Cub Cadet CC30H (30") 382cc Rear Engine Riding Mower

Its a good mower. I'm 6ft2 and 350lbs. This gets me around with no issue. I bought from the farm and home store in Harrisonville Missouri for $1300 so this place is over priced.

I'm disappointed with this mower.... I found it to be very tippy ....and the battery is hard to connect the positive terminal and will be difficult to service. Sorry I purchased this.

Our Cub Cadet arrived today with a 382cc engine! We called and talked to two different people before finding out that the 420cc has been discontinued for 2017. So unless you want the CC330 H - hydro-static transmission - with the 382cc engine, you may want to look at another mower. Will update review after we've driven the mower.

Unboxing was difficult but after that all I needed to do was add the grass discharge. After adding gas it would not start until I "unlatched" the transmission lock out at the rear of the mower. Instructions did not describe this step very well but eventually I got it started. Cuts like I expected. Mows a little faster than I though it would. Getting used to reverse took some time. I goes real fast in reverse. Not a great mower for anything but level ground but since I have mostly level ground it works for me. Good turning radius. I am happy.

Unboxing was difficult but after that all I needed to do was add the grass discharge. After adding gas it would not start until I "unlatched" the transmission lock out at the rear of the mower. Instructions did not describe this step very well but eventually I got it started. Cuts like I expected. Mows a little faster than I though it would. Getting used to reverse took some time. I goes real fast in reverse. Not a great mower for anything but level ground but since I have mostly... more

The mower arrived well packaged and on time. The lift gate service was excellent with the driver putting the large box right into the garage. Surprisingly, the mower came nearly completely assembled only the steering column and grass chute needed to be installed and battery connected. The mower starts easily and runs extremely well with very light controls.

The turning radius is tighter than my defunct 10 year old Snapper. It climbs my moderate hillside fairly easily if the grass is not wet. Stability is excellent. Going downhill is fairly controlled though sometimes it takes a few feet for the braking effect to take over. Unlike the old tubular frame Snapper, the chassis cannot twist with slope and dip changes between the front and rear axles, meaning that a rear wheel can lift and lose traction more easily than the old Snapper. However, keeping the rear tire pressure relatively low (10 lbs) does help.

Tall grass will likely require two mowings to cut the grass to desired height. I found that while the mower could cut 8" high grass, it tended to clog at the chute. Cutting high, then cutting low worked well. The mow in reverse function works well and does not reset itself each time you move forward. The seat is nicely adjustable and the tough fabric covering is much nicer than the usual vinyl that soon splits. The automatic cutout on the seat is thankfully not so sensitive that a slight shifting of body weight causes the engine to cut out. Side slope stability is good though body weight shifting helps both traction and stability.

Honestly, the mower has no serious faults though it did puff a little smoke on startup the first half dozen times, but this has stopped now. If you want a maneuverable, small, stable rear-engine riding mower, this is a hard mower to beat.

The mower arrived well packaged and on time. The lift gate service was excellent with the driver putting the large box right into the garage. Surprisingly, the mower came nearly completely assembled only the steering column and grass chute needed to be installed and battery connected. The mower starts easily and runs extremely well with very light controls.

The turning radius is tighter than my defunct 10 year old Snapper. It climbs my moderate hillside fairly easily if the grass is not... more

Delivery was great. Lift gate service delivered the mower to the driveway lowered it down and wheeled into the garage with a pallet jack. Uncrated the mower and was proud to see the mower was fully assembled. All I had to do is hook the battery cables up. Checked the oil put gas in it and it fired up.

Read the instructions about the safety switches or it will not crank. Safeties take a little time to get used to, but is similar to my other riding mower. The only thing is the mower is 382 CC instead of the 420 cc listed on the web site. Not a big deal but the web site should be changed to reflect that.

The hydrostatic transmission is a pleasure to operate. Smooth and the forward to reverse mowing is great. I used the mower once this spring before the snow fell and it performed well. Cant wait to get the mower out and put it through its paces this summer. I did quite a bit of research on line and purchased this product because of the Hydrostatic drive.

