Is this mower worth it for a half-acre yard?

Yes, if the yard is mostly flat and open. A half acre takes a while with a 30-inch single-blade deck, but the tight turning radius saves time around obstacles.

Not as sold. It is set up for side discharge, and mulching requires a separate plug or kit. The blade system listing mentions mulching, but no mulch kit is included.

It uses a hydrostatic foot-control transmission rather than fixed gears, so you set the speed with the pedal. There is no cruise control, so you hold the pedal on long runs.

What cutting heights does it offer?

Five positions from 1.5 to 4 inches. That range covers a normal lawn but is short for leaving grass tall in summer heat.

Does it fit through a standard gate?

The 30-inch deck is the key number. Measure your gate opening first; the deck is narrower than most lawn tractors, which is a main reason buyers pick this model.

Riding mowers usually discount in late fall and winter, and again around spring sales events. Check the price history here before buying in early summer.

What do buyers say about the Cub Cadet Gas Rear Engine Riding Mower?

Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 170 ratings.

Cub Cadet Gas Rear Engine Riding Mower

4.1

Last price we saw

$315.00at Belibags, last seen Nov 4

Prices change often: ask the agent below to check today's price at every store.

Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

Ask our shopping agent

Our take on the Cub Cadet Gas Rear Engine Riding Mower

The Cub Cadet rear engine rider is a compact gas riding mower with a 30-inch deck and a 10.5 HP, 344cc single-cylinder engine. The engine sits behind the seat, which gives a tight 18-inch turning radius and good visibility of the deck edge, and a hydrostatic transmission with foot control makes maneuvering simple. It side-discharges only; despite the blade listing, there is no mulch kit included. It suits small to mid-size flat yards where a full-size lawn tractor is overkill.