Cub Cadet
Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1 50
$3749
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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.
Bad Boy
Bad Boy Magnum 54"
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec |  Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1 50 |  Bad Boy Magnum 54" |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $3749 | — |
| Brand | Cub Cadet | Bad 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