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Cub Cadet RZT S54 FAB (54") 25HP Kohler Zero Turn Mower w/ Steering Wheel Control
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Cub Cadet RZT S54 FAB (54") 25HP Kohler Zero Turn Mower w/ Steering Wheel Control
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- Zero Turn Manuverability With Steering Wheel Control
- Handles 360° zero turns and straightaways with ease
- Drives just like a car or a tractor - but still turns on a dime
- 25HP/726cc Kohler 7000 Series V-Twin OHV 4-Cycle Engine
- Dual-seal air filter keeps debris out of the engine
- Full pressure lubrication with full-flow filter
- Dual Hydro-Gear EZT-2200 Hydrostatic Transmissions
- No shifting - just push the foot pedal and go
- Cub Connect™ Bluetooth Enabled
- Monitors your mowers maintenance needs and sync's to your mobile device
- 54-Inch, 3-Blade Floating Fabricated Mower Deck
- 11-gauge, fabricated (welded) steel design
- 8-position, spring-assisted deck lift (lever operated)
- Patented SmartJet™ high-pressure deck washing system
- Steering Wheel Control With Comfort Grip Wheel
- Two-position steering column adjustment
- Fully Welded 12-Gauge Steel Frame
- E-Coat corrosion defense system for protection & durability
- Cub Comfort™ Deluxe High Back Seat
- 11-position fingertip adjustment with 6" seat travel
Specifications
RZT S54
Engine
Engine Brand
Kohler
Starting System
12-Volt Key Start
Engine Cycle
4-Cycle
HP
25 HP
CC
726 CCs
Fuel Tank Size
2.8 Gallons
Engine Cylinders
2 Cylinders
Oil Filter
Yes
Consumer Engine Warranty
2 Years
Motor
Battery Voltage
12 Volts
Battery Type
Lead Acid
Battery Included
Included
Overview
Weight
650 Pounds
Consumer Warranty
3 Years
Product Length
80.0 Inches
Product Width
56.5 up/61.0 down Inches
Product Height
36.0 Inches
UPC
043033564989
Additional Model Numbers
17ARCBDA010, RZT S54
Deck
Cutting Options
3-in-1 (Side-Discharge/Bag/Mulch)
Deck Material
11-Gauge
Spindle Material
Steel
Deck Construction
Welded
Blades
3 Blades
Deck Positions
8 Positions
Cutting Width
54 Inches
Cutting Height
1.5-4.0 Inches
Deck Lift System
Manual Hand Operated
Engagement
PTO Electric
Deck Drive
Belt
Drive
Speeds
Variable
Maximum Speed
7 MPH
Maximum Reverse Speed
3 MPH
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheels
Transmission Type
Hydrostatic
Drive System
Hydrostatic
Accessories
Rear Bagger
Sold Separately
Seat Type
High Back
Hour Meter
Included
Arm Rests
Sold Separately
Front Bumper
No
Trailer Hitch
Sold Separately
Mulcher Kit
Sold Separately
Headlights
Sold Separately
Wheels
Front Tire Size
13 x 5 Inch
Rear Tire Size
18 x 9.5 Inch
Tire Type
Pneumatic Wheels
Reviews
(12)
Cub Cadet RZT S54 Reviews & Ratings
Customer Photos and Videos
Customer Rating
4.00
(12 Ratings)
5
(6)
(6)4(2)
(2)3(3)
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(0)1(1)
(1)
Satisfied Overall
By Walker C.
Montezuma, Indiana
Purchased 03/12/2017 |
Review Posted 05/20/2018
I've used this mower for one season and I'm pretty happy with it.
Had a little trouble getting it fired up this Spring. It didn't fire up with the choke on and eventually flooded. It fired up after letting it sit a while with the choke and throttle open. Fuel injection would be nice, but it does fire up and ran reliably other than that first start of the year. My last Kohler served me well for 17 seasons and it's probably still going.
The rear wheels are fairly small, which seems to make for a rough ride on uneven ground and they seem to slip a little quicker than the much larger wheels on my last mower.
