as standard equipment on this mower.
Who wants to be 2+ acres from their shed and run out of fuel?
Better yet why not void your warranty by not keeping up with your maintenance at the proper intervals?
I have always used Cub Cadet, but have to consider switching to a Deere if Cub Cadet is going to get make decisions like this.
Date published: 2021-05-31