I bought the cube cadet zt1 42" at home depot a few years ago. It was about $2700. It looks nice but has a cheap stamped deck and doesn't cut well. I don't think it gets enough lift even with new high lift blades. It has a 22hp kohler and the motor runs well the deck just rattles a lot and it just doesn't do as well cutting as my neighbors Husqvarna or other neighbors Toro. I wouldn't buy another cub cadet.
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