WATCH THIS FIRST before you buy Cub Cadet Ultima ZTS1 46

[@CubCadetAustralia]

Fantastic balanced review thanks for sharing!

[@jelreviews]

Thanks Cub Cadet for commenting!!

[@ParcoUpchurch]

@@jelreviews Thank you Sir! 51yrs old have been pushing a mower all my life. New home required a riding mower so I got the ZTS1 42" at the end of Dec. Cannot wait to use it. The time to detail everything was HUGE to a newbie to any mower like this. Again, thank you the visual was priceless! I like to mulch so I did get the Cadet Mulching Kit. You may not be able to answer this but I will not be shooting clipping out the side so I do not even want to attach that part. The mulch kit has the plug that covers the dech hole. If using the plug, I should not need the chut deflector?

[@BjornHoekstra]

@CubCadetAustralia should be QR Coding this video as an instruction video. Put the QR Code on their manuals so people don't have to look at paper and have a reference to this instead. Very well explained. Give this man something for his efforts and not just a cap and a shirt.

[@BillMontgomery-b6l]

Great review. I thought, no way would can watch 27 minutes of a mower review. I am sad that it is over! I will be buying this mower now, thank you for taking the time to do this video.

[@alisonholtom160]

Am considering buying one of these [already have a smaller Cub Cadet, awesome machines!]. Excellent video, thank you so much from 💚Aotearoa NZ 😃

[@jelreviews]

No probs... I'm still very happy with this machine. It's a powerhouse.

[@Iseekoutthetruth]

Looks Fun To Drive. When I Built Golf Course In Florida, We Had Something Similar To This.

[@larrylass4268]

Bought my ZTS1 46" in 2022 and still find it fun to mow. I did not add a catcher but added a herbicide sprayer. Mows steep slopes and tall grass. Not cheap but cheap mowers could not tackle places where I have put the ZTS1 46" mower.

[@jihanyahya3963]

Just went through the comments and I think my Qs were answered. I agree that the reverse pedal is in an awkward position. Great presentation thanks!

[@josepharndt6061]

I got a 2014 sx60 cub cadet z force with a Kawasaki engine and steering wheel and I love it and it makes mowing lawn fun when u don’t got any washouts or really bumpy field but it is like driving a go cart with a mowing deck no disrespect to John Deere I love cub cadets more but I also love John Deere

[@BjornHoekstra]

You should get a kick back from Cub Cadet for this video. I was looking at the ZT1 but now will be buying this ZTS1 46" Drouin Power Equipment have these on special at the moment for $6999 inc GST Normally $9899 Inc GST. Fantastic video thank you.

[@jelreviews]

They gave me a shirt and a cap🤣 better than nothing 🙌

[@BjornHoekstra]

@@jelreviews @CubCadetAustralia should be QR Coding this video as an instruction video. Put the QR Code on their manuals so people don't have to look at paper and have a reference to this instead. Very well explained. Give this man something for his efforts and not just a cap and a shirt.

[@jelreviews]

​@@BjornHoekstrathanks for the kudos🤗

[@keithwilliams8280]

Great review one of the best for this mower on youtube. This same mower in New Zealand is over 11 grand.

[@jelreviews]

Thanks mate....appreciated. Yep, not cheap, but cheaper than others I looked at with similar specs.

[@J_Bwn]

I love this mower. It is great for amateurs that don’t know what they’re doing with lap bar zero turns.

[@safffff1000]

I have one of these, there is absolutely no need ever again for stupid lap bars. You don't need 2 hands to drive it. Mine has reverse peddle if needed and will cut in reverse.

[@bedlambikes]

I was pretty convinced on buying a Ferris 500S for my property, and then I watched this video. Less money and the "traditional" style steering really appeals to me! Now I have a tough decision to make!

[@t-rocks1960]

As punishment I had to drive an Eltoro for werkend, I loved every min of it...T-rocks

[@jelreviews]

Hmm.... sounds like really bad punishment. Hope you've recovered... 😊.

[@adventureswithgrunt]

Nice shiny new toy 👍. I'm a Hustler FasTrak man myself 😊 and small Greenfield for those tighter spaces.

[@jelreviews]

Yeah, those ones are good too!

