ZT1 54
Ultima Series™ ZT
Item#:
17AREACM010
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ZT1 54
Ultima Series™ ZT
Item#:
17AREACM010
The Cub Cadet® Ultima Series ZT1 54 54-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 24HP*/747cc Kohler 7000 Series V-Twin OHV Engine, OHV engine delivers high-performance power and exceptionally smooth, quiet operation
- 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
- 54-in. AeroForce fabricated deck that delivers a signature cut with fewer clumps and stragglers, finer clippings and increased evenness
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ZT1 54 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 Kohler®
- Engine Model 7000 Series
- Engine Model Number KT724
- Engine Displacement 747cc
- Engine Output 24HP
- Starter Type Electric
- Fuel Tank Capacity 3.5 gal. US (13.25 L)
- Cylinders Twin
- Engine Start Ignition Key
- Engine Oil Capacity 2.0 qt. US (1.89 L)
- Lubrication Fully pressurized
- Charging System 12 amp regulated
- Fuel Gauge No
- Governor Mechanical
- Choke Separate Choke
- Air Filter Dual 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 54 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
- Front Caster Suspension No
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 Available Separately
- Mulch Kit Available separately
- Headlight(s) Dual-LED
- Cup Holder Yes
- Operator Presence System Yes
- Parking Brake Lap Bar Integrated
- Model Number 17AREACM010
Warranty
- Residential 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.
- Horsepower As rated by Kohler®, all power levels are stated in gross horsepower at 3600 RPM per SAE J1940 as rated by engine manufacturer.
How to Change the Air Filter in Zero-Turn Lawn Mower
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Changing the air filter in your zero-turn lawn mower is very easy with a little direction. Watch our instructional video that will take you step by step through
How to Change the Deck Belt on a Cub Cadet Zero-Turn Rider
REPAIRS
Change the mower deck belt on your Cub Cadet zero-turn mower with these helpful tips. Cub Cadet has the mower deck parts and advice you need to do a mower deck belt replacement on your own. Learn mower about repairing your
How to Change the Oil on a Cub Cadet Zero-Turn Rider
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Learn how to change the oil in a riding lawn mower with instructions from Cub Cadet. Our video and tips make changing the lawn mower oil on your zero-turn
Maintenance Schedule and Tips
MAINTENANCE
Learn how to keep your mower running smoothly with Cub Cadet's zero-turn mower maintenance schedule and tips.
Zero-Turn Operation Tips
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Product Reviews
Rated 1 out of
5
by
BCobb from
Buying online
Applied and got a cub credit card to buy this mower then found out it can only be used online on Cubs site. The site wouldn’t ship or give me the option to pick up at my local dealer ( even after talking to CS telling them the dealer has 3+ on-site). Ended up having to apply for the local dealer financing. Should have skipped everything about the online stuff and life would have been better. Instead I wasted a week trying to work with them.
Date published: 2021-06-18
Rated 1 out of
5
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Never again will from
Good machine customer service is a nightmare
Purchased with the intent that the armrest would fit, beating many competitors overall. Armrest did not fit the mower even though the website said it would. Through investigation found out this problem has been around for a while contacted customer service and they were unwilling to help even though I showed them the proof. Received a call from one representative where she stated that it was my problem that the website Was not correct. Also had a crossroad bolt on the seat when I was inspecting they told me that was how it was supposed to be in functioning as it should. Confirm they were incorrect at a big box store. They told me they’re not gonna do anything that was how it was made to work.
Date published: 2025-05-01
Rated 1 out of
5
by
LyleW from
Blade Keep breaking
Blades break about every other time. They've been put on professionally. Had lawnmower less then a year. Blade dont over lap leaves a strip.
Date published: 2023-08-01
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Don't buy online!!!
If you buy online they have a dealer bring mower that's been sitting around with dead birds in it and chipped paint and rust!
Date published: 2021-05-06
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Brad Y from
Uneven Cutting
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very uneven cutting, leaves entire strips of uncut grass.
Date published: 2021-06-04
Rated 1 out of
5
by
big72 from
Doesn't cut grass
Worse mower I ever purchased. Looks good but doesn't cut grass. Even when going really slow. I am just cutting grass and the blades won't stay sharp. Blades don't overlap, leaves an uncut strip every pass. I have paid way less for better mowers. I would use a lot of gas because I would have to cut it twice.
