Review: 2021 Cub Cadet CC30e
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 เม.ย. 2021
- I couldn't find any existing reviews for the 2021 CC30e. Recorded in 1 take with no edits, don't judge too harshly :)
This is Cub Cadet's 2nd year offering the CC30e riding mower. The 2021 model has been refreshed slightly (blue trim, an updated control panel, etc).
A few other things to note (and things I forgot to mention in the video):
* 30" cutting width
* 1 hour or 1 acre runtime (depending on many factors)
* mower includes mulching kit
* mower does NOT include armrests
* lithium ion battery (4 hour recharge), which IMO is superior to lead acid
* there is NO suspension. If you have a particularly bumpy yard, you're going to be bouncing around a lot and might be better off with a "traditional" riding mower
* most of the weight is towards the back, making turning on hills a little dicey
* 250 lbs max rolling tow capacity
* 5 possible cutting heights (fewer than most mowers)
* cannot be stored outside (captain obvious)
I bought mine middle of 2021 & have been very happy it. Have had no problems. I don't have a huge yard & also used it for mulching my leaves this fall which I have a lot of. It is so much better than all that blowing & bagging.
Watching this in 2024.. "This retails for 2799" now its $3599.
I've enjoyed this mower (no issues), but it's not worth $3599. I don't think CC changed anything since 2021. Same battery, no suspension, no armrest, 4 mph max.
Helpful video. I was actually just googling how to run the blade while going backward. I just bought the Cub CC30 today and it was at Home Depot but refurbished for $1799 + tax.
Anyway thanks for the info.
Yep got this too, no reviews when I did purchase,I have about 5 hours on mine now 1.5 acres, solid mower, perfect for mowing, decent speed the real surprise is the run time without mower, been moving cords of wood across the yard and that last several hours. Quick to charge as well, overall can't really complain. Higher price, less to worry about down the road, as long as it's charged you're good to go.
1.5 acres is a lot for this mower! How much of it can you mow before the blades shut off? And is it set to mulching, or side discharge?
@@mattsreviews1009 Close to the full thing, I don't do hills with this just the flat part, worst case I finish up a few hours later or the next day, push mower for the hill. Side discharge as well, debating on a bagger for it, but they're pretty pricey.
Can it handle a small hill?
@@miked2075it can handle small inclines. I have quite a few different slopes to mow and mowing sideways it’s quite scary. I use a push mower for the real steep stuff
Hello Do you recommend a coating be applied to the undercarriage of the lawn mower prior to use and followed each use after such as ceramic coating or Mo-Deck to limit grass adherence? Thank you.
Did you say you can mow in reverse? The engine cutting out in reverse with blades engaged was always a pain on my old LT42.
GREAT VIDEO !
I am super happy with the electric CC30e. Did add an electric bicycle horn under the brake release cover, and wired a button on center of the steering wheel. It is so quiet, no heard me coming around a corner, and scared my grandkids, when the blades were not on, $8 fix.
Which horn did you go with…?
Great review
What is the with at the widest point of this mower? (outer left rear wheel to outer right rear wheel). Thanks.
Good day. I'm wondering...are the blades direct driven or belt driven? If belt driven...how does the owner get in there and replace or place the belt back on...just questions that Im thinking about
Thanks for your response
Cleaning grass clippings under the mowing deck.
I finally figured out how. Since you should never spray water under the mowing deck of an electric because of the battery and components, I ran my CC30E up on the yellow car ramps I have and engaged the brake. Then I could reach the mowing deck to clean it. Also, when I use a leaf blower to clean grass off the mower itself, I put the mower on the driveway and aim the leaf blower at the pavement under the mowing deck so that the air blast deflects off the pavement and hits the mowing deck clearing loose grass clippings. I never cut grass when the grass is wet so the grass clippings don't mat very much. I hope this helps someone.
Just bought mine on the 6th of June using it today maybe for about 30 minutes it says I have 62% left on the battery and the engine just stops mid mowing why is that and it won't start back up I can hear it trying but it's not
Would the mower be comfortable for someone that is 6ft 2?
When are these coming to the Uk?
Hi Matts, i have problem with my mower, it turn on, but does not move, the dealer fix four times but the problem return again , again...do you know how reset the computer please?
how long to charge? what amount of land is it rated for?
