New 2020 Cub Cadet Ultima ZT2 60 Review & First Mow
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ย. 2024
- 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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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.
Thanks for the tip! Once I sharpened the blades, it was like night and day.
Flip the bolt so the nuts are in the opposite side.
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.
Sounds like a good plan. I'm having some issue with the bolt that secures raising and lower the deck on the front. It keeps coming loose. Always something!
@@GreenMountainDIYGuy isn't that why they make Loctite !
Update: I sharpened the blades as suggested by user B376010 and got the perfect cut! I love this zero turn!
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
Yep, well said!
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.
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.
Good call on keeping the blades sharp!
Got zt2 50😎😎😎
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
That's the model I just bought and it came with a tuff torque transmission and doesn't have the reservoirs by the engine that I've seen on older models with the hydrogear 2800's. Any idea what difference this makes?
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.
I was out mowing today and was thinking about your blade comment. It's the little things like that that I appreciated about youtube comments. New blades for next year, already have some chips!
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🙂
Have fun!
I'm a Ultima zt2 owner. I baby my mower every cut. Maintenance is key
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.
I'm looking at these right now and it breaks my heart that they were $4,000 just two years ago. They're $5300 now and "on sale" online for $4,999. Joy.
bummer....
So I can tell you as a ZT2 50 owner also I’ve owned an RZTL -50
I will let you know you cannot drive super fast with these machines
Mower envy
Just bought mine today and pickup tomorrow. Cant wait!
Awesome, hoping you have had a good experience with the ZT!
On the right arm switch the way the two bolts tighten up. So you don’t gash up your leg.
Make sure you scape that deck out on your mower and keep those blades sharp man! Your cut will be clean as a whistle!
Yep, good call. After sharpening the blades, the cut is much much better!
i would have turn them bolts around no need to tape them
and why no fuel level ?
I like the video but missing the operation steps ... how to turn it on, adjust the blades, lower the deck, etc.
Thanks for watching. This is a review video and not an instructional/operations video.
I love my zt2 60" cut but can't find any blades for it right now.weared
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.
Sure, when you first start, but how about and hour or two into the mow?
@@GreenMountainDIYGuy for myself anyways I don't find it that much of an issue to have to turn off the deck and lift the seat to take a peak. But I also have a good idea of how much I can cut between tanks. I get what your saying and it is convenient to just have a sight glass or gauge but not a deal breaker for me.
I have the same mower. Even picking up the seat and looking at the tank, it’s still hard to tell exactly how much is in there. A gauge would be nice.
Dantastic Agrees. Looking directly down is tough to gauge unless the tank is completely full.
Dantastic exactly, I recently thought to myself, ok, I’m making a bigger deal than what it is but like you said, I lifted the seat the other day and it is hard to tell how much is in the tank when looking straight down!
Kawasaki how can you go wrong!
It is a great engine!
@@GreenMountainDIYGuy where can I purchase one
Got the ZT 1 42 right at 28hours💪🏽
Nice! I'm at about 17 hours now. Got my first flat a couple of days agi...too much air in the tires and it arrived that way from the dealer that way! Make sure to have no more that what the tires says. For the ZT2 60, 10 PSI max.
@@GreenMountainDIYGuy Gotcha will double check mine also, I've seen this mentioned somewhere else also, Thanks💪🏽
Nice toy.
It sure is!
I love the ZT2 But the kawasaki engine has a oil leak at 25 hours. not impressed taking it back to the dealer after mowing season !
Use that warranty!
Why would you buy a zero turn if you’re just going to go in circles?
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!!
Thanks for watching. Yes, a few other small issues have popped-up. I was waiting for Spring to do an update. The nut that holds the front rod that connects to the mower deck keeps coming off. I have to tighten before each mow. Also, I'm seeing more vibration rattling but have only run the mower a few times to move out of the shed. I'm going to bring back to the Dealer this Spring to have the issues looked at.
@@GreenMountainDIYGuy Thank you for the update. I've narrowed my choice down to the Ariens Ikon XD and the Toro Time cutter my ride system. The trannys are sealed and not serviceable....but that's what I'm left with within my price range. Anyway good luck with the cub....I'm hope the dealership can take care of you.
How have you been doing whiteout the fuel gauge?
It's a minor nuisance I just lift the seat and check.
If that sounds like a motorcycle it must be a minibike
Ha ha!
Sounds Like a Motorcycle This Guy Making This Video Is Drunk
Ha ha.
zt2 w/60" fabricated deck here. 2 years in, and the fabricated deck is literally coming apart at the seams. have a cub tractor with a stamped 46", and that thing has held up wayyyyy better.