Just bought this mower yesterday and used it for the first time. It’s an epic machine!!!! Love it

I think you talked me and my husband into this one. The hose attachment and easy blade adjustments are what sold me! Thanks - wish we could definitely give you credit for our purchase

@matealevi2748

2 жыл бұрын

Hi where do I locate you? Very interesting watching this video,please can I contact you?cheers

The hills are alive with the sound of mowing.

Just bought one and this video will help. Thanks for taking the time to making other lives easier. Go cub cadet!!!

I, also, enjoy my Cub Cadet, Ultima Seties ZT1 54 mower. We live in the Cherokee National forest on a 70 acre farm. Our road up Stansbury Mountain is 1/2 mile long and pasture is 30 acres along a 3/4 mile road. Mow all this area an about 1 acre around the 20X30 foot barn in the pasture. Mowing time was cut in half with zero turn mower over conventional steering wheel 2 blade mower. This is the 2nd season for this mower. Found it much easier to remove deck to sharpen blades rather than to lift up mower in front. Also recommend to use a "All American Sharpener" rig to guide sharpening process. 7000 Series Kohler engine more than sufficient to mow my very hilly location in Turtletown, TN. 😊

Excellent review! I own the Ultima ZT1-54 24 HP and was going to do a review myself. After watching your review, I find no reason to do one myself. I wanted to compliment you on your use of drone photography. As a certified drone pilot (part 107), my compliments to whoever filmed and edited those scenes. As for the Ultima ZT1-54 24 HP, I highly recommend it to those considering a high quality zero-turn mower.

I just bought one. Waiting for it to be delivered in a few days. In the meantime, I found your video and it has me convinced that I made a great choice. Can't wait to get it!

Watching you mow all that acreage with that mower is awesome, i have about 10 yards i mow every week and looking into one of those mowers

@DIYPETE

4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Great video, I went out and purchased the exact same mower. Works like a dream. Your video saved me the tedious task of my usual operator manual dive

Got one yesterday, couldn't stop mowing the property, too much fun

Thank you....Just bought a house and it comes with a Cub Cadet mower. 4yrs old. Good vid.!

@DIYPETE

Жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Congrats on the new house! and mower! cheers

Love my ZT1, great mower! I added a suspension seat which made a big difference in ride quality.

Good video!! Have the same mower I have 3 acres of flat land I put the mulching kit on and love everything about this machine 2 years old!!

Great review, thank you for taking the time to explain and show video footage. I'm preparing to buy a zero turn and this was helpful! I'm considering this same machine in the 50".

@DIYPETE

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Hope you like your new mower!

Thanks Pete great review and again what a spectacular view!

@DIYPETE

5 жыл бұрын

Dan Conlan thanks Dan! Hope all is going well!

First video I’ve seen where the owner isn’t belly aching about a vibrating deck

Mine was just delivered on Tuesday! Mowed yesterday, what a sweet ride! Did a great job. I enjoyed your video and learned a few things I didn't know. Thanks so much!

@DIYPETE

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! I still love the mower and I'd say it has one of the cushiest seats I've ever had on a mower. Will be sharpening the blades and cleaning out the deck this weekend as it need it. I think you will love the mower!

@BIGestBUCK

2 жыл бұрын

I have a Husqvarna z54 I fixed it 6x last summer. Its currently broke down now. I'm probably getting this Cub Cadet this weekend. Looks like a well built machine. I had a Cub years ago,, good mower.

@RodSquad-Reviews

Жыл бұрын

@@DIYPETE I was looking to purchase this mower. It is the same price as the toro time cutter. Just curious why you chose a Cub? TIA

Beautiful countryside! Love my Cub Cadet. Does a great job.

Great video. I just took delivery of my Cub Cadet ZT1 today and will use it for the first time tomorrow.

Solid review, nice drone and tripod footage, too. Thanks!

Hello from Nova Scotia! What a beautiful property. Thanks for the video . Very informative!

@DIYPETE

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, hope all is well up in Nova Scotia!

