Cub Cadet
Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1 50
$3749Cheaper
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Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1 50 vs Ariens IKON XD 52
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1 50 is cheaper at $3749. Every spec and price links to its source.
Ariens
Ariens IKON XD 52
$3799
Which is better: the Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1 50 or Ariens IKON XD 52?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1 50 is the cheaper at $3749.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1 50 | Ariens IKON XD 52 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $3749 | $3799 |
| Brand | Cub Cadet | Ariens |
| Released | — | — |
| Deck width (in) | 50 | 52 |
| Engine brand | Kawasaki FR691V | Kawasaki FR691 V-Twin |
| Engine displacement cc | 726 | 726 |
| Engine hp | 23 | 23 |
| Top speed mph | 7 | 7 |
| Transmission type | Hydro-Gear EZT 2200 | Hydro-Gear EZT |
| Deck construction | fabricated | fabricated |
| Fuel capacity gal | 3.5 | 2.8 |
| Cutting height range (in) | 1 to 4.5 | 1.5 to 4.5 |
| Weight (lb) | — | — |
| Warranty years | 3 | 3 |
Sources — Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1 50: cubcadet.com (verified 2026-07-11). Ariens IKON XD 52: ariens.eu (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1 50 and Ariens IKON XD 52?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Deck width (in): Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1 50 50 vs Ariens IKON XD 52 52
- Engine brand: Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1 50 Kawasaki FR691V vs Ariens IKON XD 52 Kawasaki FR691 V-Twin
- Transmission type: Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1 50 Hydro-Gear EZT 2200 vs Ariens IKON XD 52 Hydro-Gear EZT
- Fuel capacity gal: Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1 50 3.5 vs Ariens IKON XD 52 2.8
- Cutting height range (in): Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1 50 1 to 4.5 vs Ariens IKON XD 52 1.5 to 4.5