Date published: 2023-06-09
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Radical Peach from
Grass Build Up!
I bought this mower 1 month ago. This is not my first Z mower. Comfort is there. Hydrolics not equal. Grass build up around pulleys and belts is horrible. I am unable to dislodge grass build up with a hose or blower! I have to remove the foot plate and wash and pull it out! Terrible design and over time will corrode the deck pulleys and spindles, stretch the belt or cause it to pop off or even break.
Date published: 2021-08-09
Rated 1 out of
5
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Konner from
Transmission went out
I’ve had the mower for a couple years and have done all the correct maintenance and at only 2 years old the right hydro gear box has went out and there about 1000 dollars to get replaced I’ve only owned cub cadet for about 9 years now but have got to say I was very unhappy at this mower I had to change spindles as well which isn’t that big of a deal but that was when the mower was only a year old.
Date published: 2023-09-27
Rated 2 out of
5
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Dissatisfied 101 from
Dissatisfied 101
The ZT1 is even better than I expected. Then why the two-stars? Customer Service.
Can't get a-n-y-o-n-e to answer a simple question. They won't return phone calls or return emails. That is beyond very disappointing.
Date published: 2023-04-08
Rated 4 out of
5
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Pittenra from
Good lots of grass
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The mower is working well. It has a lot of adjustments for height but I like it long so I only use 4.5. The only negative is the grass collects on the deck and gets clumped around the pulleys. Have to blow it off every time and it’s definitely a job.
Date published: 2025-05-01
Rated 5 out of
5
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AJ25 from
ZT1 Works Great!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The mower arrived in a timely manner to my house. The initial setup on the mower was easy. I added gas and it started right up. The ZT1 54” worked great on my yard, and so far have no complaints.
Date published: 2024-05-06
Rated 5 out of
5
by
William Batty from
CUB CADET ZERO TURN
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Have always liked the cub cadet brand and have been very satisfied with my sons ZT1 54 which we used to cut our 1 acre lot and can get close to the trees with no problem
Date published: 2025-04-24
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Chelsea from
Very Satisfied
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great mower, great quality. Buying something so expensive can be daunting but it was worth every penny!
Date published: 2022-07-15
Rated 3 out of
5
by
TonyL from
Guard removes paint and metal from mowing deck.
Thing that is bad is the guard on the mowing deck literally rubs down to bear metal and looks like it rubs into the metal. Very bad design.
Date published: 2022-05-11
Rated 5 out of
5
by
ozmrides from
A true grit product
I have never had a riding mower before. So I did my research and based on the product reviews and demos I found, I thought it the best product for my property and value. However, the comfort and maneuverability have transform a shore into a yard therapy session. I can spend 3 hours on my yard doing trim work and not feel it. I started helping my father in law with his 17ac property and thinking I should have gone with their ZT2 series but I will save that for my next review.
Date published: 2021-05-20
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Works great!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] What’s not to love!? Headlights, cushioned seat, 54” deck…it’s awesome!
Date published: 2024-11-05
Rated 1 out of
5
by
KevK from
Horrible Support
I was given a case number to talk to someone. I'm on hold half an hour so (several times) I give up! Very dissatisfied.
Date published: 2024-07-30
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Rob So from
Still in the honeymoon phase
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My first zero turn. After 2 hours I was comfortable. Great machine. I do have decent slope so there are areas I slide, but I’m getting to know my land. We are here only 1 month now. I wish the run hours was standard. Now I’m guessing on maintenance. I also should have bought the clippings collector with the unit, but I don’t think that was offered a factory/dealer thing ?? I’m still in the honeymoon phase.
Date published: 2024-05-27
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Round man from
Fun to ride
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been looking at this brand of mower for a couple of years, finally my 14 year old mower died. I looked at different models of Cub Cadet and decided this model was the best for my needs. Love the adjustable lapbar drive handles to fit my slightly larger waist line, I also like how smooth they function which makes the driving smother, little-to-no tire skid marks in the grass when turning, also love the fact that the lapbar handles when in the locked position act as a means of support for me when I step on and off the mower, very sturdy, (helps when your a little older). The 24hp motor is strong enough to meet whatever I need it to do. I like the removable floor pan to access the deck, belts and ease of cleaning this area. Besides being very fun to drive, it just looks good.
