CUB CADET ZT 1 Finishing what the factory started. 3rd edition MODs. (almost done)

CUB CADET left us out to dry on some simple upgrades on the ZT 1 . a Horn. backup mirrors, seat cable, mudflaps, Arm Rests, hub caps, Chute control and more! You'll have to look! Warning do not do this at home!

[@re9473]

Damn, you did everything. I wish you linked all the materials you used you gotta do that. 💪💪

[@mrmichaeltscott]

@re9473 me too. But it's all either scrap I had laying around or stuff on Amazon that newer stuff will be available soon after I posted. So just throwing ideas around what you can do.

[@__fu]

This dude is very obviously retired.

[@unclerico1044]

Damn dude. This is like Pimp my Ride but for mowers. This is awesome!

[@motorhead515]

Dude, hell yeah! This thing is hooked up! Just bought mine today! Can’t wait to make it mine!👍🏻

[@danrascal4045]

Cub Cadet should hire you for sure. Great job!

[@shadwell749]

Dang that is the best looking mower I saw

[@quinnpa1976]

Just bought one myself and the first thing I thought was getting a phone holder to attach to the right control arm for music! :D Nice Kawasaki stickers too!

[@jimmygermain6340]

Cub Cadet would have the most expensive zero-turn.

[@larrylass4268]

Like your additions. They are simple but useful. I added a speedometer and a herbicide sprayer attached to the frame for small spot treatments as I mow over a weed patch. I need to mow at 3 mph to apply the correct rate.

[@wyldmansix7]

Love what you did! The horn is the icing on the cake 😂👍🏼

[@sdd4299]

I just bought a Zt2 60 and came across this video. Wow! Love it!

[@mrmichaeltscott]

Thanks for watching. It's nice to get ideas. 🤣🤣

[@digitalgoonie]

“Mud flaps…” lol! I like you and your awesome mower mods!

[@mrmichaeltscott]

Thanks for watching!

[@bige.3474]

I've used mine twice now. Mud flaps are a must.

[@leechburglights]

😂 Who are the 28 people who thumb's down this video? LOL This is incredible! Love this whole idea up upgrading it. I see guys wasted $10-$20k on a brand new vehicle to "upgrade" their rig. This makes way more sense to me.

[@leechburglights]

@@mrmichaeltscott I want you to know that you're video inspired me to do my own mods to my new Ultima ZT1 50". My first zero turn mower ever. During my first drive (horrible driving skills mind you 😂) I found I really disliked backing up. It was different on the old rider, and I ended up ordering some side mirrors. I picked out a larger set that fit an ATV. The hours meter arrived 2 days ago, along with a voltage meter, seat springs (wow awesome), and the deck spray out valve. The cellphone holder and seat cable-stop (hold the seat when leaning forward to check fuel level) are on the way. Maybe, I've invested $130 into it? The weather has been dry for the past 3 weeks here in south western PA, so no mowing for a while till we get some rain. I'm sure I will do more, but this is enough to get me going 😊

[@rodneyburnham1331]

Very nice. Yesterday i purchased a Cub Cadet Ultima RT1 42" for my little yard. I love your mods. Now i'll just need more money to mod my mower instead of my Concours.

[@mrmichaeltscott]

My dad has the 42. It shoots grass 10 yards. 🤣🤣🤣 it's a beast.

[@Mau105]

Very impressive and to the point, a great contribution!

[@marcellemay7721]

I just had to leave a comment, because this is over the top! You gave me a few good ideas.

[@mrmichaeltscott]

Got to have fun.

[@JJE2010MO]

What fun add-on's ! Great upgrades and video, ty

[@LiLScoggs08]

The flaps, light switch, phone holder, rpm gauge with meter, and seat springs are all very useful. Horn, side lights, tv are way too much for a mower lol cool additions overall!

[@mrmichaeltscott]

TV maybe. Side lights and horn I use Every time.

[@DIYWISCO]

I’ve never seen a tv on a mower before lol, I’m gonna do the mud flaps, seat cable, seat springs and arms rests

[@mrmichaeltscott]

My flaps are 48 long. I determine 60 would be better.

[@davidmitchellsr6364]

@@mrmichaeltscott This is very nifty! Where did you get the mud flaps or how did you acquire them?

[@mrmichaeltscott]

@@davidmitchellsr6364 i made them from kydex. I'm like 110% happy about it. They REALLY work!

[@christiewatson8657]

@@mrmichaeltscott What thickness of kydex did you use?

[@mrmichaeltscott]

@@christiewatson8657 about 3 16th

[@chasg9779]

if anyone has slow cranking issues like i had, that turned out to be a grounding issue from corrosion of the ground cable to frame by the starter solenoid , add a 10 gauge wire from the negative battery directly to the engine block ,problem solved .