Picked mine up over the weekend/mowed an acre and a third in 45 min. Nice mower, nice cut. Had a 48 and when my yard doubled in size,,,actually a little more than doubled, I moved up to 54. Looking forward to using this mower for years to come. 🧸

Thanks! Great video. Just purchased a 50 inch one

We got one on Sunday. We have 6 acres and have been using a Typical ride on tractor mower. It use to take me 10 hrs, a lot of back pain, constant slipping of the Belt, to get everything done. When I got on the Cub Cadet, Same one you have, I was done with everything in 3 hrs. Also I am a Disabled Vet with an amputation, Using this mower was NO problem. I felt like I was sitting in a Lazy boy chair and had NO back pain when done. It also went over the Mole holes with easy and didn't so much as slow it down.Went thru the First Mow of the year, high dense grass easily without hesitation, Best Piece of equipment we have ever bought

@DIYPETE

4 жыл бұрын

So great to hear! Thank you for sharing your experience with your new mower! Cheers

@TheNeroVDG

3 жыл бұрын

how is it holding up

I’m shopping for a Zero Turn now, this video answered a LOT of my questions. I really love the quick ajustment for the cutting height. Of course, I don’t have ten acres, so I’ll look at the 42 inch model, hopefully it has ALL of the cool things that your’s has.

@DIYPETE

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome Larry!

Great video! Just went and ordered mine today!

@DIYPETE

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris! Awesome! We still have snow here, but I can't wait to get back out on it this summer. I trickle charged the battery the other day to get it ready to go for this year and it fired right up. Great mower for sure!

awesome detailed review about the lawn mower.

Glad you posted this! I'm building my home out on our 10 acres currently. We'll be moving in in July. I've been trying to figure out how big or small I need to go to get it mowed. Currently it's like 3-4ft tall and I have someone going out ther to shred it. It's all flat farmland so I dont have to worry too much about obstacles. Thanks for the video!

@DIYPETE

5 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the 10 acres and the new home going up. That's amazing! The person you hired probably is going to use some sort of a brush mower I'd guess to get it manageable. But then a normal mower like mine will be great. The bigger the better, but also the more expensive. My 54 inch honestly is awesome. A 60 inch would be preferred just to cut the time down a little bit, but mine does work great and I don't have any complaints. Congrats again!

I just bought one today. Thank you for telling about the hose attachment to wash off grass clippings

Thanks for the review. I'm curious about how easy it is to service the mower. Filters, grease fittings, blade removal for sharpening, etc...

@DIYPETE

4 жыл бұрын

I've sharpened the blades once this summer and it wasn't hard. Grease fittings are easy access. The open design does make getting to things nice, since panels don't get in the way or need to be removed. I have not yet changed the oil, but I don't think it will be too bad.

*Me:* You live in a city apartment you don't need a lawn mower. *Also Me:* Dang I kinda want that lawn mower.

@DIYPETE

5 жыл бұрын

Ha! I know right?! Yeah riding lawn mowers are pretty fun. Cheers!

@florsanchez5923

5 жыл бұрын

Matthew Kierce you can still buy one just to ride around

@IronMan-bl7dd

3 жыл бұрын

Buy you some land grow you some grub raise you some animals have fun or stay where you’re at and get you one of those robot mowers

Great video, good review

@DIYPETE

5 жыл бұрын

John Martinez thanks John, always great to hear from ya!

Great video thanks for making it

@DIYPETE

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I just got this same mower and like it a lot

@DIYPETE

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome Pete! I've been getting a lot of use out of mine this spring and summer and its been a fantastic mower. Enjoy yours!

Have one of these being delivered tomorrow. Never used a zero turn. Looking forward to it.

Thanks. Great review

@DIYPETE

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Richard!

I love my Cub Cadet RZT S Mower. Mine is 42 in cutting.

@DIYPETE

5 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! I hope all is well down in Big Red Country!

hey Pete great video after tons of research I finally decided to go with cub cadet ZT1 54 all thanks to your video I never owned a mower before we bought our first home with almost 2 acres of land we are waiting for delivery for our cub cadet what advise you can give us to prepare for delivery and getting the mower ready for auction thanks

Very informative! Thanks!

@DIYPETE

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

My brother-in-law needs that for his lawn care business he will be glad to do a video for KZread and for Cub Cadet on one

I just bought a 50 and love it.

@DIYPETE

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Love my Cub Cadet! This video is spot on. 👌

@mckinleysingleton5598

Жыл бұрын

What oil do I use in the engine on my cub cadet

@-mcmlxxvii-9751

Жыл бұрын

@mckinleysingleton5598 - just 10w-30 is what I use. Normal conventional Engine oil.

