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Cub Cadet LTX 1050 VT vs Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ54 Commercial
Verdict: Cub Cadet LTX 1050 VT vs Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ54 Commercial
The Cub Cadet LTX 1050 VT 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 LTX 1050 VT is the lighter machine (248 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 is the newer design (2015 vs 2009). 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
24 hp
24 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
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
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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
—
Kawasaki engineReference
COM
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CommercialReference
Engine
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
Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Fuel tank
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21.2 LReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Hydro-Gear ZT-3100Reference
Oil change
—
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manual leverReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
—
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
120 cmReference
109 cmReference
Weight
248 kgReference
378 kgReference
Front tire
15x6Reference
13x6.5-6Reference
Rear tire
20x10Reference
22x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
13x6.5-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10Reference
22x9.5-12Reference
Length
175 cmReference
177 cmReference
Cub Cadet LTX 1050 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
190Reference
230Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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flywheel alternatorReference
50" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
127 cmReference
137 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
2 to 12 cmReference
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.