[@dumdiversaspapalbull1452]

Sounds about right.

[@andrewkirkpatrick8517]

Damn! You nailed it. Cub could add those lights for practically nothing. Same with the electronics. The should come standard on mowers.

[@Philc40]

You did an excellent job!! Congratulations on a Super Cadet Zero Turn! The only thing I added is a suspension seat.

[@PoweredByDave1]

Right on, brother! Just got me a ZT1 54", needed the inspiration!

[@danubus111]

Own a zt1 54". Second year. A shame that I had to buy and install the hour meter myself.. $4000 and it couldn't include a $30 part that should be standard. Love the mower though. Also doing upgrades. Thanks for a few extra ideas

[@aaronspencer6537]

Love it!! Watching the game wile mowing 😅

[@RJJackson09]

Crooked lines everywhere 😂

[@lorenrickey5481]

Nice upgrades. Needs flames, lol.

[@Artanis1000]

Excellent mods. I have the same mower and just added a USB charging port for my cellphone. I use Bluetooth headset connected to my cell phone as well.

[@baracktrump1410]

Just purchased me a new Bad Boy ZT Avenger, you just gave me several ideas ill soon add to mine.

[@mrmichaeltscott]

I had that one on the list. It probably cuts better.

[@kevinjarvis5840]

@@mrmichaeltscott I commented above about where you got the items like the hubcaps the caps for the grease fittings. Any help would be appreciated.

[@LilShay27]

You, Sir, are hilarious! I love it, all of it!!

[@mrmichaeltscott]

Someone gets me. 🤣🤣🤣

[@bfife2838]

Very nice job, Sir!! Git busy! LOL!!

[@RolyRhodes]

I like my toys..! Gonna do some of your add-ons for my ZT1 42" Nice job Mike...😎👍

[@mrmichaeltscott]

It's a fun mower. I love the horn. I've caught so many off guard with that. 🤣🤣🤣

[@101bennyc]

This guys mower it’s better then my apartment

[@ashwinsharma2143]

Brilliant!!! You should be a product designer/tester for Cub Cadet.

[@dumdiversaspapalbull1452]

I was wondering when you were going to get to the LiveScope on the front. 😂 Maaaan, that’s a nice setup.

[@tonywoods3197]

Nice and a Horn to Tell everyone to Get Off 😂🤣👍 My Lawn

[@cpj9215]

Great Job. I like it. Did some mods to mine as well 2 yrs ago but thanks for the other ideas 👍

[@robognian2747]

Awesome job!

[@usoafreight2696]

Well shoot man add some brake lights and rverse lights, you can get this sucker vinned! LOL Man this is a nice setup!!!!!

[@agilliland1386]

like those hubcaps

[@mrmichaeltscott]

Caps off like M&M containers. They screw right on. Any container that size.

[@501pearl]

Good ole boy must have some terrific ears to hear cell phone music on his Cub Cadet!

[@mrmichaeltscott]

Bluetooth noise canceling earbuds.

[@sonsofliberty3081]

If cub sold it like this it would have been a 2,500 dollar up charge

[@JB-sw8db]

You forgot the fuzzy dice

[@derekreynolds6384]

You should make a video tutorial on what you used for the lights for the deck and how to install great idea.

[@toddbrowning3706]

Awesome work! Great video

[@jessehatley1908]

Nice and great job!!!

[@paulsworld07]

Why was i waiting for Xhibit to pop out? You been pimped!

[@Nozinbonsai]

They should have side lights and steel seat springs from factory, not too sure about the rest though!

[@bigsonslawncare]

Ok Mike I quit! You've truly changed The Game💪🏽

[@mrmichaeltscott]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@oldschool6268]

Just add a license plate and registration and your ready for the road !😂

[@benterwellen]

Very Nice job

[@Loxahatcheebrian1]

Amazing! You made it right.

[@M1hunglow]

LoL, Pimped Out! I love it.

[@mrmichaeltscott]

I just did the blade S spindles to star with new blades. 100% better cut. I should have done it day 1. I had the parts since new. Just figured I'd wait until I needed. Just wow how much better it cuts.

[@TheCrxx]

I just got a ultima zt1 54. Gonna do a few of those mods ro mine!

[@benjaminmoore1535]

Man you nailed it! Well done sir, love to see links embedded to the product s you used like Hobbs meter, cell phone holder, edge lights etc..but seriously dead one great job!

[@mrmichaeltscott]

Understood. I do this just as a helpful hobby. For no money and no affiliates. So no links. There are links in comments though. Just having fun with it.