The steering system, as I recall, cost me an extra $500 vs the same mower with lap bars. That was a tough call for me but I think I did the right thing because 1) I have better control on my very hilly property with the steering wheel and 2) My wife would probably struggle with lap bars and if she ever used this one, she won't have a problem.
While this mower is a little faster than my last one, on days when the grass isn't too tall I could use a couple more MPH.
It's only been one season, but so far, I'm satisfied with this mower.
Had a little trouble getting it fired up this Spring. It didn't fire up with the choke on and eventually flooded. It fired up after letting it sit a while with the choke and throttle open. Fuel injection would be nice, but it does fire up and ran reliably other than that first start of the year. My last Kohler served me well for 17 seasons and it's probably still going.
The rear wheels are fairly small, which seems to make for a rough ride on uneven ground and they seem to slip a little quicker than the much larger wheels on my last mower.
The steering system, as I recall, cost me an extra $500 vs the same mower with lap bars. That was a tough call for me but I think I did the right thing because 1) I have better control on my very hilly property with the steering wheel and 2) My wife would probably struggle with lap bars and if she ever used this one, she won't have a problem.
While this mower is a little faster than my last one, on days when the grass isn't too tall I could use a couple more MPH.
It's only been one season, but so far, I'm satisfied with this mower.
Walker C. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
4/5
3/5
3/5
3/5
Pros:
Features, Quiet
I love this thing!
By Mark M.
North Potomac, Maryland
Purchased 06/10/2016 |
Review Posted 09/13/2016
No more half day sweat fests mowing the lawn. I can now do my lawn in 20 minutes or less. This thing flies. My only wish is that I had a bigger lawn and grass that grew twice as fast! Thanks for a quality product. My neighbor wants one now.
Mark M. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Fast, Reliable
Cons:
Packaging, Expensive, Took Me 3 Days To Unbox It
2 Weeks old and will not go forward or backward
By Charlee P.
Midway, Texas
Purchased 07/11/2016 |
Review Posted 08/03/2016
This sounded like a good Mower, that is all the reviews - but when I contacted Mowers Direct they pushed me off to contact the Cub Cadet website and find a dealer in area to take it to for repairs. REALLY its only 2 weeks old. They DID NOT STAND BEHIND THE PRODUCT. They DID NOT OFFER ANY SUGGESTION TO WHY IT WAS NOT GOING FORWARD OR BACKWARDS?
I charged it on my American Express C/C and it has not been paid as yet by us. I feel the mower should be returned as it is a LEMON and we shouldn't have to pay anything. They should check out the product extensively before shipping to people. To make sure it has no FACTORY FLAWS. I am extremely disappointed in Mowers Direct and Cub Cadet. I had thought it was a good product. APPARENTLY NOT
I charged it on my American Express C/C and it has not been paid as yet by us. I feel the mower should be returned as it is a LEMON and we shouldn't have to pay anything. They should check out the product extensively before shipping to people. To make sure it has no FACTORY FLAWS. I am extremely disappointed in Mowers Direct and Cub Cadet. I had thought it was a good product. APPARENTLY NOT
Charlee P. Does Not Recommend This
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Expert Response
Sorry to hear you have issues with the mower per our return policy, any issues must be handled by local dealers which will fix it under warranty. Has a dealer been contacted? If not, please let us know and we can help you locate a dealer near you.
Dale V.
Power Equipment Expert
Rating Breakdown
1/5
1/5
1/5
1/5
Cons:
Unreliable, Durability, Cheap Made, No Help
Buy bigger tires or a farris
By John B.
Amsterdam, New York
Review Posted 06/27/2016
Paid $4200.00 (to much). Did not know of mowers direct at the time. Harsh ride steering wheel adjustment keeps coming loose safety switch in seat shut deck off with slightest bump.
John B. Does Not Recommend This
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Rating Breakdown
3/5
4/5
3/5
3/5
HAPPY SO FAR
By Terry S.
