Cub Cadet Z3 60S
Zero-Turn mower · Model 17CIGGY5A10 · Prosumer-duty · Gas
$6,599 Cub Cadet list price
Manufacturer list price only — it excludes tax, freight, dealer setup and any local discount, and dealers set the final price.
- Mows an acre in 25 min (18 at top speed) How long for your yard? ›
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The Cub Cadet Z3 60S is a prosumer-grade gas zero-turn mower, built for large residential properties and acreage, with a 60-inch deck and a 726cc engine making 24 hp.
At a glance
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Engine
| Power Source | gas |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 24 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Engine Model | FR Series |
| Start Type | Ignition Key |
Deck
| Cutting Width | 60 in (1524 mm) |
|---|---|
| Blades | 3 |
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Deck Material | 11-gauge steel |
| Deck Construction | Reinforced Fabricated |
| Deck Gauge | 11 |
| Cut Positions | 15 |
Drive
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear ZT 2800 |
|---|---|
| Ground Speed | 7 mph |
| Drive System | Hydrostatic |
| Reverse Speed | 3.5 mph |
Dimensions
| Fuel Capacity | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
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General
| Warranty | 3 yr |
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Productivity & acreage
Z3 60S 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.
Productivity computed from deck width and ground speed. Compare on the calculator ›
| Deck width | 60 in |
|---|---|
| Engine make | Kawasaki® |
| Engine displacement | 726 cc |
| Engine power | 24 hp |
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear ZT 2800 |
| Ground speed | 7 mph |
| Cut-height range | 25 mm – 114 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 13.2 L |
| Warranty | 3 |
| Deck construction | Reinforced Fabricated |
| Deck gauge | 11 ga |
Cub Cadet doesn’t publish 8 of these for the Z3 60S: 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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What the specs work out to
Figures MowerFacts computes from Cub Cadet’s own numbers — not published by the manufacturer.
Mowing time
- ¼ acre6 min 4 min
- ½ acre13 min 9 min
- 1 acre25 min 18 min
- 2 acres51 min 35 min
- 5 acres2 h 6 min 1 h 28 min
- 10 acres4 h 13 min 2 h 57 min
About 25 min per acre at 2.38 acres/hour, mowing at 4.9 mph. The second figure is at the published 7.0 mph top speed (3.39 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows. About 8.3 acres per tank.
Gate & trailer fit
- 32 in gateToo wide
- 36 in gateToo wide
- 48 in gateToo wide
Needs at least 66 in of clearance (estimated).
Power & run time
- Power per deck inch0.4 hp/in
- Run time per tank~3.5 h
Mowing times assume 2.38 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 Z3 60S questions
What size deck is on the Cub Cadet Z3 60S?
The Cub Cadet Z3 60S has a 60-inch (1524 mm) cutting deck with 3 blades and 11-gauge steel construction.
What engine is in the Cub Cadet Z3 60S?
The Cub Cadet Z3 60S is powered by a Kawasaki® FR Series, 726 cc, 24 hp. Horsepower is the manufacturer's own rating.
How fast is the Cub Cadet Z3 60S?
Top ground speed is 7 mph. With its 60-inch deck that works out to about 3.39 acres per hour at 80% efficiency — allowing for overlap, turns and trimming.
How long does the Cub Cadet Z3 60S take to mow an acre?
About 18 min per acre, from its 60-inch deck at 7 mph and 80% efficiency — roughly 3.39 acres an hour, so five acres is about 1 h 28 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 Z3 60S?
The Cub Cadet Z3 60S holds 3.5 gal (13.2 L) of fuel.
How much does the Cub Cadet Z3 60S cost?
Cub Cadet's published list price is $6,599, checked 23 October 2026. That excludes tax, freight, dealer setup and any local discount — dealers set the final price.
What is the Cub Cadet Z3 60S built for?
Prosumer-duty zero-turn mower. A higher-capacity homeowner machine for larger properties and acreage.
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