[@mccaylasica2285]

Can you provide the model number or a link for the hour reader?

[@chris-thumper7205]

Yea, I'd like to add one to mine as well.

[@goldienakamoto7894]

DAM YOU HOOKED IT UP

[@missvicxen3593]

WTF! 😂 This is amazing! Will you come soup up my new cub cadet? You could start a tv show called Trick my Mower

[@mrmichaeltscott]

🤣🤣🤣 it's still going strong. I'm down to 1 mirror. Best thing is the lights and mud flaps. Zero dirt on the deck just clippings that blow right off.

[@fredrickmoody4817]

You have a list with the part numbers and such and where you got them, I really like that hour meter that does oil and air!

[@mrmichaeltscott]

Runleader self powered on amazon. www.amazon.com/dp/B08FH3FV86?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@tinman3505]

I'm not sure you can or should be stepping on the deck . Maybe I'm wrong Might consider putting in the link where you bought all the Items

[@billschnarr348]

You must live on this thing!

[@mrmichaeltscott]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tomg4084]

You got way too much free time! Where you at I'll drop mine off next week?

[@thedungeon1288]

This is pretty awesome!

[@emmamagic]

Please add a video on installing your Runleader Maintenance Reminder.......

[@mrmichaeltscott]

@emmamagic is in the instructions. Just basically wrapping the wire around the plug wire.

[@buchhorn88]

Awesome setup!

[@RoadieWingZZ]

Mirrors are old school. You should install a backup camera and feed it to you display screen. Also, why does it look like there’s a split in your front frame cross member right above the deck mount nut?

[@mrmichaeltscott]

I think that split is either the antenna fit the TV or a cord to the TV.

[@tbar1047]

I think that's over kill unless you use your mower as transportation 😂😂😂

[@mrmichaeltscott]

🤣🤣🤣 I Agree! 🤣🤣🤣

[@craigkeller]

Nice mods! I kept my phone in the cup holder where it could jump out and get mowed.

[@mrmichaeltscott]

I hope that didn't happen. I moved the phone holder to the vertical part of the push bar and while mowing is easy to see. I have put mine in the cup holder. But it did look jumpy. I buried my phone once when it fell off my tractor while boxblading. It would ring and I located it with a stethoscope to unearth it. 🤣🤣

[@UNCLE-DRONY]

You are a sick man, ,,,,,brilliant,,,,, but sick.,,,,,,✌🏼😊

[@billjones6830]

wheres the mini fridge for the beer and the hole in the set to poop though

[@1987deandre]

I'd be riding down the street instead of mowing the lawn to many cool mods🤣🤣🤣

[@mrmichaeltscott]

🤣🤣🤣 the mpg really sucks.

[@jerrycrowe1228]

How about a sun shade

[@ScottyLo]

Nice build.

[@markcusjohns1894]

Totally impressed! I’m plotting and planning upgrades for mine. I might add some multi-colored LEDs, some fur for the mirrors, and some hydraulics for some three wheel motion. LOL!! On the serious side, what’s the pump for?

[@mrmichaeltscott]

Air horns. They've come in handy quite a bit.

[@MrRedHotChiliMan]

Man that’s awesome!

[@EarlMantis]

Why aren’t you working as an engineer for cub cadet instead of mowing lawns for a living?

[@mrmichaeltscott]

Lol thank you! I'm just a big Cub Cadet fan. This is one of 5 I own. They do things pretty smart. But I always look to improve and make it my own. Today i turned the exhaust deflector 180° to point 7 Oclock and installed insulation on the underside of the removable deck to deflect sound. Much quieter now. Thanks for the nice comment.

[@williamvarnell3158]

Thanks Michael for sharing your enthusiasm for taking a great machine and making it even better! I’just bought the ZT1 50” four days ago. I’ve been mowing my 2 acres with a nice John Deere LT 160 for several years. The steering went out finally after 17 years so I decided it was time to take the plunge to the New World of zero turn mowing. All I can say is wow why didn’t I do this year’s ago, and as far as the cub cadet goes, I know they make a good product but apparently this year they really came out swinging with this great lineup of Ultima mowers! It would have been awesome to have the armrests and the hourmeter on it however I understand the business of why they did that and in return they put on the Kawasaki engine in the awesome headlamps and what can you say when you look at that 2“ x 2“ continuous tubular steel frame in that color that just screams at you. I never did mind spending three hours mowing my yard giving the gratification that you get from doing that but now when my wife says “The yard needs mowing honey” hi just smile and say ” I know right“ When I saw your video I just thought wow it can get better! Anyway I already have the run leader digital hour meter that you showcased and I am going to be installing it this afternoon. You remind me of my cousin Jimmy down in Chattanooga, good old boy just doing his thing! Fun but no nonsense! Thanks for taking the time to show us what you have done for inspiration, happy mowing and whatever else you plan on doing with that beast. All the best Bill in Michigan!

