Cub Cadet Ultima Z2 42 zero-turn mower, front three-quarter view

Cub Cadet · Ultima Series™ Z

Ultima Z2 42 in. 22 HP Kohler V-Twin Zero-Turn Riding Lawn Mower

4.8 (174 reviews) · Item #17BIEAEE010
$3,099$3,599Save $500
  • 22 HP / 725cc Kohler 7000 Series V-Twin OHV engine
  • 42-in. AeroForce™ stamped 13-gauge steel deck
  • Dual hydrostatic transmissions with lap-bar zero-turn steering
  • Continuous 2x2 tubular steel frame for stability on rough terrain
Free curbside delivery
3-year warranty

Overview

The Cub Cadet® Ultima Series™ Z2 42 delivers legendary Cub Cadet zero-turn performance in a compact, gate-friendly 42-in. footprint. Powered by a 22 HP Kohler® 7000 Series V-Twin engine and built on a 2x2 tubular steel frame, it makes short work of lots up to 2 acres with a clean, professional cut.

  • 22 HP / 725cc Kohler 7000 Series V-Twin OHV engine
  • 42-in. AeroForce™ stamped 13-gauge steel deck
  • Dual hydrostatic transmissions with lap-bar zero-turn steering
  • Continuous 2x2 tubular steel frame for stability on rough terrain
  • Handles hills and slopes up to 15 degrees
  • 18-in. high-back seat with vibration-minimizing foam
  • 3-year unlimited-hour limited warranty
  • Compact footprint fits through 48-in. gates with ease

Specifications

Model
Ultima Series Z2 42
Item #
17BIEAEE010
Engine
Kohler 7000 Series V-Twin OHV
Engine power
22 HP / 725cc
Deck size
42 in. AeroForce stamped
Deck construction
13-gauge stamped steel
Transmission
Dual hydrostatic
Forward speed
0–7 mph
Reverse speed
0–3.5 mph
Fuel capacity
3.5 gal.
Frame
2x2 continuous tubular steel
Max slope
15 degrees
Warranty
3 years, unlimited hours

Customer Reviews

4.8

Based on 174 verified reviews

94% recommend this product

5 star
144
4 star
20
3 star
6
2 star
3
1 star
1
July 3, 2026

Best value zero-turn on the market

Cuts my 3/4 acre in 25 minutes and fits through my side gate no problem. Kohler engine has plenty of power for tall grass.

Kevin R.· Little Rock, ARVerified Purchase
64
June 12, 2026

Smooth, comfortable, easy to learn

First zero-turn and I got the hang of the lap bars in one afternoon. The high-back seat makes a huge difference on my bumpy yard.

Melissa D.· Boise, IDVerified Purchase
48
May 20, 2026

Rock solid Cub Cadet build

The tubular steel frame doesn't flex at all. Stripes are professional-looking and the compact size is perfect for my suburban lot.

Doug S.· Toledo, OHVerified Purchase
39
April 30, 2026

Great mower, minor gripes

Love the cut quality. Wish the fuel tank were a bit bigger, but 3.5 gallons is plenty for my weekly mow.

Nancy P.· Wichita, KSVerified Purchase
19
April 4, 2026

Gate-friendly and genuinely well-built

Bought it because it fits my 44-in side gate. Ended up loving it for everything else — the Kohler V-Twin has real torque, the AeroForce stamped deck cuts cleaner than my old fabricated deck, and the seat is surprisingly comfy after two hours.

Trevor H.· Raleigh, NCVerified Purchase
52
March 11, 2026

Zips through my Bermuda in half the time

Was mowing my 3/4 acre with a push mower — this thing is life-changing. Easy to trailer, easy to store, and the 3-year warranty gave me peace of mind pulling the trigger.

Sofia M.· Peoria, AZVerified Purchase
33