Cub Cadet Ultima Z3 50

If you've got a half-acre to a few acres of lawn — with some obstacles, slopes, or tight spots — the Z3 50 earns its keep every single time you pull it out. This is a well-engineered machine that gets the job done efficiently and keeps you comfortable doing it.

The Z3 50 runs a 24 HP Kawasaki FR Series twin-cylinder engine — a name that's earned trust with property owners and professionals for decades. The 50-inch AeroForce™ fabricated steel deck (11-gauge) with three blades handles thicker grass and wet Pacific Northwest conditions better than a stamped deck will. With 15 cutting height positions between 1 and 4.5 inches and a foot-pedal dial-adjust lift, you're not fighting the machine — you set it once and mow.

Top forward speed is 7.5 MPH on the Tuff Torq TZ 350 hydrostatic drive, so you're covering ground quickly without sacrificing control. The true zero-turn radius means you spend less time making three-point passes around trees and more time finishing the job.

The 20-inch cut-and-sew high-back seat with head bolster and armrests is a genuine comfort upgrade — not a marketing claim. Pair that with the front caster suspension system and the ergonomic soft-touch lap bar controls, and your back and wrists will feel the difference on a two-hour mowing session versus a basic residential machine.

The LED lightbar with side lights gives you usable visibility in the early morning or on short winter days. An hour meter is included standard — handy for tracking maintenance intervals without guesswork. A rear tow hitch rounds out the practical features for light-duty hauling.

Ideal For:

• Residential and large-lot properties with 1–3 acres of mowing
• Lawns with trees, beds, fences, and other obstacles requiring tight maneuvering
• Operators who mow regularly and want real comfort, not just a seat
• Properties with moderate slopes where controlled speed matters
• Customers who want a mower that will last with proper maintenance

Key Specifications:

• 24 HP Kawasaki FR Series twin-cylinder engine (726cc)
• 50-inch fabricated AeroForce™ deck, 11-gauge steel, three blades
• Tuff Torq TZ 350 hydrostatic drive system
• 7.5 MPH forward / 3.5 MPH reverse
• True zero-turn radius (0°)
• Cutting height: 1"–4.5" (15 positions, foot-pedal dial adjust)
• Front caster suspension
• 20-inch cut-and-sew seat with head bolster and armrests
• LED lightbar with side lights
• Rear tow hitch
• Hour meter included
• 3.5-gallon fuel tank
• Turf Armor tire tread
• 3-year unlimited hours residential warranty; lifetime limited frame and deck shell