Yes I'm very pleased with my cub cadet more

Great review! I currently have the LTX1050KW with the 23hp Kawasaki engine. It's a 2012 tractor style and has 518hrs. on it. It has been an excellent mower but I am seriously thinking about buying one of these, especially since my sister has been bugging me to purchase mine for about 2 yrs. now! Mine will be a step up for her since she currently mows with a 42'' JD! Thanks!

How does the Cub Cadet ULTIMA ZT1 compare to the Ariens IKON X Mower?

Can you operate the mower with one hand, or do you have to park to drink from the cup in the cup holder?

@DIYPETE

5 жыл бұрын

Hey! Haha it is a bit tricky but if you are going straight you can hold onto both handles and grab a drink, probably better to stop though, but can be done :)

Very very nice machine I wouldn't mind having 1

Just bought this to mow around 6 acres. Cannot wait

@DIYPETE

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

I’ve had this mower for going on a month now. I absolutely love it. Yes it has a Kohler engine instead of a Kawasaki,but so far it’s been great. I guess the only possible nit pick I would have would maybe be the gas tank is only 3.5 gallons but it hasn’t bothered me yet.

@DIYPETE

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your feedback after having it a month so far Chris, great to hear!

I have the 2015 rzt 54 and I love mine too

@DIYPETE

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

I don't know, I think I would have gone for the 60", all that land you got. But it looks like a nice mower, thanks for the review sir!

@DIYPETE

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Got one of these/good value/good quality.

Still finding rocks on the property? Would they all be gone after the first time you mowed and removed them?

How rough is the ride? I've got a really bumpy yard.

I watched your video to get details on the ZT1, but by the time it was over I found myself insanely envious of your property. I believe I saw a windsock at 2:30. I hope you're landing airplanes out there!

@DIYPETE

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I am in IFR rated private pilot, but unfortunately it's too hilly to land :) Just have always liked having a windsock to see what the winds are doing, I come from a family of pilots! Cheers!

When you mow your 10 acres how many times do you have to fill the gas tank up?

@DIYPETE

5 жыл бұрын

Hi! The whole yard is mowed only a few times a year, but I probably fill it up once. That thing goes a long time on a tank. --- maybe twice, but I'll have to see the next time it gets mowed :)

My mower has been leaving a 4 inch strip in the middle not cutting but I didn’t notice inch difference between the front and rear of mower?

@DIYPETE

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, Glad ya were able to figure it out. Take care.

We believe in Cub cadet that is our favorite ZTr WeMo 7 days a week one day hopefully be sponsored by Cub cadet

Cheers from the philippines

@DIYPETE

5 жыл бұрын

Great to hear from you Manila! I hope all is well in the Philippines!

I have 26 acres and it’s going to have 2-3 houses on it by the time we’re finished, would I need a larger mower? I have access to a small tractor and bush hog but I’ve never seen a lawn cared for with a bush hog.

@DIYPETE

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Falcon! Congrats on all the land! Well, I'm not sure how much of the 26 acres you plan on mowing, but I think you'd want to go with a larger mower if possible. 3 point hitch mowers for a tractor can get pretty wide and are real affordable ( if you already own a tractor ) --- but you might want to look at the 60" version or something even larger. Cheers!

It looks like a really nice mower. I wish you had mentioned the price. I guess I'll just have to Google it.

@DIYPETE

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Brian! Here is all the info: www.cubcadet.com/equipment/cubcadet/zero-turn-riding-mowers/ultima-series/cub-cadet-zt1-54-rzt-17RREACA010

Great review and love the beautiful property. If I had to guess, I would say this is southwest Montana.

What about deck vibration? I’ve seen several videos about the deck vibration complaints.

@DIYPETE

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Can't say i've had issues with that. Seems fine to me. Been using the last couple summers. cheers

Just FYI the 50 is the same price but is special in the zt1s that it comes standard with the FR691 Kawasaki they really are great mowers for the cost

Awesome review. How is the fuel consumption? I am in the market, I have 4 acres of very flat with one minor hill. Can the 3.5 gallon tank finish this without refill? What is your experience with your 10 acres?

@DIYPETE

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! Fuel consumption seems pretty descent. I can't do the whole yard on one tank. I probably fill it once. It's been awhile since I've done a full mow, but I'll watch the next time we do. It's been a great mower with no issues. Definitely still a fan of it!

