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Cub Cadet LT 1024 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ54 Commercial

Verdict: Cub Cadet LT 1024 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ54 Commercial

The Cub Cadet LT 1024 and the Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ54 Commercial are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 24 hp. Cub Cadet LT 1024 is the lighter machine (236 kg vs 378 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ54 Commercial holds more fuel (21.2 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ54 Commercial is the newer design (2015 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 1024 Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ54 Commercial Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
24 hp
24 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
manualReference
differentialReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
21.2 LReference
Displacement
44.2 ciReference
45.6 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 73 mmReference
84 x 69 mmReference
Power (gross)
17.9 kWReference
17.5 kWReference
Compression
8.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
Idle RPM
1200-3600Reference
Torque
44.1 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-3100Reference
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
86 kgReference
378 kgReference
Front tire
15x6x6Reference
13x6.5-6Reference
Rear tire
20x9x8Reference
22x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6x6Reference
13x6.5-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x9x8Reference
22x9.5-12Reference
Length
172 cmReference
177 cmReference
Width
137 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
109 cmReference
Ground clearance
11 cmReference
Cub Cadet LT 1024 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
16Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
270Reference
230Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
50" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
127 cmReference
137 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
2 to 12 cmReference
Variants
KH
Kohler engineReference
KW
Kawasaki engineReference
COM
CommercialReference
Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ54 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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