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Cub Cadet Ultima Z2 46 in. Fabricated Deck 21.5 HP V-Twin Kawasaki FR Series Engine Dual Hydro Drive Gas Zero Turn Riding Lawn Mower
21.5 HP Kawasaki® FR V-twin · 46-in AeroForce™ fab deck · dual hydros · 7 mph · 4-year unlimited-hour warranty.
“I already had the ZT1 46 for four years — great machine. Upgraded to the Z2 46 mostly for the Kawasaki FR651V and cast-iron front axle. The FR is smoother, quiete…”
Everett H. · Ohio · verified buyer
“Coming from a stamped 46-in deck, the AeroForce is a different animal. Deeper shell, better vacuum, throws clippings clean out the side even on wet grass. No clum…”
Marisol G. · Georgia · verified buyer
“The seat on the Z2 is a huge step up from the ZT1. High back, real cut-and-sew, adjustable armrests, and the rubber-mounted foot platform kills vibration. I did a…”
Tobin R. · North Carolina · verified buyer
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Ships free- 21.5 HP Kawasaki® FR651V commercial-grade V-twin — full-pressure lubrication, canister air cleaner, spin-on oil filter
- 46-in. AeroForce™ fabricated 11-gauge steel deck — deeper shell, cleaner cut, better dispersion than a stamped deck
- Dual EZT2200 hydrostatic transaxles with dual-lever steering — 0–7 mph forward, zero-inch turning radius
- 12 single-lever cutting-height positions from 1 in. to 4.5 in.
- Cast-iron front axle for durability on rough ground and heavier loads
Authentic Cub Cadet equipment — sold new
Ships factory-sealed in the manufacturer's original crate with keys, manual and warranty card. Never refurbished, never open-box, never grey-market.
- Manufacturer model Ultima® Z2 46 (17AIEAENA10) — verify the specs on the brand's own site
- Manufacturer warranty registered in your name, serviceable at authorized dealers
- Fulfilled from U.S. warehouses (OH · TX · GA · NV) — not shipped from overseas
- 30-day return window from delivery, no restocking fee
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Product features
Built to cut, season after season
21.5 HP Kawasaki® FR651V commercial-grade V-twin
full-pressure lubrication, canister air cleaner, spin-on oil filter
46-in. AeroForce™ fabricated 11-gauge steel deck
deeper shell, cleaner cut, better dispersion than a stamped deck
Dual EZT2200 hydrostatic transaxles with dual-lever steering
0–7 mph forward, zero-inch turning radius
12 single-lever cutting-height positions from 1 in. to 4.5 in.
The Cub Cadet® Ultima® Z2 46 pairs a 21.5 HP Kawasaki® FR651V commercial-grade V-twin with a 46-in. AeroForce™ fabricated 11-gauge steel deck and dual EZT2200 hydrostatic drives. High-back cut-and-sew seat with armrests, tubular-steel frame, cast-iron front axle, LED headlights, 3.5-gal fuel tank, and 7 mph forward speed. 4-year unlimited-hour residential warranty. Model 17AIEAENA10 · Home Depot Ultima-Z2-46.
Cast-iron front axle for durability on rough ground and heavier loads
The Cub Cadet® Ultima® Z2 46 pairs a 21.5 HP Kawasaki® FR651V commercial-grade V-twin with a 46-in. AeroForce™ fabricated 11-gauge steel deck and dual EZT2200 hydrostatic drives. High-back cut-and-sew seat with armrests, tubular-steel frame, cast-iron front axle, LED headlights, 3.5-gal fuel tank, and 7 mph forward speed. 4-year unlimited-hour residential warranty. Model 17AIEAENA10 · Home Depot Ultima-Z2-46.
Welded tubular-steel frame for a solid, long-life chassis
The Cub Cadet® Ultima® Z2 46 pairs a 21.5 HP Kawasaki® FR651V commercial-grade V-twin with a 46-in. AeroForce™ fabricated 11-gauge steel deck and dual EZT2200 hydrostatic drives. High-back cut-and-sew seat with armrests, tubular-steel frame, cast-iron front axle, LED headlights, 3.5-gal fuel tank, and 7 mph forward speed. 4-year unlimited-hour residential warranty. Model 17AIEAENA10 · Home Depot Ultima-Z2-46.
