Hello Forum Members,
Wondering if anyone out there has or has used the Cub Cadet Ultima ZTS1/ 2 models? They are Cadet's Ultima zero turn with a steering wheel. I have searched the site (no posts) and performed many web searches for review/ feedback and not a whole lot out there.
Bottom line is my Craftsman died at year 21 - I am bummed but it was a good run. I am looking at replacements and have a few models in mind but the ZTS is giving me a moment of pause due to it being zero turn, has a steering wheel with the front wheels 'not floating', and also can manage hills (20 degree slope) per their specs. I have a sloped yard that ranges from about 5-20 degrees (maybe a little more than 20 in one area) but did not have any issues with the Craftsman navigating. I mow about 1/2 of an acre - with landscaping & trees (I have some turn radius issues at times).
I am trying to determine if this ZTS would work with my yard and other activities - pull behind aerator & pulling a gorilla dump cart up a 15-20 degree hill with a couple hundred pounds loaded (I think it is rated for 250 pulling). I do like to stripe so that is also a consideration.
Looking for some feedback from real users and not 'reviews' from people who were sent the mower from Cadet.
Thanks
P.S. I have looked at the Cadet XT2, ZTS1/2, JD S240, JD X330/ X350 - if there any other models I should consider (understanding the above considerations, please let me know).
Wondering if anyone out there has or has used the Cub Cadet Ultima ZTS1/ 2 models? They are Cadet's Ultima zero turn with a steering wheel. I have searched the site (no posts) and performed many web searches for review/ feedback and not a whole lot out there.
Bottom line is my Craftsman died at year 21 - I am bummed but it was a good run. I am looking at replacements and have a few models in mind but the ZTS is giving me a moment of pause due to it being zero turn, has a steering wheel with the front wheels 'not floating', and also can manage hills (20 degree slope) per their specs. I have a sloped yard that ranges from about 5-20 degrees (maybe a little more than 20 in one area) but did not have any issues with the Craftsman navigating. I mow about 1/2 of an acre - with landscaping & trees (I have some turn radius issues at times).
I am trying to determine if this ZTS would work with my yard and other activities - pull behind aerator & pulling a gorilla dump cart up a 15-20 degree hill with a couple hundred pounds loaded (I think it is rated for 250 pulling). I do like to stripe so that is also a consideration.
Looking for some feedback from real users and not 'reviews' from people who were sent the mower from Cadet.
Thanks
P.S. I have looked at the Cadet XT2, ZTS1/2, JD S240, JD X330/ X350 - if there any other models I should consider (understanding the above considerations, please let me know).
