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Cub Cadet 3240 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force S54 KW

Verdict: Cub Cadet 3240 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force S54 KW

The Cub Cadet 3240 and the Cub Cadet Z-Force S54 KW are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. Cub Cadet Z-Force S54 KW is the lighter machine (351 kg vs 364 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 3240 holds more fuel (17.0 L vs 16.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet Z-Force S54 KW is the newer design (2011 vs 2001). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs
Cub Cadet 3240 Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet Z-Force S54 KW Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
22 hp
22 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-twinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
differentialReference
Engine
Fuel tank
17.0 LReference
16.1 LReference
Displacement
41.1 ciReference
44.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
80 x 67 mmReference
78 x 76 mmReference
Power (gross)
16.4 kWReference
16.4 kWReference
Compression
8.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
3450Reference
Idle RPM
1450-3600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
5.2 LReference
1.9 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear BDU-21LReference
Hydro-Gear ZT-2800Reference
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Front PTO Type
shaft (SAE BB)Reference
Mid PTO
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
125 cmReference
109 cmReference
Weight
364 kgReference
351 kgReference
Front tire
16x7.5-8Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Rear tire
24x10.5-12Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x7.5-8Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
24x10.5-12Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Length
183 cmReference
177 cmReference
Width
106 cmReference
Height
110 cmReference
Rear axle
29 mmReference
Cub Cadet 3240 attachments
3240 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
435Reference
275Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Variants
KH
Kohler engineReference
KW
Kawasaki engineReference
Cub Cadet Z-Force S54 attachments
54" Mower deck
Cutting width
137 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.

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