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Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1 50 vs Bad Boy Magnum 54"

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1 50 is cheaper at $3749. Every spec and price links to its source.

Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1 50 Bad Boy Magnum 54"
US price $3749
BrandCub CadetBad Boy
Released
Deck width (in) 50 54
Engine brand Kawasaki FR691V
Engine displacement cc 726
Engine hp 23
Top speed mph 7 6
Transmission type Hydro-Gear EZT 2200 Hydro-Gear EZT
Deck construction fabricated fabricated
Fuel capacity gal 3.5 6
Cutting height range (in) 1 to 4.5 1.5 to 4.5
Weight (lb) 687
Warranty years 3 2

Sources — Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1 50: cubcadet.com (verified 2026-07-11). Bad Boy Magnum 54": badboycountry.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1 50 and Bad Boy Magnum 54"?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Deck width (in): Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1 50 50 vs Bad Boy Magnum 54" 54
  • Top speed mph: Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1 50 7 vs Bad Boy Magnum 54" 6
  • Transmission type: Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1 50 Hydro-Gear EZT 2200 vs Bad Boy Magnum 54" Hydro-Gear EZT
  • Fuel capacity gal: Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1 50 3.5 vs Bad Boy Magnum 54" 6
  • Cutting height range (in): Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1 50 1 to 4.5 vs Bad Boy Magnum 54" 1.5 to 4.5
  • Warranty years: Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1 50 3 vs Bad Boy Magnum 54" 2

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