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Cub Cadet LT 1022 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force S54 KW

Verdict: Cub Cadet LT 1022 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force S54 KW

The Cub Cadet LT 1022 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 LT 1022 is the lighter machine (230 kg vs 351 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet Z-Force S54 KW holds more fuel (16.1 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet Z-Force S54 KW is the newer design (2011 vs 2004). 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 LT 1022 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
Image courtesy of Laura SeeleyReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
differentialReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
16.1 LReference
Displacement
40.0 ciReference
44.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
75 x 73 mmReference
78 x 76 mmReference
Power (gross)
16.4 kWReference
16.4 kWReference
Compression
8.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
Idle RPM
1200-3600Reference
Torque
42.8 NmReference
Torque RPM
2400Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Oil change
100 hReference
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear 311-0510Reference
Hydro-Gear ZT-2800Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
109 cmReference
Weight
68 kgReference
351 kgReference
Front tire
15x6x6Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Rear tire
20x9x8Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6x6Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x9x8Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Length
172 cmReference
177 cmReference
Width
124 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
109 cmReference
Ground clearance
11 cmReference
Cub Cadet LT 1022 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
16Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
270Reference
275Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
46" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
116 cmReference
137 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Variants
KH
Kohler engineReference
KW
Kawasaki engineReference
Cub Cadet Z-Force S54 attachments
54" Mower deck

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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