{"product_id":"cub-cadet-ultima-zt1-60-zero-turn-mower-24-hp-kohler","title":"Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1 60 60\" Zero-Turn – 26 HP Kohler","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ultima ZT1 60 is the wide-deck centerpiece of Cub Cadet's residential zero-turn lineup\u003c\/strong\u003e — a 60-inch lap-bar zero-turn paired with a 26-horsepower Kohler 7000 V-twin, twin Hydro-Gear EZT transaxles, and an 11-gauge AeroForce fabricated steel deck engineered for serious cut quality on properties up to five acres. Where the smaller ZT1 42 and ZT1 50 models cover suburban lawns, the ZT1 60 is for the homeowner with real acreage who has been spending most of Saturday mowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower comes from a 26-horsepower Kohler 7000 Series V-twin OHV engine displacing 747cc\u003c\/strong\u003e — the largest engine in Kohler's 7000 platform. Full pressure lubrication, an 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. Electric key start, automatic choke, and a regulated charging system handle cold mornings without operator intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwin Hydro-Gear EZT transaxles power the rear wheels independently,\u003c\/strong\u003e allowing true zero-radius pivoting controlled through a pair of lap bars. Top forward speed is 7 mph and reverse runs at 3.5 mph, calibrated for the multi-acre properties this mower targets. The Hydro-Gear EZT is the most widely-deployed residential zero-turn transmission in North America — well-supported, well-understood, and serviceable at most independent mower shops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 60-inch fabricated AeroForce deck is welded from 11-gauge plate,\u003c\/strong\u003e significantly heavier than the stamped steel decks common to residential 60-inch zero-turns. Three cutting blades work in side-discharge configuration; cutting heights adjust from 1.5 to 4 inches via a foot-lift pedal and pin-locked indicator. The AeroForce deck shell is engineered to maximize air flow, lifting grass blades for a clean cut and powerful side discharge with fewer clumps and stragglers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator comfort centers on an 18-inch high-back seat, \u003c\/strong\u003esoft-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, hour meter. The chassis is heavy-gauge welded tubular steel with a fully e-coated corrosion-defense finish, and the fuel tank holds 3.5 gallons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe standard rear hitch accepts most popular tow-behind attachments \u003c\/strong\u003e— dump carts, broadcast spreaders, plug aerators, dethatchers, and lawn rollers all mount without modification. Coverage includes a 3-year limited warranty, plus a limited lifetime warranty on the frame and fabricated deck shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor properties up to five acres where mowing time matters and a fabricated deck pays for itself in years of reliable service, t\u003c\/strong\u003ehe Ultima ZT1 60 is the most pragmatic wide-deck residential zero-turn in Cub Cadet's catalog. The Kohler 26 HP V-twin and AeroForce deck combination is the value story.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cub Cadet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42771591823454,"sku":null,"price":2699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1159\/9138\/files\/Cub-Cadet-ZT1-60_1.jpg?v=1778943692","url":"https:\/\/sparroo.shop\/products\/cub-cadet-ultima-zt1-60-zero-turn-mower-24-hp-kohler","provider":"Sparroo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}