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Cub Cadet Ultima Z2 50 in. Fabricated Deck 23 HP V-Twin Kawasaki FR Series Engine Dual Hydro Drive Gas Zero Turn Riding Lawn Mower
23 HP Kawasaki® FR V-twin · 50-in AeroForce™ fab deck · dual hydros · 7 mph · 4-year unlimited-hour warranty.
“I cross-shopped the Z2 46 for two weeks. Bit the bullet on the 50 and I'm glad — knocked 15 minutes off my 3-acre mow and I still fit through my 54-in gate. Kawas…”
Harlan D. · Ohio · verified buyer
“I've owned a commercial ProZ at work with an FR-Series engine. Same family, same feel. Smooth, quiet, holds RPM in tall grass, sips fuel. This engine will outlast…”
Marguerite S. · Georgia · verified buyer
“18-in high-back with real armrests, rubber-mounted foot platform, LED lights — I did a 3-hour mow and stepped off feeling like I'd been driving a truck, not a mow…”
Cornelius A. · North Carolina · verified buyer
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Ships free- 23 HP Kawasaki® FR691V commercial-grade V-twin — full-pressure lubrication, canister air cleaner, spin-on oil filter
- 50-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 50 (17AIEAEL010) — 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
23 HP Kawasaki® FR691V commercial-grade V-twin
full-pressure lubrication, canister air cleaner, spin-on oil filter
50-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 50 pairs a 23 HP Kawasaki® FR691V commercial-grade V-twin with a 50-in. AeroForce™ fabricated 11-gauge steel deck and dual EZT2200 hydros. High-back cut-and-sew seat with armrests, tubular-steel frame, cast-iron front axle, LED headlights, 3.5-gal fuel tank, 7 mph forward. 4-year unlimited-hour residential warranty. Model 17AIEAEL010 · Home Depot Ultima-Z2-50.
Cast-iron front axle for durability on rough ground and heavier loads
The Cub Cadet® Ultima® Z2 50 pairs a 23 HP Kawasaki® FR691V commercial-grade V-twin with a 50-in. AeroForce™ fabricated 11-gauge steel deck and dual EZT2200 hydros. High-back cut-and-sew seat with armrests, tubular-steel frame, cast-iron front axle, LED headlights, 3.5-gal fuel tank, 7 mph forward. 4-year unlimited-hour residential warranty. Model 17AIEAEL010 · Home Depot Ultima-Z2-50.
Welded tubular-steel frame for a solid, long-life chassis
The Cub Cadet® Ultima® Z2 50 pairs a 23 HP Kawasaki® FR691V commercial-grade V-twin with a 50-in. AeroForce™ fabricated 11-gauge steel deck and dual EZT2200 hydros. High-back cut-and-sew seat with armrests, tubular-steel frame, cast-iron front axle, LED headlights, 3.5-gal fuel tank, 7 mph forward. 4-year unlimited-hour residential warranty. Model 17AIEAEL010 · Home Depot Ultima-Z2-50.
Technical specs
Specifications
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Cub Cadet Ultima Z2 vs the lineup
Cub Cadet Ultima Z2
$3,6994.7★View →
- 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★This model
- 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
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- Engine
- 20 HP (14.9 kW) V-twin, 40 EXi
- Deck
- 42 in. Accel Deep™
| Model | Price | Engine | Deck | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cub Cadet Ultima Z2View → | $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 Z2(this) | $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 · 2,321 owner reviews
Photos from real owners
(4)50-in deck was the right call over the 46
I cross-shopped the Z2 46 for two weeks. Bit the bullet on the 50 and I'm glad — knocked 15 minutes off my 3-acre mow and I still fit through my 54-in gate. Kawasaki FR691V has torque to spare, deck stays flat and stripes clean. No regrets.
Harlan D. · verified buyer · Ohio
Kawasaki FR691V is the reason
I've owned a commercial ProZ at work with an FR-Series engine. Same family, same feel. Smooth, quiet, holds RPM in tall grass, sips fuel. This engine will outlast the mower and then some.
Marguerite S. · verified buyer · Georgia
Operator platform is a different league
18-in high-back with real armrests, rubber-mounted foot platform, LED lights — I did a 3-hour mow and stepped off feeling like I'd been driving a truck, not a mower. Massive upgrade from my old rider.
Cornelius A. · verified buyer · North Carolina
Cast-iron axle and 4-year unlimited-hour warranty
That combo is why I picked the Cub Cadet over the John Deere Z315E. On my rocky rural yard the cast-iron axle takes root and rock hits the aluminum ones would have bent. Warranty is the best in this class, and it's transferable if I sell.
Ophelia N. · verified buyer · Tennessee
3 acres in 55 minutes
My old 42-in tractor took 2 hours to do this yard. Z2 50 at 7 mph and 3-1/2 in cut height finishes in under an hour. Fuel gauge barely moves — 3.5-gal tank is at 3/4 after a full mow.
Thaddeus P. · verified buyer · Pennsylvania
First zero-turn, learned it in one afternoon
Dual levers were intimidating for the first 20 minutes. By the end of the afternoon I was trimming beds and doing precise passes around trees like I'd owned it for years. Steering dampers make the levers forgiving.
Odetta B. · verified buyer · Michigan
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