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Cub Cadet 60" Zero-Turn Decks

Cub Cadet Ultima ZT2-60 60" Fab Deck — 6-Point Star Blade 942-05056A & 5/8" x 162" Kevlar Belt 954-05156

Cub Cadet Ultima ZT2-60 and ZT3-60 60-inch AeroForce fabricated zero-turn decks require three 20-9/16 inch high-lift blades (OEM 942-05056A / 742-05056A) and a heavy-duty 5/8 x 162 inch Aramid/Kevlar deck belt (OEM 954-05156 / 490-501-C071).

⚠ CRITICAL COMPATIBILITY RULE: The 60" AeroForce fabricated deck uses a full 5/8" wide x 162" Kevlar belt (954-05156) and 20-9/16" blades (942-05056A). Standard 1/2" belts will roll over in the deep ZT2-60 spindle pulleys.

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Side-by-Side Blade Spindle Hole & Kevlar Deck Belt Compatibility Matrix

Verified Center Hole Pattern & Fractional Belt Length

OEM Brand & Model	Exact Blade & Belt Size (In)	Spindle Hole / Cord Spec	Spindle / Belt Trap	OEM Price	Verified Heavy-Duty Match	Direct Spec Links
Cub Cadet OEM 942-05056A (742-05056A / 490-110-C187) 60" 3-Blade Set Deck Group: Cub Cadet Ultima ZT2-60 / ZT3-60 60" AeroForce Fab Deck	20.5625" L x 3.00" W x 0.204" T 20-9/16" L, 6-Point Star (or S-Hole 742P05094)	Heavy 0.204" Steel	Verify 6-Point Star (942-05056A) vs S-Hole (742P05094)	$98.99 (3-Pack)	8TEN LawnRAZOR 942-05056A High-Lift 3-Pack $56.95 (3-Pack) Save 42%	Verify Exact Fit → Amazon
Cub Cadet OEM 954-05156 (754-05156 / 490-501-C071) 60" Kevlar Belt Deck Group: Cub Cadet Ultima ZT2-60 60" Fabricated Deck	0.625" W x 162.00" OD 5/8" x 162" Aramid/Kevlar Cord	5/8" Aramid Kevlar	1/2" Width Belts Slip & Glaze on 60" Fab Pulleys	$94.99	8TEN 954-05156 Heavy-Duty 5/8" x 162" Kevlar Belt $42.95 Save 55%	Verify Exact Fit → Amazon
Oregon Gator G5 596-308 Tungsten Carbide 60" Mulching 3-Pack Deck Group: Commercial-Grade Upgrade for Cub Cadet 60" 6-Star Decks	20.5625" L x 3.00" W x 0.204" T 20-9/16" L, 6-Point Star Center Hole	Oregon Gator G5	Fusion Tungsten Carbide Edge Stays Sharp 3x Longer	$98.99 (OEM Ref)	Oregon Gator G5 60" 3-Blade Kit $68.95 (3-Pack) Save 30%	Verify Exact Fit → Amazon

Frequently Asked Blade Spindle & Kevlar Belt Fitment Questions

Q: What is the exact blade length for a Cub Cadet ZT2-60?

The Cub Cadet Ultima ZT2-60 uses three 20-9/16 inch (20.5625") blades (OEM 942-05056A for 6-point star spindles, or 742P05094 for S-shaped center hole spindles).

Q: What size deck belt fits the Cub Cadet Ultima ZT2-60?

The ZT2-60 60-inch fabricated deck uses OEM belt 954-05156 (754-05156), which is 5/8 inch wide by 162 inches outside length with Aramid/Kevlar tensile cords.

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