Cub Cadet ZT1 42

Zero-Turn mower · Model 17AIEACSA10 · Prosumer-duty · Gas

$3,429 Cub Cadet list price

Checked 23 Oct 2026 on the Cub Cadet product page. Tracking since 17 Sep 2026; no change recorded yet.

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

Weighs 500 lb
On a 6×12 trailer 1,400 lb towed, single-axle 3,500 lb
Mows an acre in 36 min (25 at top speed) How long for your yard? ›
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The Cub Cadet ZT1 42 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. It weighs 500 lb (226.8 kg).

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 ZT1 42 engine specifications
Power Source	gas
Displacement	44.3 ci (726 cc)
Engine Power	21.5 hp
Engine Make	Kawasaki®
Cylinders	2
Engine Model	FR Series
Start Type	Ignition Key

Deck

Cub Cadet ZT1 42 deck specifications
Cutting Width	42 in (1067 mm)
Blades	2
Min Cut Height	1 in (25 mm)
Max Cut Height	4.5 in (114 mm)
Deck Material	13-gauge steel
Deck Construction	Stamped
Deck Gauge	13
Cut Positions	15

Drive

Cub Cadet ZT1 42 drive specifications
Transmission	Hydro-Gear EZT 2200
Ground Speed	7 mph
Drive Tire Size	20”x 8”-8"
Drive System	Hydrostatic
Reverse Speed	3.5 mph

Dimensions

Cub Cadet ZT1 42 dimensions specifications
Weight	500 lbs (226.8 kg)
Fuel Capacity	3.5 gal (13.2 L)

Commercial / Pro

Cub Cadet ZT1 42 commercial / pro specifications
Frame Construction	2'' x 2'' tubular steel
Seat Type	20" high back
Commercial Warranty	No

General

Cub Cadet ZT1 42 general specifications
Warranty	3 yr

Productivity & acreage

ZT1 42 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 ZT1 42 professional and productivity specifications
Deck width	42 in
Engine make	Kawasaki®
Engine displacement	726 cc
Engine power	21.5 hp
Transmission	Hydro-Gear EZT 2200
Ground speed	7 mph
Cut-height range	25 mm – 114 mm
Fuel capacity	13.2 L
Weight	226.8 kg
Warranty	3
Commercial warranty	No
Deck construction	Stamped
Deck gauge	13 ga
Frame construction	2'' x 2'' tubular steel
Drive tire size	20”x 8”-8"
Seat type	20" high back

Cub Cadet doesn’t publish 3 of these for the ZT1 42: drive type, spindle type, anti-scalp rollers.

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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 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.

Weight & hauling

Machine weight500 lb
+ 6×12 trailer900 lb
Towed weight1,400 lb
single-axle 3,500 lbCarries it, 2,100 lb spare
tandem-axle 7,000 lbCarries it, 5,600 lb spare

Needs a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer and a vehicle rated to tow at least 1,400 lb.

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.

Towed weight adds a 900 lb allowance for a 6x12 open utility trailer to Cub Cadet's published machine weight. Your trailer's own weight is on its VIN plate. Tongue weight, axle placement and your vehicle's tow rating are still yours to check — this is the load, not a loading plan.

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

Cub Cadet ZT1 42 questions

What size deck is on the Cub Cadet ZT1 42?

The Cub Cadet ZT1 42 has a 42-inch (1067 mm) cutting deck with 2 blades and 13-gauge steel construction.

What engine is in the Cub Cadet ZT1 42?

The Cub Cadet ZT1 42 is powered by a Kawasaki® FR Series, 726 cc, 21.5 hp. Horsepower is the manufacturer's own rating.

How much does the Cub Cadet ZT1 42 weigh?

The Cub Cadet ZT1 42 weighs 500 lb (226.8 kg) as specified by Cub Cadet.

What size trailer do I need for the Cub Cadet ZT1 42?

At 500 lb, the Cub Cadet ZT1 42 on a typical 6x12 open utility trailer (about 900 lb empty) is roughly 1,400 lb of towed weight. That is within a single-axle 3,500 lb trailer, and your tow vehicle needs to be rated for at least 1,400 lb. Tongue weight, axle placement and your own trailer's empty weight still have to be checked — this is the arithmetic, not a loading plan.

How fast is the Cub Cadet ZT1 42?

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 ZT1 42 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 ZT1 42?

The Cub Cadet ZT1 42 holds 3.5 gal (13.2 L) of fuel.

How much does the Cub Cadet ZT1 42 cost?

Cub Cadet's published list price is $3,429, checked 23 October 2026. That excludes tax, freight, dealer setup and any local discount — dealers set the final price.

What is the Cub Cadet ZT1 42 built for?

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

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