[@chasg9779]

another add on would be the seat slides from a zt4 part number SI-110691PS with the added trac seat suspensions kit sure helped mine after a double knee replacement , i'm able to adjust the seat for him and her when she cuts

[@Ryobifanatics]

Very cool mower. Now I need to set mine up like this. Where did you find the mirrors and the phone mount can you share the purchase links please.

[@mrmichaeltscott]

Amazon. Bicycle parts. There's even better available now.

[@chinov9445]

Pimp out CADET The horn tho 😂😂😂

[@bowman8980]

Looks really nice. Which cell phone holder did you get? Thanks

[@kevinjarvis5840]

Where can I get the caps for the bearings and the hour meter ? And hub caps

[@southerndude8250]

Man. I like that

[@jonbosworth6075]

Impressive mods! Can you share a link for the Bluetooth transmitter?

[@mrmichaeltscott]

They sell them many brands and prices. Just search your fav store. They make a mini stereo 8 receiver and transmitter. If you have BT headphones already. You just need the Transmitter. It plugs into earphone slot and transmits BT signal.

[@sithian10]

I love what you've done. How do you keep your deck so clean?

[@mrmichaeltscott]

First i waxed it day one. Then i spray no touch tire cleaner/ shine. Then i use a 200mph blower after i mow. And the mudflaps help alot.

[@chris2790]

He doesn't mow with it. Just drives it around his yard watching TV. And blowing his horn at people in the street.

[@jaiquanstudios4165]

This so dope nice

[@mrmichaeltscott]

It's been fun. Just did the springs service.

[@jaiquanstudios4165]

@@mrmichaeltscott nice looking forward into buy one and doing the mods how did you do the mud guards

[@gentlegto]

Excellent Job. I recently purchased a 54 inch and have added the mirrors ,where did you get the caps for the top wheel bolts and how did you wire the off and on switch for your lights...Thanks

[@tomnguyen7412]

Yours is Cadillac of all pawn movers.

[@mattlawson6975]

Came here looking for a solution to hold the discharge chute up, and i can see a cord coming from it on your mower, but unfortunately you didn't discuss that mod so i have no clue what you sis there. Can you let me know? Thanks!

[@mrmichaeltscott]

Drilled a hole. Ran 550 cord through it. A high power magnet holds it in place. Used clear tape to protect paint from magnet. You can also just loop it around the foot pedal for deck height. I did talk about it.

[@randybarnes6661]

Hey buddy what is the digital thang you said measures everything rpm air filter exed and where did you get it and digital volt meter. Thanks buddy

[@kevinmccune9324]

Good job, the ones I like( which should be stock_ Hourmeter, armrests and mud flaps( wonder how long the ungreasable casters will last? I have a brandnew 50" ZT1 which I am sacrificing for $3000 should anyone be intersted, had to get the 4 wheel steering one for my hilly terrain and am going to take a loss on my zero hr ZT1, to get it out of the shed.

[@pescadinho1982]

An I send you my mower so you can the the same retrofits that’s looks cool Sir

[@taxationistheft2.0]

The next edition of pimp my lawnmower

[@dudester3263]

Can you pimp my mower like this lol

[@jconn5865]

If I drop mine off at your house with a few hundred dollars, would you duplicate it ? 😂

[@flexing1013]

nice!!

[@JTRUTH2025]

Where did you get all the "Stuff"?? Do you have links to the Caps on front casters??? Phone Holder?? TV?? Any Vids of Intsalling any of this???Thanx Man! Great Job!

[@MrTinMan34]

Yes I’m trying to find the phone holder!!!

[@MrTinMan34]

Would love to see install videos or how the wiring looks!!

[@coreygunz68]

Your battery looks so much bigger than mine

[@mrmichaeltscott]

Came with it. Still going strong.

[@peepsnet]

I bought the same Tach. Where did you install the sencing wire and what setting did you use in the menu?

[@Sdk87a]

Do you have pictures or a video of the hour meter install?

[@robertacannuccijr6340]

That's awesome 👌

[@genesmay6589]

Needs a larger fuel tank..guess you could tow one with the hitch..

[@mrmichaeltscott]

It's residential. CC own description for its use notes that. Tank is sized properly. If you have 2 acres and fill up at the end of each mow you'll never run out of fuel or get condensation. Of which by the way would be a problem with a larger tank.