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.

Cub Cadet · Ultima Series™ Z
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.
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94% recommend this product
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.
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.
The tubular steel frame doesn't flex at all. Stripes are professional-looking and the compact size is perfect for my suburban lot.
Love the cut quality. Wish the fuel tank were a bit bigger, but 3.5 gallons is plenty for my weekly mow.
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.
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.