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Cub Cadet Z2 42S

Zero-Turn mower · Model 17CIGBYEA10 · Prosumer-duty · Gas

$4,899 Cub Cadet list price

Checked 23 Oct 2026 on the Cub Cadet product page. Tracked since 17 Sep 2026: low $4,899, high $5,099.

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Manufacturer list price only — it excludes tax, freight, dealer setup and any local discount, and dealers set the final price.

The Cub Cadet Z2 42S is a prosumer-grade gas zero-turn mower, built for large residential properties and acreage, with a 42-inch deck and a 726cc engine making 21.5 hp.

At a glance

Power Source
gas
Cutting Width
42 in (1067 mm)
Displacement
44.3 ci (726 cc)
Engine Power
21.5 hp
Transmission
Hydro-Gear EZT 2200
Ground Speed
7 mph
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Engine

Cub Cadet Z2 42S engine specifications
Power Sourcegas
Displacement44.3 ci (726 cc)
Engine Power21.5 hp
Engine MakeKawasaki®
Cylinders2
Engine ModelFR Series
Start TypeIgnition Key

Deck

Cub Cadet Z2 42S deck specifications
Cutting Width42 in (1067 mm)
Blades2
Min Cut Height1 in (25 mm)
Max Cut Height4.5 in (114 mm)
Deck Material11-gauge steel
Deck ConstructionFabricated
Deck Gauge11
Cut Positions15

Drive

Cub Cadet Z2 42S drive specifications
TransmissionHydro-Gear EZT 2200
Ground Speed7 mph
Drive SystemHydrostatic
Reverse Speed3.5 mph

Dimensions

Cub Cadet Z2 42S dimensions specifications
Fuel Capacity3.5 gal (13.2 L)

General

Cub Cadet Z2 42S general specifications
Warranty3 yr

Productivity & acreage

Z2 42S deck width, ground speed and computed acres-per-hour, from the specs we have. Duty class: Prosumer — A higher-capacity homeowner machine for larger properties and acreage.

Acres/hr (80%)
1.66
Acres/hr (100%)
2.97
Deck width
42 in
Ground speed
7 mph

Productivity computed from deck width and ground speed. Compare on the calculator ›

Cub Cadet Z2 42S professional and productivity specifications
Deck width42 in
Engine makeKawasaki®
Engine displacement726 cc
Engine power21.5 hp
TransmissionHydro-Gear EZT 2200
Ground speed7 mph
Cut-height range25 mm – 114 mm
Fuel capacity13.2 L
Warranty3
Deck constructionFabricated
Deck gauge11 ga

Cub Cadet doesn’t publish 8 of these for the Z2 42S: drive type, weight, commercial warranty, spindle type, frame construction, anti-scalp rollers, drive tire size, seat type.

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Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — cubcadet.com.

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What the parts on this spec sheet mean

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Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.

What the specs work out to

Figures MowerFacts computes from Cub Cadet’s own numbers — not published by the manufacturer.

Mowing time

  • ¼ acre9 min 6 min
  • ½ acre18 min 13 min
  • 1 acre36 min 25 min
  • 2 acres1 h 12 min 51 min
  • 5 acres3 h 2 h 6 min

About 36 min per acre at 1.66 acres/hour, mowing at 4.9 mph. The second figure is at the published 7.0 mph top speed (2.38 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows. About 5.8 acres per tank.

Gate & trailer fit

  • 32 in gateToo wide
  • 36 in gateToo wide
  • 48 in gateToo wide

Needs at least 49 in of clearance (estimated).

Power & run time

  • Power per deck inch0.512 hp/in
  • Run time per tank~3.5 h

Mowing times assume 1.66 acres/hour: deck width x 4.9 mph at 80% efficiency, which allows for overlap, turns and trimming. 4.9 mph is 70% of the 7.0 mph top speed Cub Cadet publishes - almost nobody mows flat out. The "at top speed" figure is the same sum at 7.0 mph, shown so you can see it.

Fit uses the deck width plus 6 in for the discharge chute, because Cub Cadet doesn't publish an overall width — measure before buying if a gate is tight.

Run time assumes a typical 1 gal/hour burn at working load; real consumption varies with engine, load and cut.

Cub Cadet Z2 42S questions

What size deck is on the Cub Cadet Z2 42S?

The Cub Cadet Z2 42S has a 42-inch (1067 mm) cutting deck with 2 blades and 11-gauge steel construction.

What engine is in the Cub Cadet Z2 42S?

The Cub Cadet Z2 42S is powered by a Kawasaki® FR Series, 726 cc, 21.5 hp. Horsepower is the manufacturer's own rating.

How fast is the Cub Cadet Z2 42S?

Top ground speed is 7 mph. With its 42-inch deck that works out to about 2.38 acres per hour at 80% efficiency — allowing for overlap, turns and trimming.

How long does the Cub Cadet Z2 42S take to mow an acre?

About 25 min per acre, from its 42-inch deck at 7 mph and 80% efficiency — roughly 2.38 acres an hour, so five acres is about 2 h 6 min. Rough or obstacle-heavy ground takes longer; this is deck width times ground speed, not a timed test.

How big is the fuel tank on the Cub Cadet Z2 42S?

The Cub Cadet Z2 42S holds 3.5 gal (13.2 L) of fuel.

How much does the Cub Cadet Z2 42S cost?

Cub Cadet's published list price is $4,899, checked 23 October 2026. That excludes tax, freight, dealer setup and any local discount — dealers set the final price.

What is the Cub Cadet Z2 42S built for?

Prosumer-duty zero-turn mower. A higher-capacity homeowner machine for larger properties and acreage.

Source: Cub Cadet (manufacturer) · archived copy

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