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 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

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.

We have had this riding mower 2 weeks. Our front & back yards are landscaped & we needed a small riding mower to get in & out & around beds, small trees & bushes etc. This mower does this & for that it is wonderful!

My concern is that it does not start on the first or second try, it takes 4-5 tries before it starts. this mower does not have a choke. I don't want to have issues with the starter later. Anyone else having this problem?

I was torn between a wide cut walk -behind and this mower. I live in Florida and cutting even a small yard ( 1/4ac or less) is a chore. I thought a rider would be overkill for such a tiny yard, but now I am glad I purchased it. The hydro drive makes the numerous backups actually enjoyable.

I quickly realized that the length of this unit is the same (if not smaller) compared to a large walk behind and the person operating it. It fits in the same small shed that my original mower was stored in as well.

The only negative so far I would say is that its engine is somewhat noisy and I still have to trim around obsticles with a trimmer before I mow with this unit as well as the cost.

I was torn between a wide cut walk -behind and this mower. I live in Florida and cutting even a small yard ( 1/4ac or less) is a chore. I thought a rider would be overkill for such a tiny yard, but now I am glad I purchased it. The hydro drive makes the numerous backups actually enjoyable.

I quickly realized that the length of this unit is the same (if not smaller) compared to a large walk behind and the person operating it. It fits in the same small shed that my original mower was stored... more

We only have 6/10 of an acre, but at my age and in this Texas heat, I decided it's time to switch to a riding mower.

I did a lot fo comparison shopping and reading reviews and decided the 30" was all I needed and the price was right.

I also did not want to buy a separate storage bldg nor have to move cars in/out of the garage every time I needed to mow.

I was very pleased the first time I used the mower and was able to drive out the backdoor of the garage and after a couple of tries, can now back in & out of the 32" door with no problems. That eliminated a lot of problems.

Assembly was easy; as a matter of fact, it took me as long to disassemble the crating/packing as it did to assemble the mower.

Make sure you pay the $50 for lift gate service. Our driver used the pallet truck to place it exactly where I wanted the crate in the garage so I could quickly get started on the assembly.

I highly recommend the CC30H and the hydrostatic capability of moving in reverse is a real time-saver!

We only have 6/10 of an acre, but at my age and in this Texas heat, I decided it's time to switch to a riding mower.

I did a lot fo comparison shopping and reading reviews and decided the 30" was all I needed and the price was right.

I also did not want to buy a separate storage bldg nor have to move cars in/out of the garage every time I needed to mow.

I was very pleased the first time I used the mower and was able to drive out the backdoor of the garage and after a couple of... more

First, Mowers Direct was great to deal with throughout the whole transaction: buying, shipping, communication, follow-up, etc.

I will agree with the others that stated that the hydrostatic transmission with the foot actuated forward and reverse is awesome. Mowing in reverse makes mowing so much easier and faster.

Also, like many others, it took me a little over an hour to unbox the mower and put it together. BUT... boy, do I agree that the toughest part was the hitch plate on the back. All they need to do is spot weld (or capture) the two nuts on the plate and it would solve the problem. Otherwise it is very easy to finish the assembly.

I have only mowed the lawn once but I really, really like this little mower. Yeah it's not zero turn but the 18" turning radius is pretty good AND you can back up without the blade turning off! Hit the lower pedal to back it up, turn the wheel and hit the other pedal above it and you are headed off in a different direction. LOVE IT!

Most importantly, it does a very good job of mowing the lawn. It mulches the grass up into fine pieces and leaves the lawn with that velvet look.

Yup, sure beats walking behind my old 21" mower on a hot and humid summer day!

First, Mowers Direct was great to deal with throughout the whole transaction: buying, shipping, communication, follow-up, etc.

I will agree with the others that stated that the hydrostatic transmission with the foot actuated forward and reverse is awesome. Mowing in reverse makes mowing so much easier and faster.

Also, like many others, it took me a little over an hour to unbox the mower and put it together. BUT... boy, do I agree that the toughest part was the hitch plate on the back.... 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

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

Ordering was easy. Delivery was first class. assembly was a snap, except one thing the tow plate, after reading directions I realized by removing the engine guard (5 screws) the tow place fitted easily.

Checked out the mower via direction, fired up first go.
Assembled the rear baggers. Went off to mow.
Amazed how this machine did the job

If you want a small riding mower, none better. service was AAA+
Thanks for a great machine.

Purchased this mower and now my wife and daughter argue about who gets to mow! Hydro is great for smooth driving and reverse mowing option is an added bonus.