Date published: 2021-08-28
Rated 2 out of
5
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Kev58 from
Grass Builds up BAD!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this mower a month ago and it mows good. Problem is that grass build up Horribly on the deck. Takes a lot of work to clean out EVERY TIME I MOW. I have the Mulching kit installed. I have not tried mowing without it. I mow the grass when dry never wet. Disappointed! See Pictures:
Date published: 2024-07-16
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Ashli Bertrand from
Better than my Kubota
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am extremely happy with my purchase. I have owned a Kubota zero turn for many years, and it keeps breaking down on me and doesn't climb inclines very well. I live on 8 acres, but only mow about 3 acres with my lawnmower. My new Cub Cadet is fast, cuts really well, is easy to operate, is comfortable, and does very well on inclines. I am very happy with my purchase.
Date published: 2024-10-10
Rated 4 out of
5
by
DoctorTE from
Great mower, cheap blades
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this mower this year when my old Cub Cadet lawn tractor went on the blitz. I like everything about this mower except for the blades. Mowed my lawn 4 times and the blades were so damaged that the whole deck was vibrating with them off balance. I then found out that you can only use Cub Cadet blades on their new mowers, other brands will not fit.
Date published: 2022-08-06
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Small Farm from
Glad I bought it.. ZT1 54
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Pretty solid choice to maintain a couple of acres to "tame" fence lines and grass around the house. Handles minor central Virginia hills fine, handled grass up to 12-16 inches reasonably well, small rocks, branches have not been a problem. Fills in gaps that are too awkward to maneuver my bush hog for keeping the grass beat back once or twice a month...
Date published: 2025-05-02
Rated 5 out of
5
by
John P VA from
Great 1st zero turn
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love my new ZT1-54. Thanks so much to my local Cub Cadet dealer for delivering it right to my house and showing me how it works.
Speed and power is excellent. Deck has zero vibration. My lawn is just shy of 2 acres with moderate hills, and it makes quick work. Thanks Cub Cadet for offerimg an excellent zero turn at a modest price.
Date published: 2021-05-30
Rated 2 out of
5
by
NickB from
Drive belt and Oil filter issues
I bought this mower just about three years ago. I had to replace the main drive belt twice in three years. Now today 4\23\2023 my oil filter blew off and locked up the engine while I was mowing my yard.
Date published: 2023-04-23
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Mikefaia from
Great machine lacking on stock equipment
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Just purchased last week ZT1 54 great machine great cut great ride but missing so much!!!!. Went from a John Deere la130 lawn tractor to this it had so much more then the cub cadet has. No hour meter no arm rests no fenders no deck wash I can’t believe that a machine like this does not come with anything but it’s a add on part come on
Date published: 2022-09-12
Rated 4 out of
5
by
pitt from
ok for what it is.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] needs a bigger gas tank. with a gas gauge. would also be nice to have a battery gauge also when it was shipped to me the skid was broken by the forklift and i yes me. had to put it together in the nose of the 18 wheeler trailer. because the driver could not get it out of the truck. just so i could get something i paid for.
Date published: 2023-10-04
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Richard C from
ZT1 54
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My ZT1 54 - Very quick , very smooth and easy to operate. Able to cut my 3 acres in half the time. Very happy with my purchase
Date published: 2021-05-11
Rated 5 out of
5
by
D Whe from
Cuts well and fast
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] A huge upgrade from the yta22v, went from 1 day a half to cut the yard to 3-4 hours
Date published: 2024-09-24
Rated 4 out of
5
by
KenTheSlightlyAnnoyed from
Solid Mower but...
Seems like a solid mower. It's pretty lame though that they spent 50 cents putting in a "deck wash capable" plate and screw on the mower when they could have spent a $1.50 putting the deck wash adapter on instead. My 5-year-old $1,700 John Deere riding mower had the adapter but my new $3,700 CC mower doesn't? What else did they nickel-and-dime me on...?
Date published: 2022-06-05