Cub Cadet Z3 60 Ultima Series Zero-Turn Lawn Mower

🔧 Key specs

• Engine: 24 HP Kawasaki twin-cylinder (~726cc)
• Cutting deck: 60-inch AeroForce™ fabricated steel deck (11-gauge steel)
• Drive system: Dual hydrostatic transmission (Tuff Torq TZ 350)
• Speed: Up to ~7.5 mph forward, 3.5 mph reverse
• Turning radius: 0° (true zero-turn)
• Frame: 2″ x 2″ tubular steel (heavy-duty chassis)
• Cutting height: ~1″ to 4.5″ range
• Fuel capacity: Large tank for extended mowing sessions

🌿 What it’s built for

• 1–5+ acre lawns (and beyond depending on conditions)
• Thick grass, uneven ground, and light slopes (up to ~15° rated)
• Faster mowing than lawn tractors (often ~25% quicker)

👍 Strengths

• Very wide 60-inch deck = fast cutting
• Strong Kawasaki engine (reliable and easy to service)
• Fabricated deck (more durable than stamped decks)
• Comfortable seat with armrests and vibration reduction
• Strong frame designed for rough residential use