Compare/Cub Cadet 3654 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force L 54

Cub Cadet 3654 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force L 54

Verdict: Cub Cadet 3654 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force L 54

The Cub Cadet 3654 and the Cub Cadet Z-Force L 54 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 25 hp. Cub Cadet 3654 holds more fuel (37.9 L vs 10.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet Z-Force L 54 is the newer design (2014 vs 1999). 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

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Best match

Clear

Cub Cadet

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

25 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

Engine

Fuel tank

37.9 LReference

10.6 LReference

Power (gross)

18.6 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Displacement

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44.2 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

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83 x 67 mmReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission

—

Hydro-Gear ZT-2800Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

Cub Cadet 3654 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

—

15Reference

Battery CCA

—

230Reference

54" Mower deck

Type

hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

137 cmReference

Cut height

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2 to 10 cmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

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109 cmReference

Weight

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335 kgReference

Front tire

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13x5-6Reference

Rear tire

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20x10-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

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13x5-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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20x10-8Reference

Length

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177 cmReference

Cub Cadet Z-Force L 54 attachments

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.