Great video.
I almost didn’t get this mower because I couldn’t get it to turn on since it needed to start with the parking brake engaged but I’m glad I got it it was on sale for 1799$ at Home Depot but I would also appreciate if you could make a video on brakes because my unit is also jolting like you said
what is the tow hitch piece that you have equipped? i don't have anything for towing and i want to use mine for its towing capabilities., would you mind helping me out with what you found or used for yours? thanks
The mower includes a towing plate... it's the triangular thing sticking out the back. If you need a tow-friendly cart, I'd recommend googling "GCG-7"
what bagger fits on this?
Just came across your review, as I am in the market for a rider mower. Did you compare this with anything else, like Ryobi? Where did you purchase from?
Yes, Ego now has a sweet zero-turn but is $5k. The 38" Ryobi looked interesting but they only offer it with lead-acid batteries (and are vague with actual charge times). Had a good experience w/ my last Cub Cadet and bought this one from my local CC dealer
I just had a really terrible experience with Ryobi. Very similar to this one, but it stopped working after a month and after 6 months at Roybi’s certified repair shop the mechanic was as done with Ryobi as I am. Instead of just sending me a replacement, their policy is to try to fix it, I eventually got my money back.
@@ZAKEEUSX glad you were able to get money back!
@@mattsreviews1009 Yes, the Ryobi's use lead-acid, but the price is nearly the same as the lithium-ion mowers. If Ego would make a 30 or 36" mower, I would probably would get that.
I just purchased this and I keep getting an e102 code what does that mean? my battery is at 93%, but when I put in the key that blue light around the power button is not lighting up
No idea, the manual is frustratingly vague. It just says that E1XX errors are "VCM related".
A common complaint with the electric push mowers (like the Ego) is it doesn't have enough lift or "suck" for heavy grass or Fall leaves. How is the power?
Short answer: the cut quality is very similar to my LT42 gas mower.
Long answer: I don't know the CC30e's blade speed, which is a main factor in determining lift. If the RPM is in fact lower, I can't tell the difference.
A more "powerful" electric mower won't necessarily have a higher blade speed... I think it's more about the mower's ability to maintain its set speed. Higher RPM = more battery, so it's a balancing act for these engineers to find the sweet spot between runtime and cut quality.
I've got a grass catcher if anything it's too much left it's like I have a hovercraft never clogged up the grass shoot sticks whatever,
Looks like the upgraded the tires and mine has too much play in the steering other than that okay 👍😀
Thanks for the video. How wide is this mower? I have limited space in my garage and 38" wide is about all I could fit.
It's about 33" wide. Add a few more inches if attaching the side discharge chute.
@@mattsreviews1009 Thanks for the quick reply!
@@mattsreviews1009 what about depth?
@@michaelesposito563 64" long, 33" wide, 45" high
Getting error code E108 on my CC30E mower. Will not start, and battery is at 80%. Only headlight works. It stopped suddenly while mowing. Only 3.9 hours. Under warranty thankfully, but does anyone know what this error code is? Model "33AA27JDB10" Cant find anything on this error code. Any help would be great.
I mowed tonight for the first time, had this mower for 10 days or so. I had trouble with error codes at first, mostly "e100"...CC has a "calibration procedure that they say should be done first thing, if that's in the owner's manual, I missed it! Here's the link: www.cubcadet.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-mtd-master-catalog/default/dw91ad60d9/PDFs/Accessories/769-26170_xt1e_cc30e_calibration.pdf
Contact company
Looks pretty small. Not sure its built for a 6 ft operator? Been looking for a small 30" mower for my small yard, as I had my knee operated on last Fall, & its still not great to walk on.
I’m 6’1” is small but comfortable enough
How is it on hills and uneven terrain?
I finally got to test this out. The owner's manual says do not attempt any slope over 12
°. I would say that that is accurate. I was able to roll up to a 15
° one, but it sometimes lost traction, and it doesn't feel safe doing so. This mower is not for trying to mow >12
° sideways or any embankment; It will simply be a roll over risk.
Can the battery be stowed indoors during the winter?
The battery isn't (easily) removable.
