Cub Cadet · Ultima Series™ Z
The Cub Cadet® Ultima Series™ Z2 46 packs a full-size Kawasaki® FR V-Twin engine and premium 2x2 tubular steel frame into a compact 46-in. footprint — ideal for smaller lots, gated backyards, and tight landscaping. The AeroForce™ fabricated deck delivers the signature Cub Cadet cut on slopes up to 15 degrees.
Based on 196 verified reviews
94% recommend this product
The 46-inch deck squeezes through my 48-inch gate with room to spare and still cuts my acre in under 40 minutes. Kawasaki starts on the first pull every time.
Smooth ride, easy to steer once you get the lap bars figured out, and the AeroForce deck leaves a professional stripe.
The tubular steel frame is no joke — feels planted on my hilly side yard. Great value for a Kawasaki-powered Cub Cadet.
Cuts fast and clean but I had to buy the bagger separately. Delivery and setup were smooth otherwise.
46 inches is the sweet spot — nimble around my beds but wide enough to knock out the big open sections quickly. Kawasaki starts on the first pull every time and the AeroForce deck leaves a stripe I actually show off.
My last Cub Cadet lasted 12 years. The new Z2 46 feels even more solid — heavier frame, better seat, and the controls are noticeably smoother. Very happy.