It is the only small rear engine mower I found to have this option. If you don't prefer the hydrostatic drive then the Toro, Craftsman are less expensive options and basically the same mower.( MTD products ) ( Engine is a Powermore 382 cc engine branded by cub cadet.. Made in China. The Transmission is a Hydro gear T2HP. Engine and transmission have good reviews on the internet.

Delivery was great. Lift gate service delivered the mower to the driveway lowered it down and wheeled into the garage with a pallet jack. Uncrated the mower and was proud to see the mower was fully assembled. All I had to do is hook the battery cables up. Checked the oil put gas in it and it fired up.

Read the instructions about the safety switches or it will not crank. Safeties take a little time to get used to, but is similar to my other riding mower. The only thing is the mower is 382... more

This is a followup to my review of May 3 where after four uses the mower refused to turn over - completely dead. I was fortunate the local dealer discovered that there is a very sensitive cutout switch to detect if the plastic chute is not seated correctly. In this case the plastic tab on the chute was slightly misaligned or bent so that the cutout switch visually appeared fully depressed when the chute was tight. However, the misalignment was less than 1 mm or about 1/32" causing the switch to cut out the mower. A new chute without the misaligned plastic tab corrected the problem under warranty. If this happens to you, the cutout switch must be fully, really fully depressed. The dealer noted that a small washer glued in place to eliminate the gap would probably have worked as well. He also noted that an unsold identical mower on the showroom floor also appeared to show some misalignment. If the chute is not completed seated and the two turn buckles fully tightened, this might happen to you especially if the tab pressing on the switch is, or becomes, misaligned to open up a tiny gap.

I have upgraded my product rating on the mower. It really is a fine mower with good quality overall. Just be aware that the chute cutout switch may be very sensitive to the position of the chute even if installed correctly. Hopefully Cub Cadet will re-engineer or reposition this switch to work better with the chute.

This is a followup to my review of May 3 where after four uses the mower refused to turn over - completely dead. I was fortunate the local dealer discovered that there is a very sensitive cutout switch to detect if the plastic chute is not seated correctly. In this case the plastic tab on the chute was slightly misaligned or bent so that the cutout switch visually appeared fully depressed when the chute was tight. However, the misalignment was less than 1 mm or about 1/32" causing the... more

I bought a used one. I seldom buy new mowers. I made a mistake when I let a neighbor talk me into selling him my 28" single blade Snapper. I was trying to get more exercise and get along with my old walk behind Snapper. It's a great mower but I still need a rider. My age is telling on me. No real problems thus far. With regard to one reviewer who complained about not being able to do U-turns to come back down the yard, this is not a ZTR mower. I don't like them anyway. Don't worry about U-turns. Start a row at the edge of the yard and make a wide turn to the center of the yard for the next cut. Then swing back next to the first edge. Then go back next to the center yard cut row and keep repeating this pattern. It makes for a relaxing mow without trying the U-turn.

I bought a used one. I seldom buy new mowers. I made a mistake when I let a neighbor talk me into selling him my 28" single blade Snapper. I was trying to get more exercise and get along with my old walk behind Snapper. It's a great mower but I still need a rider. My age is telling on me. No real problems thus far. With regard to one reviewer who complained about not being able to do U-turns to come back down the yard, this is not a ZTR mower. I don't like them anyway. Don't worry... more

The first Cub Cadet Mower ever owned and I was amazed at the quality of the cut it provided. A little under powered but it has a lot of torque (more than sufficient for cutting a lawn). My front yard has a slope greater than 10 degrees but I find no problem as long as I cut up and down and don't turn on the slope. The one thing that I noticed from reading the supplied documentation is that the individual maintenance routine is fairly rigorous. I am a retired senior and can't see paying a lawn service to cut grass. This is definitely a better option as my cuts look just as good if not better than those on the block having it done. Although, note backing up the lawn mower takes a few to many setup steps.

