The suspension seat is the real deal
Been mowing 4 acres for years and this is the first mower I can ride all day without a sore back. Kawasaki has plenty of grunt in tall grass.

Cub Cadet · Ultima Series™ Z · Premium
The Cub Cadet® Ultima Series™ Z2 54P takes the legendary Z2 platform to a new level of comfort and capability. A 24 HP / 726cc Kawasaki® FR V-Twin engine powers the 54-in. AeroForce™ fabricated deck, while a 22-in. premium suspension seat with armrests and factory-installed LED headlights let you tackle long mowing sessions in any light.
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95% recommend this product
Been mowing 4 acres for years and this is the first mower I can ride all day without a sore back. Kawasaki has plenty of grunt in tall grass.
Finally got to finish the yard after work without giving up when the sun set. Lights are bright and the AeroForce deck stripes beautifully.
The armrests, LEDs, and suspension seat make the P model a no-brainer if you have a few acres. Fit and finish feel commercial-grade.
Machine is fantastic — cuts fast and clean, corners on a dime. Delivery took a day longer than promised, but customer service kept me updated.
The suspension seat with armrests turns a 90-minute mow into a genuinely comfortable ride. LED headlights let me finish after dusk in the summer. This feels like a semi-commercial machine at a homeowner price.
Same great deck and engine, but the seat, lights, and armrests are a completely different experience over three acres. Wish I'd bought the P from the start.