Cub Cadet Z-Force SX 54 KW Zero-Turn Mower

Product Reviews

Rated 4 out of 5 by LawDHeil from The only thing better have be an active suspension I have had this unit for 3 years. Over 180 hours, same plugs, same battery. I even mowed at 3 in the morning because I added good aux headlights on it. A Raven I had, quit over 4 times each year and I had to give it up. I do miss a drivable generator, but to cut the grass, this does a Super and reliable job. It does have a rough ride in my +4 acres, because I have some holes, slopes, fences and trees (oh my!). My acreage is really a pasture looking like a lawn. Do your maintenance, use non-ethanol gas and you can't go wrong. I wish it had a generator on it.

Date published: 2019-08-15

Rated 5 out of 5 by mowalot from OMG We love it. Went from a garden tractor. Tried several other zero turns and the wife absolutely hated them. They said she had to run them awhile. She ran it an hour and hated it. They said she needed to run it longer. She ran it 3 hours and hated it 3 times as much. Then she tried the one with the joy stick. She hated it less but still could not drive in a straight line or hold it on the ditch bank. She absolutely loves the steering wheel with the cruise control. This has got to be the most well kept secret out there. No one else has it and no one else even compares. Thanks Cub. Well done.

Date published: 2014-05-24

Rated 4 out of 5 by TapTeachJones from With dealer help, still happy with performance. Purchased the first riding lawnmower I've ever owned last season and settled on this CubCadet model. First season was great, no issues and was in love with how easy it drives and readability and control. I remain very faithful to upkeep and making sure everything is oiled, greased and cleaned after every use (avg 2 hrs per mow). This season, at around the 75 hr mark, the front right wheel yolk snapped at the weld. Luckily, not while I was on any incline. The dealer that I purchased the unit from was shocked and claimed that was a first and quickly pulled a replacement off a display unit for me at no cost. It was actually very easy to reinstall as well. Then two mows (4-5 hrs) later, the front left wheel suffered the same fate. Again, thanks to the absolutely fantastic support of the dealer, I was able to get a replacement in 30 minutes. This has be a bit concerned about the weld/quality on these front wheels and if I'll see the same issue in the same timeframe. My terrain is about 3+ acres, nothing too rough or bumpy...nothing I would expect to cause this damage. Engine and the rest of the unit has been solid. Purchased the snow blade for winter and was easy to install and very effective.

Date published: 2015-07-19

Rated 5 out of 5 by GoNavy from More than I expected Used a Cub 3204 for the past 11 yrs. It served well. But this is a 100% better. Faster mowing speed, the 180 degree turn saves time. Slopes and ditch banks (within reason) are no problem. Deck design much better than the riding mowers. Beautiful cut. Wife loves mowing the 4 acres.

Date published: 2014-12-14

Rated 5 out of 5 by gowithcuboveradeere from One Sweet Ride I love anything with an engine but this is the first riding mower i have owned and i am a cub cadet man for life now. Moved to a house with 2 1/2 acres. Lots of hills. After looking for 6 months i stopped by Buckeye valley equipment in Hebron, Ohio. The staff there was very helpful and I took the SX for a spin. The steering wheel made all the difference vs the handles from most zero turns. IMO the handles are lame and make the mowing experience boring. The wheel fixes that. This tractor is quiet, powerful, works great on hills, has a comfy seat, and is easy to operate. I could not be happier! Glad i got this vs the Green Guy product and SUPER thankful i did not buy a product at the big box places.

Date published: 2017-07-12

Rated 5 out of 5 by Drae from Love the "wheel" Bought this one after my GT2554 Cub mower started to show it's age. It jwas purchased in 2004 - 2005 and mowed 8 acres about once a month and 1 acre weekly. It still works pretty good (but looks like it's been through a war). So when I started looking it only made sense to start with Cub Cadet. Everybody tried to talk me into a zero turn type of mower, but I've always used a "tractor type" mower and because of the uneven properties of my place was not comfortable with the "bar type" of mower. When I saw that there was one with a steering wheel, I immediately started checking out reviews and comparisons and tried out one of the smaller ones. I was sold and immediately started trying to locate a 54" one. Love my new mower. I'll be able to use it to mow about 1 acre one more time for the season.

Date published: 2018-11-06

Rated 3 out of 5 by MoparRules from Cuts really well, but covers me in dust! I love the power, maneuverability, and speed of this mower...however, for some reason a huge cloud of dust billows out from under the front side of the mower deck, and because I'm rolling forward while mowing, I get covered in dust and clippings. I have to hold my breath often so as to not choke on the dust. I'm not sure if this is normal for this mower, so I plan to inquire with the folks a Cub Cadet.

Date published: 2019-09-02

Rated 5 out of 5 by HappyWithMyCubby from Great on my hills! I have had this mower for almost a year. My terrain is all hilly with some very steep areas. I have always had to put weight kits (up to 180 pounds) on the rear of my mowers to enable me to navigate the steep terrain. I am able to mow everything (without having to sit on the fenders) with ease and very quickly. I can even mow around trees on the steepest areas without any slippage of the tires. I love my Z-Force SX!

Date published: 2019-08-16

Z-Force SX 54

Specs & Maintenance

Engine

Drive System

Cutting Deck

Chassis

Controls

Comfort

Additional Specifications

How to Change the Air Filter in Zero-Turn Lawn Mower

How to Change the Deck Belt on a Cub Cadet Zero-Turn Rider

How to Change the Gas on a Cub Cadet Zero-Turn Rider

How to Change the Oil on a Cub Cadet Zero-Turn Rider

Maintenance Schedule and Tips

Zero-Turn Operation Tips

Manuals

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Manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUALS

Attachments & Accessories

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