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Cub Cadet LTX 1050 KW vs Cub Cadet Z-Force S54 KW
Verdict: Cub Cadet LTX 1050 KW vs Cub Cadet Z-Force S54 KW
The Cub Cadet LTX 1050 KW 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 LTX 1050 KW is the lighter machine (248 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 12.5 L) for longer stints between fills. 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
22 hp
22 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Image courtesy of White's Farm SupplyReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
manual sector and pinionReference
differentialReference
Variants
1050-KH
Kohler engineReference
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1050-KW
Kawasaki engineReference
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1050-VT
Briggs & Stratton engineReference
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KH
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Kohler engineReference
KW
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Kawasaki engineReference
Engine
Fuel tank
12.5 LReference
16.1 LReference
Displacement
44.3 ciReference
44.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
78 x 76 mmReference
78 x 76 mmReference
Power (gross)
16.4 kWReference
16.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Hydro-Gear ZT-2800Reference
Oil change
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sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
120 cmReference
109 cmReference
Weight
248 kgReference
351 kgReference
Front tire
15x6Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Rear tire
20x10Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Length
175 cmReference
177 cmReference
Cub Cadet LTX 1050 attachments
LTX 1050 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number decal under the seat on the LTX 1050 KW.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
190Reference
275Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
50" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
127 cmReference
137 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
12Reference
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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.