Cub Cadet ZTX5 54
Zero-Turn mower · Model 47RKAAA7A10 · Prosumer-duty · Gas
$8,399 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 23 min (16 at top speed) How long for your yard? ›
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The Cub Cadet ZTX5 54 is a prosumer-grade gas zero-turn mower, built for large residential properties and acreage, with a 54-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 | FS Series |
| Start Type | Ignition Key |
Deck
| Cutting Width | 54 in (1372 mm) |
|---|---|
| Blades | 3 |
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4.8 in (121 mm) |
| Deck Material | 10-gauge steel with 2-gauge reinforcement |
| Deck Construction | Reinforced Fabricated |
| Deck Gauge | 10 |
| Cut Positions | 17 |
Drive
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear ZT 3200 |
|---|---|
| Ground Speed | 8.5 mph |
| Drive System | Hydrostatic |
| Reverse Speed | 3.5 mph |
Dimensions
| Fuel Capacity | 5.5 gal (20.8 L) |
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General
| Warranty | 4 yr |
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Productivity & acreage
ZTX5 54 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 | 54 in |
|---|---|
| Engine make | Kawasaki® |
| Engine displacement | 726 cc |
| Engine power | 24 hp |
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear ZT 3200 |
| Ground speed | 8.5 mph |
| Cut-height range | 25 mm – 121 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 20.8 L |
| Warranty | 4 |
| Deck construction | Reinforced Fabricated |
| Deck gauge | 10 ga |
Cub Cadet doesn’t publish 8 of these for the ZTX5 54: 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 acre12 min 8 min
- 1 acre23 min 16 min
- 2 acres46 min 32 min
- 5 acres1 h 56 min 1 h 21 min
- 10 acres3 h 51 min 2 h 42 min
About 23 min per acre at 2.6 acres/hour, mowing at 5.9 mph. The second figure is at the published 8.5 mph top speed (3.71 acres/hour) — faster than anyone really mows. About 14.3 acres per tank.
Gate & trailer fit
- 32 in gateToo wide
- 36 in gateToo wide
- 48 in gateToo wide
Needs at least 61 in of clearance (estimated).
Power & run time
- Power per deck inch0.444 hp/in
- Run time per tank~5.5 h
Mowing times assume 2.6 acres/hour: deck width x 5.9 mph at 80% efficiency, which allows for overlap, turns and trimming. 5.9 mph is 70% of the 8.5 mph top speed Cub Cadet publishes - almost nobody mows flat out. The "at top speed" figure is the same sum at 8.5 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 ZTX5 54 questions
What size deck is on the Cub Cadet ZTX5 54?
The Cub Cadet ZTX5 54 has a 54-inch (1372 mm) cutting deck with 3 blades and 10-gauge steel with 2-gauge reinforcement construction.
What engine is in the Cub Cadet ZTX5 54?
The Cub Cadet ZTX5 54 is powered by a Kawasaki® FS Series, 726 cc, 24 hp. Horsepower is the manufacturer's own rating.
How fast is the Cub Cadet ZTX5 54?
Top ground speed is 8.5 mph. With its 54-inch deck that works out to about 3.71 acres per hour at 80% efficiency — allowing for overlap, turns and trimming.
How long does the Cub Cadet ZTX5 54 take to mow an acre?
About 16 min per acre, from its 54-inch deck at 8.5 mph and 80% efficiency — roughly 3.71 acres an hour, so five acres is about 1 h 21 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 ZTX5 54?
The Cub Cadet ZTX5 54 holds 5.5 gal (20.8 L) of fuel.
How much does the Cub Cadet ZTX5 54 cost?
Cub Cadet's published list price is $8,399, checked 23 October 2026. That excludes tax, freight, dealer setup and any local discount — dealers set the final price.
What is the Cub Cadet ZTX5 54 built for?
Prosumer-duty zero-turn mower. A higher-capacity homeowner machine for larger properties and acreage.
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