Left side hydro on mine just went out after less than 5 hours on a brand new mower. Repair shop said mine is the 3 he's repaired in a month. Problem now is the hydro is on backorder and I'm out my brand new mower indefinitely. At least it's covered under warranty.

@DIYPETE

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Terry! Sorry to hear you've had issues. I hope it is resolved soon for you.

3m50s - 4m01s You got about 30% of vegetation left uncut after one pass. Classic for cub cadet...as the deck go boing boing boing. Not try yourself on an Ariens Apex 60" for the same price then watch dust collect on cadet. Lil led ligts are just cute for awhile. I mounted a 32" light bar..and man can u see how the cut is doing in great detail ! Good vid. Thanx.

How did you get your property to look like that? Looks great 👍

Do you like the koler engine ?.

Does this Cub have a Hero discount

10 acres with a 54".. I cannot fathom how long it takes you to mow!

@DIYPETE

5 жыл бұрын

Hi! I only do the entire property about 3-4 times as it doesn’t grow much past July when it gets dry out here. The normal part of the yard and trails take a couple hours to do, but it definitely is a pretty solid day of mowing when the whole thing is done :) cheers!

@xGrizzliex

5 жыл бұрын

DIY PETE not too shabby then 🤘🏼

@ttss5726

4 жыл бұрын

DIY PETE lmfao wow 10 acres on a zero turn man you have a lot of time..... when I first bought my property with 24 acres I was like yeah ok a couple week ends to cut it..... then realization hit..... is rather spend that time doing something I enjoy. I bought a tracker lol heat and ac with cup holders and a stereo life made easier. Tho I’m luckily enough I have enough acres that a local farmer comes and cuts it for the hay so he gets the hay and pays me 50 a bail which come out to a nice chuck of easy money for another toy.

Glad you finally resurfaced on the tube. Lol ... I'm praying one day you'll build a recreation pond on your property. Perfect place to have one. ☺ God Bless you and your family Pete. P.S. Check out Aquascape Ponds on KZread and the owner Greg the Pond Guy also on KZread for more Pond ideas. Lol 😎

@DIYPETE

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Pammy! Great to hear from ya! Definitely love the idea of adding a pond someday :) I will have to check out that business, sounds awesome!

Is there any way to get deck height above 4.5 to 5 or 5.1

@DIYPETE

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Greg, Not that I know of for mowing.

Out of your 10 acres, how much would you say you mow? 6 acres?

@DIYPETE

5 жыл бұрын

Mike Gus Fifteen Hi Mike! I would say I mow around 7 or so of the acres when you take away the ravine areas, house, driveway, hockey rink, etc. I only mow the entire are about 3-4 times in the spring and early summer months until it gets dry here and stops growing. However, I continue to mow around 5-6 acres throughout the summer which I would consider the areas around the house, entryway, etc. cheers!

I bought a zero turn cub cadet but can't find how to turn headlights on.

Remember to engage the PTO at half throttle, especially if you frequently get off and on. This will make your pto live longer.

@DIYPETE

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@siinister-_-4750

3 жыл бұрын

Cub cadet suggest you engage the pto at full throttle

@eugenecrabs3954

2 жыл бұрын

@@siinister-_-4750 that's because they want you to buy a new pto in five years for the money they want. I've gotten 15 years out of a pto

@specialestness

Жыл бұрын

@@eugenecrabs3954 I got 15 years out of my last Cub Cadet with an electric PTO and I always engaged at full throttle.

1/3 acre is enough for me, but I sure would like to have a 10 acre lot like yours.

@DIYPETE

5 жыл бұрын

A third of an acre is plenty to take care of and a great size yard! Cheers!

My wife walked in while I was watching this video and I said, Hey babe thats the mower I just bought. She said, it's nice but why so big? Because, honey, because....

@DIYPETE

3 жыл бұрын

haha! I love this :) You can never have too big of a mower

Wow. 54 inches for 10 acres. Must be on that baby for plenty hours!

@DIYPETE

4 жыл бұрын

Hi! I mostly do the main part of the yard, and a few paths. A couple times a year the whole thing will get mowed but we have some additional tools to get that done. Cheers

I can’t get the rubber output flap to go down. I see nothing about it in the owners manual.

