{"product_id":"cub-cadet-ultima-z2-46s-21-5hp-kawasaki-steering-wheel-zero-turn-mower","title":"Cub Cadet Ultima Z2 46S 21.5HP Kawasaki Steering Wheel Zero Turn Mower","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"17sp7c6\" data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"287\"\u003e🔧 Key specs (Z2 46S)\u003c\/h2\u003e\\n\u003cul data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"880\"\u003e\\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ifjbsf\" data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"383\"\u003eEngine: \u003cstrong data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"343\"\u003e21.5 HP Kawasaki FR series V-twin (726cc)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5wpiej\" data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"472\"\u003eDeck: \u003cstrong data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"432\"\u003e46″ AeroForce™ fabricated steel deck\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"331otv\" data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"582\"\u003eTransmission: \u003cstrong data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"542\"\u003eDual hydrostatic drive (EZT 2200 \/ similar class)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nr4kdc\" data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"673\"\u003eSpeed: up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"633\"\u003e~7 mph forward, 3.5 mph reverse\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vmiltp\" data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"784\"\u003eSteering: \u003cstrong data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"744\"\u003eSynchro-Steer™ 4-wheel control system (steering wheel)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"iotguh\" data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"880\"\u003eSlope rating: up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"840\"\u003e~20° on steering-wheel models\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\\n\u003chr data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"885\"\u003e\\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"otain9\" data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"916\"\u003e🌿 What makes it different\u003c\/h2\u003e\\n\u003cp data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"969\"\u003eUnlike normal zero-turn mowers (lap bars), this one:\u003c\/p\u003e\\n\u003cul data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e\\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2mu1l9\" data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003eUses a \u003cstrong data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003esteering wheel instead of levers\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4m770s\" data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eControls both rear hydro wheels \u003cstrong data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003ein a synchronized system\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qh63sp\" data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003eFeels more like a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003ecar or tractor to drive\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bi3if7\" data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eKeeps \u003cstrong data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003ezero-turn maneuverability\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\\n\u003cp data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003e👉 In simple terms:\u003c\/p\u003e\\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003e\\n\u003cp data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003eEasier to drive than a normal zero-turn, but still turns on the spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\\n\u003chr data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003e\\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"qz95oj\" data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003e👍 Strengths\u003c\/h2\u003e\\n\u003cp data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003e1. Very easy to drive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\\n\u003cul data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003e\\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14qpn1v\" data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003eGreat for people who don’t like lap-bar controls\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\\n\u003cp data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003e2. Excellent slope stability (for a ZT)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\\n\u003cul data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003e\\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"153ot0h\" data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003eSynchro-Steer helps keep straight tracking on hills\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\\n\u003cp data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003e3. Strong Kawasaki engine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\\n\u003cul data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003e\\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9u7ec4\" data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003eReliable, smooth, and long-lasting\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\\n\u003cp data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003e4. Good cut quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\\n\u003cul data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003e\\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1h882cq\" data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003e46″ fabricated deck handles thick grass well\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\\n\u003cp data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003e5. Comfortable ride\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\\n\u003cul data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003e\\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1toeb9w\" data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003eHigh-back seat, vibration damping, better control feel\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\\n\u003chr data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003e\\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"8suf9p\" data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003e⚠️ Weak points\u003c\/h2\u003e\\n\u003cp data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003e1. Not as “true agile” as lap-bar zero-turns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\\n\u003cul data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1810\"\u003e\\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1o41x5w\" data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1810\"\u003eLap-bar ZTs still win for sharp, fast commercial turning\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\\n\u003cp data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003e2. More complex steering system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\\n\u003cul data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003e\\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q82bzb\" data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003eMore mechanical parts than standard ZTs\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\\n\u003cp data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1918\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1918\"\u003e3. Not commercial grade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\\n\u003cul data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1973\"\u003e\\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1v41ls7\" data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1973\"\u003eTransmission (EZT class) is more residential-focused\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\\n\u003cp data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2002\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2002\"\u003e4. 46″ deck is mid-size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\\n\u003cul data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2049\"\u003e\\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2g4rid\" data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2049\"\u003eSlower than 52–60″ mowers on large open land\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Home Safes USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52725342535967,"sku":"WP-11557359","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/2227\/7151\/files\/images-54.jpg?v=1785473047","url":"https:\/\/homesafesusa.com\/products\/cub-cadet-ultima-z2-46s-21-5hp-kawasaki-steering-wheel-zero-turn-mower","provider":"Home Safes USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}