{"product_id":"cub-cadet-zt1-42-zero-turn-mower-22-hp-kohler","title":"Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1 42 22 HP 42-Inch Zero-Turn Riding Mower with Kohler 7000 V-Twin","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ultima ZT1 42 is the entry point into Cub Cadet's residential zero-turn lineup — a 42-inch lap-bar zero-turn with a 22-horsepower Kohler 7000 V-twin and twin EZT Hydro-Gear transaxles, designed to replace a steering-wheel tractor for owners ready to cut their mowing time roughly in half. Where the Enduro-Series tractors are about cut quality and operator comfort, the Ultima series is about ground speed and maneuverability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePower comes from a Kohler 7000 Series V-twin OHV engine displacing 725cc. The Kohler 7000 is one of the most widely-deployed residential V-twins in North America, with a parts and service network present in nearly every small town. Full pressure lubrication, automotive-style spin-on oil filter, and a paper-element air cleaner round out a long-life engine package built for residential service intervals — oil and filter changes once a season is essentially the entire maintenance routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwin Hydro-Gear EZT transaxles power the rear wheels independently, allowing true zero-radius pivoting controlled through a pair of lap bars. Top forward speed is around 7 mph, calibrated for the half-acre to two-acre properties this mower targets. The Ultima series steering geometry includes a tightened lap-bar throw and damped pivot points that smooth out lap-bar inputs — noticeably easier to learn than a commercial-grade zero-turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 42-inch fabricated AeroForce deck is welded from heavier-gauge plate than the stamped steel decks common at this price point, and is engineered around an air-flow geometry designed to maximize discharge velocity without losing cut quality. Three cutting blades work in parallel; cutting heights adjust across 12 positions between 1 and 4.5 inches via a foot-lift pedal and pin-locked indicator. The deck accepts an optional Cub Cadet rear bagger or mulch kit (sold separately).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOperator comfort centers on a high-back seat with armrests, soft-grip lap bars, an open-frame design with a hinged floor pan for easy engine and deck access, and an integrated cup holder. The dashboard layout is honest and minimal: ignition, throttle, choke, PTO knob. The chassis is heavy-gauge welded tubular steel with a corrosion-resistant powder-coat finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe standard rear hitch accepts most popular tow-behind attachments — dump carts, broadcast spreaders, plug aerators, and dethatchers all mount without modification. Hour meter is factory standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a half-acre to two-acre property, the Ultima ZT1 42 is among the most agile residential zero-turns at its price point. The Kohler 7000 engine, the AeroForce fabricated deck, and the lifetime frame warranty together justify the small premium over bare-bones 42-inch zero-turn alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cub Cadet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44780198461526,"sku":null,"price":2274.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1866\/5621\/files\/558e85c344efe0144e48809ff6d99c70_900x_71232938-2067-4876-a247-d831b7b3264a.jpg?v=1779652952","url":"https:\/\/ri-medical.myshopify.com\/products\/cub-cadet-zt1-42-zero-turn-mower-22-hp-kohler","provider":"RI MEDICAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}