The first Cub Cadet Mower ever owned and I was amazed at the quality of the cut it provided. A little under powered but it has a lot of torque (more than sufficient for cutting a lawn). My front yard has a slope greater than 10 degrees but I find no problem as long as I cut up and down and don't turn on the slope. The one thing that I noticed from reading the supplied documentation is that the individual maintenance routine is fairly rigorous. I am a retired senior and can't see paying a lawn... more

I've wanted a rider for many years but didn't really need one until a year ago. After a year my wife decides (her personal preference) that it cuts the grass too short so I looked into options. I couldn't find any and the mower deck was already as high as it could go. I found larger tires for the front but they wouldn't clear the carriage. The rear tires are 16 X 6.5 X 8 inches. I found some 18 X 6.5 X 8 inch tires on line and took a chance and ordered two for $88 including shipping. I had them mounted at a tire store and found the left rear wouldn't clear the exhaust guard so I trimmed the guard a bit and all is well. No problem with the right rear. So wife is happy now. Now I have the higher cut plus I can lower the deck. I love the hydrostatic drive. It does mow in reverse if you select that feature with the ignition key and button. I did order the grass catcher and I'm good to go.

I've wanted a rider for many years but didn't really need one until a year ago. After a year my wife decides (her personal preference) that it cuts the grass too short so I looked into options. I couldn't find any and the mower deck was already as high as it could go. I found larger tires for the front but they wouldn't clear the carriage. The rear tires are 16 X 6.5 X 8 inches. I found some 18 X 6.5 X 8 inch tires on line and took a chance and ordered two for $88 including shipping. I... more

Bought my CC30H about a month ago and have mowed the lawn 4 times. Love the mower and can tell already that I will be looking forward to mowing my lawn from now on.

Mower was delivered within a week from Mowers Direct. I paid for the lift feature and driver was kind enough to also move the pallet from the curb to my garage. Mower was completely assembled and it only took about 30 minutes to take off of the pallet. Mower started up on first try and is easy to maneuver and park in the garage. I never knew ordering a mower and having it delivered could be so fast and reliable

The riding mower cuts my lawn mowing time from 45 - 60 minutes of pushing down to about 25 minutes of riding. I'm mowing about 1/2 acre, mostly flat but also some areas with grade and around landscape features. Mower is comfortable and relatively quite. Even at full speed, the ride is smooth across a relatively flat and well maintained lawn.

Features which really make a difference:
- Hydrostatic transmission is clearly the way to go. Easy to speed up and slow down as needed - especially on grades, around landscape features and during turns.
- Seat is comfortable and seems very durable. Nice to have a handy cup holder on the mower for coffee, water, or other beverages while mowing.
- The mow-in-reverse feature is a must have. I turn it on the entire time I'm mowing and it makes for quick work mowing during turns, tight spaces, and near obstacles.
- Cut height setting 3-5 work well and it seems, on my lawn, 4 will work best most of the time.

The mower does well on grades around 6% - 8%, both going directly up and down, turning, and mowing along the grade on slow speed. Again, my lawn is very even and well maintained so the mower is not having to ride through rough terrain. No problem with scalping the lawn on a grade as long as the cut height is 3 or higher.

The only draw back I can see thus far is the mower height setting. Setting of 1 and 2 seem to be of no value for most lawns - perhaps this is something used on a golf course green or if someone wants to rip their lawn out before reseeding. However, the 3-5 height settings offer plenty of adjustment for my lawn.

Bought my CC30H about a month ago and have mowed the lawn 4 times. Love the mower and can tell already that I will be looking forward to mowing my lawn from now on.

Mower was delivered within a week from Mowers Direct. I paid for the lift feature and driver was kind enough to also move the pallet from the curb to my garage. Mower was completely assembled and it only took about 30 minutes to take off of the pallet. Mower started up on first try and is easy to maneuver and park in the... more