23HP Kawasaki® FR Series Engine
Commercial-grade Kawasaki® FR726V 726cc twin delivers reliable power for tough residential mowing — smooth idle, strong torque and easy starting season after season.
⚡ Model #17AIEAEL010 · Ultima Series™
50-Inch AeroForce™ Deck. 23HP Kawasaki® Twin.
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- 23HP Kawasaki® FR726V twin
- 50-in AeroForce™ fabricated deck
- Dual Hydro-Gear® EZT 2200 · 7 MPH
- 2" x 2" tubular frame · cast iron axle
- LED light bar · step-assist · ergo grips · 3-yr warranty
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Product Features
Built To Cut Faster
50-in AeroForce™ Fabricated Deck
Heavy-duty 11-gauge fabricated deck with the AeroForce™ cutting system produces a fine, even cut with fewer clumps — mow more yard, faster, without giving up quality.
Dual Hydro-Gear® EZT 2200 Transmission
Twin hydrostatic drives with 7 MPH forward speed give you responsive zero-turn control and true dual-side power — perfect for tight lines and precise trim work.
2 in. x 2 in. Tubular Frame
Robotically welded 2" x 2" tubular steel frame provides a rigid, durable platform that shrugs off years of use on uneven ground.
Cast Iron Front Axle
Heavy-duty cast iron front axle handles impact and tracks smoothly over ruts, roots and curbs — a commercial-quality upgrade over stamped-steel alternatives.
20-in High-Back Cut-and-Sew Seat
Tall 20-inch cut-and-sew seat with padded armrests keeps you comfortable through long mowing sessions — with adjustment for operators of every size.
Ergonomic Lap Bar Grips
Contoured steering-lever grips reduce hand and forearm fatigue — dial in your line without a death grip on the controls.
Step-Assist Mount
Integrated step-assist makes it easier to climb on and off the mower — a small ergonomic touch that pays off every single mow.
LED Light Bar
Front-mounted LED light bar puts serious lumens out in front so you can safely finish mowing at dawn, dusk or in low-light conditions.
Turf Armor™ Rear Tires
Wider Turf Armor™ 20" rear tires spread the machine's weight to minimize turf tearing — critical for maneuvering zero-turns on soft or damp lawns.
3-Year Unlimited-Hour Warranty
Backed by a 3-year no-hour-limit residential warranty covering the mower, frame, front axle and fabricated deck shell — mow as much as you want.
Technical Specs
Specifications
- Series
- Ultima Series™
- Model Number
- 17AIEAEL010
- Engine Brand
- Kawasaki®
- Engine Model
- FR Series 691V (FR726V)
- Engine Output
- 23 HP
- Engine Displacement
- 726cc, Twin-Cylinder
- Starter Type
- Electric — Ignition Key
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 3.5 gal.
- Fuel Delivery
- Carburetor
- Transmission
- Dual Hydro-Gear® EZT 2200 Hydrostatic
Dealer Delivery
Your local Cub Cadet dealer services your mower — fluids, battery, tire pressures, warranty registration — and delivers it fully assembled and ready to mow.
3-Year Warranty
3-year unlimited hours residential · 3-year frame & front axle · 3-year limited fabricated deck shell.
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From Real Z2 50 Owners
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Bthurm
Goochland VA
Jul 16, 2026
A monster of a mower. Love It!
Picked up my first Zero turn today 7/15/26, the Ultima Z2 50. After I got it home, I put some gas in it and drove to the upper part of property to test it out. This mower has a lot of power and handled going up the hill without an issue. After getting to the top I tested the driving and steering. The mower is very sensitive so you have to be careful and take the 180 turn very slow or else you'll rip up the turf. After going back and forth a few times to get used to how it handles, I decided to give the yard a cut. A job that usually takes me over an hour to complete with my 42 inch mower, took me thirty minutes. I'm going to take it back out again tomorrow and see how it handles around obstacles like trees, fences and the shed. I purchased it at Home Depot in Midlothian and the guy who helped me, Jack, was very helpful and informative. Thank you Jack for your guidance in picking this beast.
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Mw
Leavenworth Kansas
Jul 14, 2026
Good mower
First mow tonight on my new Z2 54 R. The front axle was a little too tight so the spring relief wasn’t free. Easy fix, great power and good mowing speed.
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Jay Mar
Valrico Florida
Jul 17, 2026
Perfect start to finish.
This Cub Cadet Z2 42”mower is great! The Home Depot store manager “Dan” sold the mower to me directly and was really great to work with. The mower was brand new still on the factory pallet. Dan came outside with 3 of his staff, uncrated, and loaded the new mower into my trailer. Took me roughly 10 minutes at home to install the seat and control levers. Added the gas Dan gave me free of charge and fired the Kawasaki motor up. Great mower, great cut and great service from Dan and his team at Valrico Florida HD.
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Zt2
Athens, Ga.
Jun 19, 2026
Great customer service
I just purchased this lawnmower 4 days ago. Home Depot delivered it but it wouldn’t start. On closer inspection we discovered that it was a used lawnmower. The store manager brought out a zero hour replacement within an hour. He went above and beyond to make me happy. I also gave me a cash discount for my troubles. The lawnmower works flawlessly. I am a very satisfied customer.
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HomeDepotCustomer
Home Depot Verified Buyer
Jun 10, 2026
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Awesome!!! I had the exact same one for 5 years with the kohler engine ( over 500 hours) and it served me very well even when I didn’t even maintain it well. I’m loving this new one with the Kawasaki engine. The new deck is also very great
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Tyler T.
Madison, Minnesota
Mar 13, 2025
Handles hills great
Deck wash port works exactly as advertised. Rinses out clippings in a minute, and the fabricated deck is much easier to keep clean than my old stamped one.
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23HP Kawasaki® twin, 50-inch AeroForce™ fabricated deck and dual Hydro-Gear® drives at 7 MPH. The Z2 50 is built to cut your mowing time in half.
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