[@gordonclark7632]

Appreciate the review as I am researching ride ons at the moment and this was a relevant owner review and not a dealer trying to convince you that what they sell is the best.

[@jelreviews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@phfen]

Excellent review, thank you ! By the way, only review out of the few dozens I have watched that mentions the dimensions of the machine ! Great !

[@jelreviews]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for letting me know 👍👍

[@craiglarden811]

Thanks for the review, very well put together and easy to watch. I was tossing up between the lap bar and steering models, mainly because I preferred the Kawasaki engine but I think I'll go with this model and hope that the Cub Cadet engine is a good one. Cheers and thanks again for the review.

[@jelreviews]

Thanks for letting me know. Really appreciated! It's about 6 months on for me now, and I find the motor is a beast in my opinion. I'm still wrapped with my purchase and love using the thing - actually my wife uses it more than me, and get's me doing the grass trimming instead which I hate, LOL.

[@craiglarden811]

@@jelreviews Hahaha, sounds like my wife, thanks again. Looking forward to delivery.

[@freshgrooves]

Great review! it solidified me purchasing this machine.

[@jelreviews]

Great to hear! Thanks for letting me know :)

[@lithgowlights859]

Thanks for the review. Mine gets delivered tomorrow :)

[@jelreviews]

You'll love it👍👍

[@bedlambikes]

How have you been liking it?

[@lithgowlights859]

@@bedlambikesabsolutely love it.

[@bedlambikes]

@@lithgowlights859 been using mine for a month now. Great machine! My only wish is that it had a larger fuel tank.

[@sktech76]

Great review! Thanks for taking the time!

[@jelreviews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@josepharndt6061]

I would like to see more videos with a 2014 cub cadet z force sz60 with dual gas tanks and a 60 inch and I also got a advanced chute system and led headlights and stripping kit on my mower now and oh man it cuts like a dream

[@PMe-my1td]

Great review, thanks mate! I am looking at the 42" only cause I got a small trailer, so was wondering how fast can that catcher be pulled off and on?

[@jelreviews]

In a couple of weeks I'll do up a video on putting the catcher on and off... (I'm travelling at the moment). But it is easy enough, probs takes about 2 mins to either install or remove. Only one bolt to undo, slide out the chute, then it comes off.

[@JohnDuerr-cs4kk]

We bought one last year . That forward reverse pedal is a pain in the ass !!! I'm going to make a bracket and mount a lever to connect to the pedal . Forward is fine .Going in reverse not so fine

[@jelreviews]

That lever system for reverse is an excellent idea!

[@jihanyahya3963]

Hi, a nice mower indeed. Couple of questions please, does it have the option of fitting a mulch kit? and how is the control up and down the hill steeper than 20? say to 40 degrees? Thanks

[@TheRamadanKid]

Hey mate, awesome review, only item not noted is where the foot brake is, assuming there is one?

[@jelreviews]

Cheers. No footbrake on this mower. Take your foot off the accelerator and she ain't moving. It won't roll anywhere on its own unless the handbrake is engaged, and then then disengage the rear wheels with that little lever next to the handbrake.

[@cstyles5187]

Awesome Review, great job!

[@jonaozo540]

Thorough review. Thanks.

[@gordon-1]

The deck level index is calibrated in inches mowing height. The ridiculously expensive grass catcher (three times the cost of a good walk-behind) has received horrible reviews. When I get my 42" this month, I will stick to the "extreme mulching" for the bulk of my property and use a walk-behind with catcher for the smaller treed area (as others have done).

[@antzanton4842]

How do you know the catcher is full?

[@jelreviews]

You have an idea how fast it takes to fill up the catcher, and then you have to stop and check, and then empty as you need to.

[@shaunnit]

Hustler xdx has a faster blade speed but both my neighbours have cub cadets it's a great mower but they bog down sum times my xdx with 200 hours starts every time and never bogs down and no mulcher required. It's all about your budget other than that both good mowers.

