New zero turn

[Skippy722]

So… I did the right thing and bought a zero turn when it’s 18F outside and in January. Been a year or 2 in the making, but I got a Cub Cadet Ultima ZT2 50. For once, I’m excited to cut the grass!

Serviceable ZT-2800 hydros, 23HP Kawasaki engine, fabricated deck, led headlights, and big meaty tires. Oh… and a cup holder for some cold snacks.

 

[Owen Lucas]

Did you get a good deal on it considering you bought it in the winter when demand is presumably low?

 

[Skippy722]

Did you get a good deal on it considering you bought it in the winter when demand is presumably low?

Paid MSRP, $4,399. Bought it from a local dealer and they’re dropping it off at my house sometime next week. He did say Cub was raising their prices by $200 soon though.

 

[Kjmack]

Paid MSRP, $4,399. Bought it from a local dealer and they’re dropping it off at my house sometime next week. He did say Cub was raising their prices by $200 soon though.

They really do take the chore out of cutting the grass . You will be very happy .

 

[Skippy722]

They really do take the chore out of cutting the grass . You will be very happy .

I’m coming from an abused ~2006 Craftsman DGT6000 48” lawn tractor that mowed at what I feel like was 3mph max lol

 

[Kjmack]

Your back is going to thank you every time you hop in the seat . It's really not a speed thing with zero turns that save all the time it's the easy maneuvering over and over that cuts the time out

 

[jeepman3071]

What oil/filter will you be running in it?

I have just an older ExMark walk-behind, but a zero turn is a game changer for mowing.

 

[#18FAN]

Should easily cut your mow time in half

 

[Skippy722]

What oil/filter will you be running in it?

I have just an older ExMark walk-behind, but a zero turn is a game changer for mowing.

I have no idea lol, might just do Amsoil+Mobil 1 filter lol

 

[Owen Lucas]

I have no idea lol, might just do Amsoil+Mobil 1 filter lol

Maybe there is a break in procedure for the engine? Run it for 5 hours and drain? Food for thought.

 

[wpod]

If you lived closer I would let you cut my lawn.

 

[wpod]

Maybe there is a break in procedure for the engine? Run it for 5 hours and drain? Food for thought.

Owners manual.

 

[skyactiv]

What oil/filter will you be running in it?

I have just an older ExMark walk-behind, but a zero turn is a game changer for mowing.

Would a sulky help if you could add one?

 

[jeepman3071]

Would a sulky help if you could add one?

I have a one-wheel sulky, it works awesome and is very comfortable. It is actually more comfortable for my back to be on the standing sulky compared to sitting on a mower for a few hours.

 

[RhondaHonda]

I have a one-wheel sulky, it works awesome and is very comfortable. It is actually more comfortable for my back to be on the standing sulky compared to sitting on a mower for a few hours.

Same here. I can’t sit on a mower for very long without my low back killing me. I have a Trimmer Trap 2 wheel sulky on mine that I like a lot.

OP, you’ll love the zero turn after having a traditional rider. How much grass do you mow?

 

[JavierH19]

That's a pricey one.

 

[Skippy722]

Maybe there is a break in procedure for the engine? Run it for 5 hours and drain? Food for thought.

5 hours, guy told me that and showed me how to change it before I even decided on a mower.

 

[Skippy722]

Same here. I can’t sit on a mower for very long without my low back killing me. I have a Trimmer Trap 2 wheel sulky on mine that I like a lot.

OP, you’ll love the zero turn after having a traditional rider. How much grass do you mow?

2 acres, mostly flat except 2 hills around the house that I want to say are about a 8ft drop over 25ft. But they’re only really bad till about 10ft away from the house, as you get further away the more it evens out.

 

[The_Eric]

Congrats on the new yard toy! I got my first zero (similar size/power to yours) last spring and it rocks! You'll definitely like the increased firepower..

 

[MCompact]

So… I did the right thing and bought a zero turn when it’s 18F outside and in January. Been a year or 2 in the making, but I got a Cub Cadet Ultima ZT2 50. For once, I’m excited to cut the grass!

Serviceable ZT-2800 hydros, 23HP Kawasaki engine, fabricated deck, led headlights, and big meaty tires. Oh… and a cup holder for some cold snacks.

It sounds like the modern equivalent of my Cub Enforcer 54. I've had it for 15 years and have no plans to replace it.