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Cub Cadet GT 3200 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force L 54

Verdict: Cub Cadet GT 3200 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force L 54

The Cub Cadet GT 3200 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 Z-Force L 54 is the lighter machine (335 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 GT 3200 holds more fuel (17.0 L vs 10.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet Z-Force L 54 is the newer design (2014 vs 2005). 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 GT 3200 Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet Z-Force L 54 Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
25 hp
25 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
Original price
$6,749 (2011 )Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
17.0 LReference
10.6 LReference
Displacement
44.2 ciReference
44.2 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 67 mmReference
83 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
18.6 kWReference
18.6 kWReference
Compression
9.0:1Reference
Rated RPM
3450Reference
Idle RPM
1450-3600Reference
Torque
55.5 NmReference
Torque RPM
2400Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
5.2 LReference
Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear BDU-21LReference
Hydro-Gear ZT-2800Reference
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
Clutch
electro-pneumatic idlerReference
electricReference
Front PTO Type
shaft (SAE BB)Reference
Mid PTO
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
125 cmReference
109 cmReference
Weight
364 kgReference
335 kgReference
Front tire
16x7.5-8Reference
13x5-6Reference
Rear tire
24x10.5-12Reference
20x10-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x7.5-8Reference
13x5-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
24x10.5-12Reference
20x10-8Reference
Length
183 cmReference
177 cmReference
Width
106 cmReference
Height
110 cmReference
4-bolt flange rear axle
28 mmReference
Cub Cadet GT 3200 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
435Reference
230Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet Z-Force L 54 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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