Chatsworth, Georgia
Purchased 05/16/2016 |
Review Posted 06/13/2016
JUST HAD HEART BY PASS LET SON MOW MY GRASS THIS THING IS FAST AND SMOOTH DOES A GREAT JOB WOULD BUY AGAIN
Terry S. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Cub Cadet Zero Turn Great
By Mark D.
Marion, Wisconsin
Purchased 04/07/2016 |
Review Posted 06/01/2016
Bought Cub Cadet zero turn from Mowers Direct. Great service and on-time delivery. Love my zero turn. I couldn't ask for any better. My future buys will be through Mowers Direct. Thanks for what you all do.
Mark D. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Seems like a decent mower, probably would just go w regular zero
By Nicklaus M.
pawling, New York
Purchased 04/03/2016 |
Review Posted 04/25/2016
Nice mower but at $500 more for the steering wheel it really isn't worth it. I have never used a zero turn so I wanted what I felt more familiar with, ie the steering wheel. It's pretty easy to operate but the steering wheel moves up and down to easily which makes it kind of uncomfortable. The turns are real nice and it gives a decent cut. It's not as fast as I hoped. Also the shipping wasn't great. I paid $50 extra for the elevator loader, which is a necessity.
Problem is the shipping company put a huge box between it and the ramp. That needed to come off but the guy couldn't do it himself. So I needed to either help him or return the mower. I than also helped him load his big heavy box back on. He wanted me to get my tractor but I was like I don't know what is in this box and I'm not getting sued. I thought it was very unprofessional. It also took what seemed like forever to get to me despite paying more for the fast shipping.
Problem is the shipping company put a huge box between it and the ramp. That needed to come off but the guy couldn't do it himself. So I needed to either help him or return the mower. I than also helped him load his big heavy box back on. He wanted me to get my tractor but I was like I don't know what is in this box and I'm not getting sued. I thought it was very unprofessional. It also took what seemed like forever to get to me despite paying more for the fast shipping.
Nicklaus M. Recommends This
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5/5
5/5
4/5
3/5
Very Satisfied.
By Brian J.
Newberry, Florida
Purchased 08/19/2015 |
Review Posted 09/24/2015
Mower arrived before scheduled delivery date. Easy assembly - hardest part was getting it out of the packing crate. Zero turn works as advertised, friends don't believe I have a zero turn with a steering wheel. Mowing just got a lot easier!
Brian J. Recommends This
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Expert Response
Excellent. It's wonderful to hear how happy you are with the Cub Cadet RZT.
Dale V.
Power Equipment Expert
Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Cub Cadet RZT S54 FAB
By David L.
North Prairie, Wisconsin
Purchased 07/26/2015 |
Review Posted 09/07/2015
The Cub Cadet lawn mower this built extremely well and performs flawlessly. It truly is amazing on how much grass is thrown from the shoot when mowing. This is the first zero turn mower I've ever owned and I am impressed on how little I need to weed whack after mowing. It is capable of turning very tight corners around the poles and trees I have in my yard.
I guess if I'd have to find any faults I would have to say it's a little underpowered. The only time I notice it is when the lawn is really long. All I've ever noticed is a little bit of bogging in the thicker grass. But still manages to power right through. Overall I am extremely happy with the club cadet and happy with my purchase.
I guess if I'd have to find any faults I would have to say it's a little underpowered. The only time I notice it is when the lawn is really long. All I've ever noticed is a little bit of bogging in the thicker grass. But still manages to power right through. Overall I am extremely happy with the club cadet and happy with my purchase.
David L. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Supprised
By Robert S.
Kingston, Tennessee
Purchased 07/30/2015 |
Review Posted 08/20/2015
I have been mowing grass for over 60 years now. I purchased the RTZ 54s---mainly because it can move over the ground at a faster speed. It cut the mowing time almost in half, and did a smoother job than any mower I have ever owned. I live in the country with 2 acres of rolling lawn. One edge has a very steep bank. This Cub actually sticks better than two other mowers I own. For me, this a keeper at a good price.
Robert S. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
4/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Exceeded Expectations, High Quality, I'd Buy It Again
Cons:
Have Steering Post Movable To Ease Getting Off Machine
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