[@jaymeyers950]

Hour meter not a standard on the cub cadet mowers there extra in a kit about 50 bucks

[@johngrabowski2443]

What do you think about the grass catcher, everyone says it falls apart fast ? Thank You

[@jelreviews]

I actually like the grass catcher, but its only good when the grass is totally dry. If there is any dampness, the chute will clog up and you'll be pulling out the grass from the chute by hand. I haven't had the experience of it "falling apart", however there is a small area where the chute hood or lid can come off the hinge on one side due to a small gap (hard to explain, easier to see). A slight fix is needed to prevent this from happening. I might do a specific video on this grass catcher in the near future.

[@bedlambikes]

use an aluminum Accelerator side bagger instead. They fill up pretty quick, but they are bulletproof.

[@LanceBruce]

Hello and nice work. I was shopping for a traditional zero turn and saw one of these at the dealer and few days ago and now I’m curious if I should go for it. I have two questions for you please. First, do you find it tiresome turning the wheel back and forth, it looks like it takes a full revolution for a true zero turn. Second, the foot control, is it a bother to go into reverse? It looks a bit off to the side and wondering if it’ll get old, or even if it’s possible to just hook my shoe under the forward pedal and pull back instead? Thanks a bunch for answering, these are things I can’t easily test without driving one. I do think it’ll be great as I have a hill that slopes towards a river and I’m not too keen to dunk a new machine!

[@jelreviews]

Hi, to answer your questions - Personally, I don't find the steering wheel tiring to turn at all... in fact, I prefer it over the Lap Bar mower as I can mow with only one hand on the wheel now. Lap Bar mowers will require two hands at all times. And secondly, I did have to adjust to get used to the foot control after using a Lap Bar Mower for so many years, however, it very quickly became second nature. You won't be able to hook your shoe under the pedal as it will require a bit more downward heel pressure than you think. Also, there is a small amount of 'finesse' required in your foot pedal action to smoothly go from forward to reverse. What I mean is that if you are travelling forward, and then suddenly release the pedal - the mower will stop very quickly! That also is for safety. So, to smoothly transition to reverse, you will need to release the forward foot pedal by easing it off rather than just smashing the pedal into reverse. But that is typical on any type of vehicle. Even my Lap Mower was the same. Also, with hills and slopes, these zero-turn steering wheel mowers are advertised to be able to mow 20 degree hill slopes safely compared to Lap Mowers. So, that is something to consider also. Hope that helps and thanks for watching the video!

[@earlgood8418]

I bought a cub cadet a few years ago. I loved it until it broke down. Needs a camshaft. 23 hp kohler engine. Junk! What's worse...its a discontinued motor. Can't get parts. Cheap plastic gears in motor to keep price down. Cub cadet won't stand behind their sell. They blame it on kohler. It's not acceptable.

[@jelreviews]

That hasn't been my experience. I love this beast and the motor is so powerful compare to what I previously owned. Starts every time reliably. And cuts through the thickest of grass even when when. I have had the best experience with this machine. Sorry to hear you haven't.

[@WilliamCrothers-e9q]

@@jelreviewsYeah (my 2 cents), unrelated but sometimes a rogue motor goes bad. But, between Koehler(s), &Kawasaki(s) - I’ve heard zero bitching:)

[@BlakWiseCracker]

@@jelreviews Hey Jel” you inspire myself to order one of these Cub Cadet mowers ZTS1 42” and I am so happy I came across your informative video. Thanks

[@jelreviews]

@@BlakWiseCracker You'll love it... just like I still love mine...:)

[@Steve-kg8zk]

The Kohler 23hp is not discontinued and is very easy and cheap to get parts for you should check around online. Very common motor and you can replace the whole motor for $600

[@jaymeyers950]

Them vibration under the seat platform are hard plastic there no give rough ride

[@darrenmeurer8504]

buying one tommora

[@jaymeyers950]

Problem with Cub cadet there zero turn have no suspension on the seats very rough ride n if have back problems you will be in pain when your done for sure

[@brianthollaug7111]

PTO = Power Take Off

[@jaymeyers950]

If your in America we do measurements in inches not meters

[@bkkbill1]

Sad

[@ExcelStrategy]

The bigger and richer the baby the bigger the toy

[@eddieg7426]

that is not a cub cadet motor, that is a Briggs n Stratton Motor. Cub cadet do not make there own motors...

[@idiotonbike]

Cub claim that it's their motor, just a sticker on the plastic I guess 😂