Which is better for 3 to 5 acres?

The Toro. Its 54-inch deck and 3-to-5-acre coverage rating match that size, and cruise control helps on long passes. The Cub Cadet's 50-inch deck covers less ground per pass.

Is the Cub Cadet worth the extra money?

Only if you value the Kohler engine and higher owner rating. At about $4,599 versus $2,244, the Cub Cadet costs roughly twice as much and gives up cruise control and 4 inches of cut width.

Which cuts better on uneven ground?

The Toro's MyRIDE suspension and 5-inch maximum cut height suit rougher lawns. The Cub Cadet tops out at 4.5 inches but offers 15 height positions for finer tuning.

Which is easier to store and haul?

The Cub Cadet. It weighs about 798 lbs versus 684 lbs for the Toro, and its 50-inch deck is narrower. Both are zero-turn mowers with a 0-inch turn radius.

Do either come ready to bag or mulch?

The Toro includes bagging; mulching needs a vacuum kit. The Cub Cadet needs catcher kits for bagging and a separate mulching kit.

Which has the better owner rating?

The Cub Cadet, 4.3 of 5 from 41 ratings, versus 4.1 of 5 from 266 ratings for the Toro. The Toro's score rests on a much larger sample.

Toro TimeCutter Max Zero Turn Mower MyRIDE vs Cub Cadet Ultima ZTS1 22HP Zero Turn Mower

The Toro TimeCutter Max is the better buy for most shoppers: it costs far less, cuts wider at 54 in, and adds cruise control, MyRIDE suspension, and bagging capability. The Cub Cadet Ultima ZTS1 has a slightly larger 747cc Kohler engine and a higher owner rating, but it costs roughly twice as much and lacks cruise control. On latest prices, the Toro sits near $2,244 while the Cub Cadet is about $4,599.

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