DO NOT BUY THIS MOWER!! I bought one 2 years ago. It was fine for 2 years. I followed all the recommendations on battery maintenance. This year I had a Cub Cadet dealer sharpen the blades, same as last year. Then it died in the middle of the first mowing in 2022. No problem, right? It's under warranty, right? Warranties only work if the company has the parts. The Cub Cadet authorized servicer said it needs a new battery. Fine, put it in. Problem: THERE ARE NO BATTERIES AVAILABLE!! WTF? So now I have an expensive ice of junk sitting at the repair shop waiting for a battery with no hope of one showing up... and they've had it for weeks now. Called Cub Cadet and wow are they ever user unfriendly. The repair place is fine, but Cub Cadet sucks. DO NOT BUY THIS MOWE!!
warned me off....cheers
Had mine 4 hours. Was under impression mower shut off if you got off seat. Absent-mindedly left key in overnight, now it's deader than a doornail. No indication on digital panel. The charge seems to indicate it is fully charged ; SOLID GREEN. Bought from Home Depot with $349 extended warranty, they said call manufactured. Called Cub Cadet, they said take it to a service center, they will mail the locations near me. 3 hours and no list. Called the nearest cub cadet serviceman, and he was not certified for lithium ion mowers.
Looks nice but I need something with a catcher.
Does the cc30e ship with the mulch blades installed, or with the standard blade installed?. I'm asking because I want to add the bagging feature, which requires the regular blade installed.
The mulching kit came pre-installed. I didn't receive any standard blades.
@@mattsreviews1009 Thanks Matt - from my conversation with the guy who assembles these for Home Depot locally, there's only 1 blade that ships and the default mower config. comes with the deck enclosed (for mulching). He showed me that you can "open up" the deck for side discharge, and it will mow like any other mower. I didn't just want side discharge, since I was going to order the bagging attachment accessory, and he indicated that it just attaches to the side without changing any blades. Surprise to me, but I guess he'd know what it ships with, since he assembles them for the store.
@@mattsreviews1009 Thank you Matt. I finally got one and I'm impressed so far - just hope it's made to last and I won't have to take it in for repairs. Battery technology is still evolving, but I'm sure glad they used Lithium batteries.
The CC30e is a fantastic mower. I've owned it over 3 years and it's been great, no problems.
Got one for my dad for Father’s Day , The mower ran twice now its in the shop won’t charge at this point its been in the shop longer than we had the mower so disappointed in Cub Cadet I really wanted this thing to work for my Pop. Update good news shop identified the problem it’s the external charger unit. The repair shop mechanic told me it’s been a very common problem with this unit. The bad news is it’s on back order with no date of when it might come in.😠 At this point it’s a $3000 static display.
Yeah, I've seen a few other posts about bad chargers. I hope you were able to get a replacement by now
I just got my mower and it won’t charge. Tips? The light is green but the percent doesn’t go up. I have two chargers and the other one clicks and turns red.
Find the seat too sensitive. A slight lean forward, the seat lift due to spring and stops the motor. Have to start the sequence of parking brake, key and start again. Any suggestion to make the seat less sensitive.
Try moving the seat all the way forward? It almost sounds like you're not sitting on the entire seat, i.e. not enough weight towards the back of the seat to keep the spring compressed
@@mattsreviews1009 I have the seat adjusted so it moved all the way forward toward steering wheel for my 14 year old. Correct on not leaning back but that is my 14 year old. Thanks for the response.
I purchased this machine in Aug 2020 .... and I have had problems with starting .... I follow the prompts on the lcd screen .... when it states “press start” .... it will not respond ... 11 months in and I have had this problem twice ... $3000 paper weight right now
You have the 2021 model with the *blue trim*, correct?
Make a U tube video of this problem. I bet u will get action.
@@mattsreviews1009 no , no blue trim on the mower
Yea you made a bad decision buying this junk I would return now...
Bad design on the location of the cup holder. I filled a red 12 ounce Solo cup with ice tea and put it in the cup holder. I cut grass for about 10 minutes and went to get a drink and the cup was half full. The rest of the ice tea was on the electronic control panel. I wiped the panel off immediately, but the display was fogged up internally. Fortunately, no damage was done and the condensation disappeared. I can't believe CC engineering did not catch this. DON'T use a full open cup in the cup holder. Use a sealed bottle.