Technical specs
Specifications
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Cub Cadet Ultima Z2 vs the lineup
Cub Cadet Ultima Z2
$3,6994.7★This model
- Engine
- Kawasaki® FR651V V-twin OHV, 726cc, 21.5 HP
- Deck
- 46 in. AeroForce™ fabricated 11-gauge steel, twin-blade
Cub Cadet Ultima Z2
$3,7994.7★View →
- Engine
- Kawasaki® FR691V V-twin OHV, 726cc, 23 HP
- Deck
- 50 in. AeroForce™ fabricated 11-gauge steel, twin-blade
Toro TimeCutter 42 in.
$1,4994.7★View →
- Engine
- Briggs & Stratton® Professional Series™ V-twin, 22 HP
- Deck
- 42 in. reinforced 13-gauge stamped steel top
Toro TimeCutter MAX 54
$1,9994.8★View →
- Engine
- Kawasaki® FR691V V-twin, 23 HP
- Deck
- 54 in. IronForged® fabricated 10-gauge steel
John Deere Z315E ZTrak
$1,2994.7★View →
- Engine
- 20 HP (14.9 kW) V-twin, 40 EXi
- Deck
- 42 in. Accel Deep™
| Model | Price | Engine | Deck | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cub Cadet Ultima Z2(this) | $3,699 | Kawasaki® FR651V V-twin OHV, 726cc, 21.5 HP | 46 in. AeroForce™ fabricated 11-gauge steel, twin-blade | 4.7★ |
| Cub Cadet Ultima Z2View → | $3,799 | Kawasaki® FR691V V-twin OHV, 726cc, 23 HP | 50 in. AeroForce™ fabricated 11-gauge steel, twin-blade | 4.7★ |
| Toro TimeCutter 42 in.View → | $1,499 | Briggs & Stratton® Professional Series™ V-twin, 22 HP | 42 in. reinforced 13-gauge stamped steel top | 4.7★ |
| Toro TimeCutter MAX 54View → | $1,999 | Kawasaki® FR691V V-twin, 23 HP | 54 in. IronForged® fabricated 10-gauge steel | 4.8★ |
| John Deere Z315E ZTrakView → | $1,299 | 20 HP (14.9 kW) V-twin, 40 EXi | 42 in. Accel Deep™ | 4.7★ |
Manuals & support
Full operator manual and parts diagrams included in the crate. Questions before or after delivery? Call our U.S. team at +1 (929) 520-5580.
Shipping & delivery
Free freight. Ships by transport truck, curbside with liftgate. Our carrier schedules your delivery window in advance.
Warranty & returns
4-year unlimited-hour limited residential; 3-year Kawasaki engine plus a 30-day money-back guarantee — buy with zero risk.
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Excellent · 2,296 owner reviews
Photos from real owners
(4)Kawasaki FR is the reason to buy this over the ZT1
I already had the ZT1 46 for four years — great machine. Upgraded to the Z2 46 mostly for the Kawasaki FR651V and cast-iron front axle. The FR is smoother, quieter, and holds RPM in tall grass better than the Kohler on the ZT1. Same great AeroForce deck, more mower underneath.
Everett H. · verified buyer · Ohio
AeroForce fab deck cuts like a commercial
Coming from a stamped 46-in deck, the AeroForce is a different animal. Deeper shell, better vacuum, throws clippings clean out the side even on wet grass. No clumping, no double-cut. Lawn looks striped without a roller.
Marisol G. · verified buyer · Georgia
18-in seat with armrests is worth the upgrade
The seat on the Z2 is a huge step up from the ZT1. High back, real cut-and-sew, adjustable armrests, and the rubber-mounted foot platform kills vibration. I did a 2.5-hour mow and stepped off feeling fine. LED lights are bright and actually useful at dusk.
Tobin R. · verified buyer · North Carolina
Cast-iron axle and tubular frame feel commercial
Picked the Z2 over the John Deere Z315E for the cast-iron front axle, Kawasaki engine, and 4-year unlimited-hour warranty. On my rooty rural yard the axle takes hits the aluminum ones would have bent. Feels like it will last a very long time.
Selene D. · verified buyer · Tennessee
7 mph and 46-in deck is the sweet spot
46-in deck is the right size for gates and trim work, 7 mph turns 2 acres into a 45-minute mow. Kawasaki drinks less gas than I expected — the 3.5-gal tank goes almost 3.5 hours of steady mowing.
Rashad B. · verified buyer · Pennsylvania
First zero-turn, learned it in one tank
Dual levers were intimidating on the test drive. By the end of the first tank I was trimming beds and doing K-turns like I'd owned one for years. Cub Cadet's steering dampers make the levers forgiving — small inputs don't send you sideways.
Odalys P. · verified buyer · Michigan
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