Cub Cadet RZT-S 46 17WF2BDT

Riding Lawn Mowers & Tractors / Rear engine riders

This 42-inch Cub Cadet zero-turn-radius rider has a 2-cylinder Kohler engine with an automatic drive system and electric PTO. It includes a comfortable high-back seat and a washout port.

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CR Expert Take

How did it perform in our owner surveys and expert lab testing?

Overall Score

The Overall Score for this model incorporates our expert lab test results, as well as ratings for that brand’s reliability and owner satisfaction from our annual product owner survey of members.

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What goes into the Overall Score?

OWNER SURVEYS

Side discharging

/ 5

Mulching

/ 5

Bagging

/ 5

Evenness

/ 5

Handling

/ 5

Noise

/ 5

Ease of use

/ 5

Noise at ear

/ 5

Noise at 25 ft.

/ 5

Color

/ 5

About

The Cub Cadet RZT-S 46 17WF2BDT is part of the Lawn Mowers and Tractors test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Riding Lawn Mowers & Tractors models like the RZT-S 46 17WF2BDT are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Side discharging: How far and evenly clippings were dispersed from the discharge chute.

Mulching: Reflects how fine the clippings are and how completely the mower distributed its clippings over the lawn's surface.

Bagging: Denotes how much clippings the bag held before it filled or the chute clogged.

Features & Specs

Features

Cuts in reverse

Cruise control

Yes

Easy mode change

Blade change to mulch

Yes

Blade change to bag

Washout port

Yes

Power steering

Specs

Deck size (in.)

Engine power (hp)

22.0

Engine manufacturer

Kohler

Drive type

Hydrostatic

Number of cylinders

Forward speeds

Variable

Warranty (yrs.)

Price & Shop

Cub Cadet RZT-S 46 17WF2BDT

CR Expert Take

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Features & Specs

Features

Specs

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