Thank you for the review
Ryobi vs ego vs craftsman vs cub cadet
I’m getting closer to making a decision but may wait till end of season
Ego makes excellent products, but you pay a premium. Cub Cadet and Craftsman mowers are built by the same company (MTD). This year's Craftsman E150 looks a lot like last year's CC30e (old control panel, etc), making me think that Cub Cadet is the priority and Craftsman is the "trickle-down"
@@mattsreviews1009 thank you for that info - I didn’t know Mtd/cub/craftsman were connected
Ryobi have a lead acid battery 👎. The two MTD have lithium-ion battery👍.
@@jonrob4675 Stanley Black and Decker bought the Craftsman name/rights sometime ago, several years ago they bought partial ownership of MTD with the right to exercise an option to buy the control of MTD. They exercised that option earlier this year. They say that MTD production will be basically all electric in 5 or so years.
@@mattsreviews1009 This cub thingy seems like an expensive POS...
That model dont seem to be available at my Lowes.
Lowes doesn't carry Cub Cadet. Currently only available at Home Depot or a local CC dealer. I'd recommend the latter... fewer hoops to jump through if something ever goes wrong
@@mattsreviews1009 Thanks Matt, how does pricing work, can you negotiate like a car?
@@Timanator I'm not sure... never tried to negotiate. They might throw in an extra blade or something, but I doubt they'd lower the price unless it was a prior model year.
Tractor Supply sells Cub Cadet as well.
Hey I recommend getting something like this at a equipment shop. Not sure it be any different pricing on these units because price is probably set. Purchase at a shop probably better warranty and repair situations. Looks nice I would get the Bagger.
Just picked one up for $499 at Home Depot… brand new
U didn’t show how peddles worked
Dose this mower connect to the internet so thge government can mess with you
Show it mowing! Dah
Over priced will buy when price comes down.
Cub Cadet should evaluate the use of individual 40-80 Volt batteries like the EGO tractor uses. Also, Cub Cadet should manufacture electric garden tools comparable to EGO products. Cub Cadet manufactures very good products, but has to be more competitive with products like EGO and other upcoming manufacturers. I look forward to purchasing an electric tractor from an American Company. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 The tractor in this video has many features that I am looking for, but has to package it in a different format. I want to replace all my lawn and garden tools and I am looking for interchangeable power supplies. EGO is the only product in the market that has figured this out!!!!!!!!!!!!! Where’s the American 🇺🇸 ingenuity???????????????? Please start getting your acts together and start producing tools and tractors that AmeriCANs want!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don’t mind paying a little more for AmeriCAN 🇺🇸 products. Our products are the best in the world when we decide to compete!!!
Cub Cadet tractors don’t have interchangeable batteries that you can swipe out when the battery dies!!!!!!!!!! That’s the problem!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fire the engineers who couldn’t figure this out!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please rectify this “dumb” problem with this product. You are literally forcing people to purchase your competitors products because you missed the forest through the trees 🌲 !!! Not AmeriCAN 🇺🇸 know how!!!!!!! We are first and foremost AmeriCANs!!!!!! Don’t lose sight of that!!!!!!!!! Take the batteries that you use for your electric lawn tools and interchange them with the tractor 🚜. Study the EGO tractor and produce a better and more durable product. That’s when I will make my purchases!!!!!!!! Make it happen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This mower and its 30" deck was built for homeowners with smaller yards. Even if it had *infinite* runtime, I wouldn't have purchased if I had to mow over 1.5 acres.
I like the idea of swappable batteries and agree that it'll be a game-changer for their larger (42"+) mowers. But for *this specific mower*, I think it would've increased pricing too much on an already expensive mower.
Why would you tow anyway. This is a low voltage mower . Designed for mowing only
It includes a tow hitch. While you probably wouldn't want to drag an aerator behind it, it's really handy for hauling cartloads of mulch, clippings, etc around the yard...
i mow 6 acres wont do me any good
How do I start the fuckingbthong
We'll be seeing all the batteries on the side of the road soon. Chinese junk
Overpriced and no bagger.
I bought an ego electric push mower, trimmer, edger and the blower in 2019. The following year I bought an extra battery so that I could finish cutting my less than half acre lot. This year my batteries only last about 15 minutes each. DO NOT buy electric!
This reply has nothing to do with this mower or these lithium batteries. Quit crying man.