Handles my hilly 3 acres with ease
I was worried about my slope but the Z2 stays planted and the Kawasaki has plenty of torque. AeroForce deck leaves a picture-perfect stripe.

Cub Cadet · Ultima Series™ Z
Answer the call of large properties and varying terrain with the Cub Cadet® Ultima Series™ Z2 54. A 23 HP / 726cc Kawasaki® FR V-Twin engine drives the AeroForce™ welded, heavy-duty fabricated deck for a signature cut with few clumps and fine, even clippings. Built on a 2x2 continuous tubular steel frame with a 20-in. high-back luxury seat, it handles slopes up to 15 degrees and mows up to 25% faster than a tractor.
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95% recommend this product
I was worried about my slope but the Z2 stays planted and the Kawasaki has plenty of torque. AeroForce deck leaves a picture-perfect stripe.
Coming from an older tractor, the 20-in high-back seat is a game changer. Two hours in and I'm not sore at all. Cuts fast and clean.
Solid steel frame, fabricated deck, real Kawasaki power. Cub Cadet nailed the fit and finish on this one.
First zero-turn and it took a lawn to get comfortable with the lap bars. Now I wouldn't go back. Wish the striping kit was included.
The 54-in AeroForce deck plus the 726cc Kawasaki is the perfect combo. Full-speed cuts on my Bermuda and no scalping on the humps. Dealer had it delivered in five days and it started on the first key turn.
Compared this side-by-side with two other brands at the dealer — the Cub Cadet had the thickest frame, the best-feeling seat, and the smoothest hydros. Zero regrets after a full season.