New 2020 Cub Cadet Ultima ZT2 60 Review & First Mow

We purchased a brand new 2020 Cub Ultima ZT2 with a 60 Inch mowing deck. Aside from a few issues as mentioned in the video, I am really digging this new mower. Thanks for watching!

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[moonlightblade]

Great review. I just bought this 60 inch mower today can't wait to use it. It'll be my first time on a zero turn yeah going have fun🙂

[Eboop]

I have a same problem with my Z2 60" leaving a straggler every now and then. You're going to love it when you have to change out your hydro oil it is extremely easy. Make sure you get 5 qt of oil because you're gonna use just about all 5 courts.

[daltonclark]

I know I'm 8 months behind but out of curiosity could you flip the lag bolts around that hold the steering arms in place so that the flush side is on the inside? I realise the one of the handle is probably recessed to match the head but a longer bolt flipped may save a leg or two.

[bramey]

I have the same mower and same missed grass. I like the mower so much that I don't mind hitting a few spots twice. About to do my first service. I will sharpen the blades then.

[Briandacanay]

Flip the bolt so the nuts are in the opposite side.

[GreenMountainDIYGuy]

Update: I sharpened the blades as suggested by user B376010 and got the perfect cut! I love this zero turn!

[kryss]

Just got my ZT2 50". I agree about not having a gas gauge, but you can see the side of the tank from the side without lifting the seat. I hate that I have to get off to check, but I guess that gives my legs a stretch. :D

[b]

ZT2 54" here, perfect, love it! You're cutting really tall grass, expect some stragglers. The blades from the factory are not sharp at all, more of a blunted edge. Sharpening may help. I also moved my deck height pedal to the other adjustment hole and haven't had any problems reaching it, it is much more comfortable than the factory setting. I guess that depends on your height and seat position.

[Zraupp]

i would have turn them bolts around no need to tape them
and why no fuel level ?

[Hcat]

How big of a fuel gauge do you need when the fuel tank is see through and it takes 2 seconds to lift the seat and look.

[jimmydodat]

I’m a sucker for OEM but your correct many mowers are made by the same company like MTD. One thing I would definitely do is trash any blade that’s got deep chips. There’s an old timer down the road who does a great job sharpening blades even though I only used his service once, he will not sharpen any blade with a chip. Thanks for the tip on inserting the opposite end of the socket wrench to lock the spring arm in place when removing the deck.

[joshnarron]

Yes is see some blades that don't get cut as well but only on the overgrown yards. Its not a bush hog designed for cutting yards that look like pastures. Cut the yard more often and the stragglers go away.

[jamesdiemert]

I have zt2 54 in have 160 hrs cut 12 properties every 2 weeks with hills have had no problems keep blades sharp I can cut wet grass and I am a lot lighter than other zero turns so I don’t leave ruts as they will and it will be easier to get unstuck as it’s way lighter all services are easy and you can do it yourself and if it’s vibrating it’s because the grass is to tall it’s a great mower I have had them all

[averagejoe]

I'm a Ultima zt2 owner. I baby my mower every cut. Maintenance is key

[vinceschannel]

Make sure you scape that deck out on your mower and keep those blades sharp man! Your cut will be clean as a whistle!

[bryan]

I love my zt2 60" cut but can't find any blades for it right now.weared

[YukonHawk]

Hey there Green Mountain. Thanks for the great review and honesty about some of the short comings of this mower. Since this video, have any other issues cropped up and how many hours do you have now? I am still on the fence about Cubs reliability thus I am cross shopping other ZT's. However it's hard to find serviceable trannys in this price range which is the nice thing about the Cub. Thanks for any other info you can share. Best!!

[aandd]

I like the video but missing the operation steps ... how to turn it on, adjust the blades, lower the deck, etc.

[jimmiestevens]

On the right arm switch the way the two bolts tighten up. So you don’t gash up your leg.

[jrprieto]

How have you been doing whiteout the fuel gauge?