Since 1961, Cub Cadet lawn and garden equipment has been proudly Built in America at our world-class manufacturing facilities in Ohio, Mississippi and Tennessee. Cub Cadet's innovative products are designed and engineered in Valley City, Ohio - the headquarters of its global operation.

In 1981, due to financial hardships, IH sold the Cub Cadet division to the MTD corporation, which took over production and use of the Cub Cadet brand name (without the IH symbol).

The Cub Cadet ULTIMA Series ZT1 50 features a 23 HP Kawasaki FR691V series Twin-cylinder OHV Engine, 2 in. x 2 in. tubular steel frame, comfortable high back seat and much more.

Warranty. The Strongest Warranty in it's class 3-year / unlimited-hour warranty. Plus, limited lifetime warranty on frame and fabricated deck shell.

The Verdict In the end, the Cub Cadet XT1 LT42 and John Deere D130 are both terrific riding mowers. So terrific in fact that they're tied in our ratings, each earning a spot near the very top of the pack. That's impressive in a category where models can easily exceed $3,000.

MTD acquired the Cub Cadet® product line from International Harvester.

It weighed about 1,500 pounds and was intended for light duty work; a variety of implements made specifically for it. Production was about 203,814 units. IH began Cub Cadet production in 1960 at the Shed in Gloria Drive, Kentucky, where the International Cub and Cub Lo-Boy tractors were also made.

Cub Cadet electronic fuel-injected (EFI) engines set new standards in strength and power. EFI provides reliable starting, and IntelliPower™ technology offers more available power when you need it most.

Thoughtfully designed and well-balanced, Cub Cadet walk-behind lawn mowers help you achieve a signature cut in less time. The SC 700 self-propelled mower features a 160cc Honda engine with auto choke that removes the need for manual choke adjustment before starting.

A warranty period is the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurred under normal use that has followed instruction manuals. The period varies according to manufacturers, retailers, and products.

Bumper-to-bumper warranties typically last between 3 years/36,000 miles and 5 years/60,000 miles, while powertrain warranties can extend up to 10 years/100,000 miles. Your factory warranty length depends on your car manufacturer, but it can be extended with a vehicle service contract.

The moderately priced Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1 50 Zero-Turn Mower offers strong performance overall. This machine cuts with the best of them, and its relatively wide 50-inch deck will help you speed through your mowing chores. Its 3-year warranty also is favorable next to the 2-year warranties of similarly priced models.