@DIYPETE

4 жыл бұрын

Hmm, not sure what might be causing that. I'll have to take a look at mine when I head out to the shed.

@TwoScoopsRB

4 жыл бұрын

@@DIYPETE update , i got it . It was only a misunderstanding of the little locking clip . I kept rattling it until it unhooked .

@DIYPETE

4 жыл бұрын

@@TwoScoopsRB Great to hear!

No weird stuff but where do you live? Like what State/area is this video from? You have the view that I dream of and plan to retire soon

@DIYPETE

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

What is the price of the mower?

@DIYPETE

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Dan! The 54 inch version is $2,999. www.cubcadet.com/equipment/cubcadet/zero-turn-riding-mowers/ultima-series/cub-cadet-zt1-54-rzt-17RREACA010

Prob should have gotten the ZT2 60. Bigger and you can service the hydros since I have so much to mow.

@DIYPETE

3 жыл бұрын

Can never have too big of a mower :) might have to upgrade someday.

I paint some of the parts on this lawnmower and other cub cadet mowers

@DIYPETE

4 жыл бұрын

Very cool!

@bulletproof4716

4 жыл бұрын

Made in Tennessee

I’m having trouble turning it on pls help

@tartanjames

Жыл бұрын

Had same problem. Finally found the battery bolt on negative post only finger tight from dealer. Properly tighten…no more starting problem.

My god, how many acres is your property? seems like you need a huge tractor and not a zero turn.

KZread should label this video under a heading of Inspirational. Inspirational to the folk with 2 acres or less to mow each week.....

I expect this mower will last several seasons with decent care. kzread.infoUgkx1VWTrayKBdCKAjzAcZ_Eg4dhHTae3LkN also recommend Also, I ran across the problem with it not starting the 2nd time I used it. There is a safety switch which is pushed in by the chute or mulching piece being attached to the deck. I took the cover off and it wouldn't start. Put it back on, no problem. It takes only a minute with 2 easily accessible wingnuts and no tools. This mower starts up first crank each time and it is a joy to use. It also mows in reverse by putting the key to the reverse area after starting and pushing in the triangular button. It will stay in reverse mode until you turn it off. All in all, for my homeowner needs, I really like this mower-and at 70 bucks a cut here in Miami, it's already more than 1/3 paid for itself in a month.

They should’ve sent you a bigger mower

@DIYPETE

5 жыл бұрын

The 60 inch is the largest version in this lineup, would have been nice for sure, but I think this is most likely one of the most popular sizes in their lineup and one they really wanted to have shown off. Cheers!

update front adjustable rod locking nut fell off made the way out of level

@DIYPETE

3 жыл бұрын

Glad ya go it figured out!

I can see one downside - there is no cruise control, like a pedal for keeping it going straight.

@DIYPETE

4 жыл бұрын

Hi! There is not, zero turns don't typically have such a feature.

This mower is rated at 4 acres a week if you’re doing all 10 acres in two weeks you’re still doing more than it’s rated at

Is this golf course? Otherwise I dont understande all this effort.

@justinfranklin8450

3 жыл бұрын

🤣

@kramnull8962

2 жыл бұрын

First few years of marriage men will walk across coals of fire and brimstone to impress a woman! Later you just tell a farmer to come and bale it for hay and make some money off of it.

Hi DIY Pete we have 10 eacers land and it's cost us to hire a rider on mower about every fortnightly and in summer time almost about every week can you help us This video and this machine it looks perfect ,so please DIY Pete can we meet please?

3 grand at Home Depot.

Way too small of a unit to mow that much,Your warranty will be void when they see the hours you’ve put on it since purchase

Why didn't this fella just buy a few sheep, no need for a mower

@DIYPETE

2 жыл бұрын

That's one way to do it!

I have one , I'm not a big fan, I have a huskavarna it does a much better job.. the cut off this machine isn't all that great either..

@DIYPETE

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback!

Nothing but trouble with mine , bad carburetor, warranty will not cover ...0nly 16 hours and they want over $ 500.00to repair ... steer clear of cub cadet and their shixxy warranty

@Robert-bg2nm

28 күн бұрын

Come on.... cubs get an unlimited 3 year wuarantee on everything.......unlimited hrs

@petroliatank

27 күн бұрын

Not on carb . Spoke direct to cub cadet and they refused. The warranty did not cover it … fact