Cub Cadet Z1 42
Zero-Turn mower · Model 17ALEACS010 · Residential-duty · Gas
$2,999 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 36 min (25 at top speed) How long for your yard? ›
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The Cub Cadet Z1 42 is a residential-grade gas zero-turn mower, built for mowing open residential acreage quickly, with a 42-inch deck and a 547cc engine.
At a glance
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Engine
| Power Source | gas |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 33.4 ci (547 cc) |
| Engine Make | Cub Cadet® |
| Cylinders | 1 |
| Engine Model | IntelliPOWER® |
| Start Type | Ignition Key |
Deck
| 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
| 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
| Fuel Capacity | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
|---|
Commercial / Pro
| Frame Construction | 2'' x 2'' tubular steel |
|---|---|
| Seat Type | 18" high back |
| Commercial Warranty | No |
General
| Warranty | 3 yr |
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Productivity & acreage
Z1 42 deck width, ground speed and computed acres-per-hour, from the specs we have. Duty class: Residential — Built for home-lawn use.
Productivity computed from deck width and ground speed. Compare on the calculator ›
| Deck width | 42 in |
|---|---|
| Engine make | Cub Cadet® |
| Engine displacement | 547 cc |
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear EZT 2200 |
| Ground speed | 7 mph |
| Cut-height range | 25 mm – 114 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 13.2 L |
| 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 | 18" high back |
Cub Cadet doesn’t publish 5 of these for the Z1 42: engine power, drive type, weight, 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.
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
- 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 Z1 42 questions
What size deck is on the Cub Cadet Z1 42?
The Cub Cadet Z1 42 has a 42-inch (1067 mm) cutting deck with 2 blades and 13-gauge steel construction.
What engine is in the Cub Cadet Z1 42?
The Cub Cadet Z1 42 is powered by a Cub Cadet® IntelliPOWER®, 547 cc. Horsepower is the manufacturer's own rating.
How fast is the Cub Cadet Z1 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 Z1 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 Z1 42?
The Cub Cadet Z1 42 holds 3.5 gal (13.2 L) of fuel.
How much does the Cub Cadet Z1 42 cost?
Cub Cadet's published list price is $2,999, checked 22 October 2026. That excludes tax, freight, dealer setup and any local discount — dealers set the final price.
What is the Cub Cadet Z1 42 built for?
Residential-duty zero-turn mower. Built for home-lawn use.
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