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Cub Cadet RZT 50 VT vs Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ54 Commercial
Verdict: Cub Cadet RZT 50 VT vs Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ54 Commercial
The Cub Cadet RZT 50 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 RZT 50 VT is the lighter machine (239 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 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
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
differential powerReference
differentialReference
Variants
50KW
Kawasaki engineReference
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50VT
Briggs engineReference
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KH
—
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
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
—
21.2 LReference
Oil capacity
—
1.9 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear EZTReference
Hydro-Gear ZT-3100Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil change
—
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
110 cmReference
109 cmReference
Weight
239 kgReference
378 kgReference
Front tire
13x5.0-6Reference
13x6.5-6Reference
Rear tire
18x9.5-8Reference
22x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.0-6Reference
13x6.5-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.5-8Reference
22x9.5-12Reference
Length
170 cmReference
177 cmReference
Cub Cadet RZT 50 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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flywheel alternatorReference
Battery CCA
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230Reference
50" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
127 cmReference
137 cmReference
Overall width
137 cmReference
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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.