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Cub Cadet SLT1554 vs Cub Cadet Tank LZ60 KH

Verdict: Cub Cadet SLT1554 vs Cub Cadet Tank LZ60 KH

The Cub Cadet SLT1554 and the Cub Cadet Tank LZ60 KH are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 27 hp. Cub Cadet SLT1554 is the lighter machine (257 kg vs 544 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet Tank LZ60 KH holds more fuel (56.8 L vs 13.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet Tank LZ60 KH is the newer design (2012 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 SLT1554 Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet Tank LZ60 KH Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
27 hp
27 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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
Engine
Fuel tank
13.2 LReference
56.8 LReference
Displacement
44.2 ciReference
44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 67 mmReference
84 x 66 mmReference
Power (gross)
20.1 kWReference
20.1 kWReference
Air cleaner
paper elementReference
Compression
9:1Reference
Rated RPM
3375Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
Oil capacity
2.3 LReference
Oil change
50 hReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear 0510Reference
Parker TorqpactReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
116 cmReference
137 cmReference
Weight
257 kgReference
544 kgReference
Front tire
15x6-6Reference
13x6.5-6Reference
Rear tire
22x9.5-12Reference
24x12-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
13x6.5-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x9.5-12Reference
24x12-12Reference
Length
172 cmReference
219 cmReference
Width
152 cmReference
140 cmReference
Height
109 cmReference
187 cmReference
Ground clearance
11 cmReference
Rear axle
19 mmReference
Front tread
109 cmReference
Rear tread
132 cmReference
Cub Cadet SLT1554 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
20Reference
Battery CCA
235Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
54" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
137 cmReference
152 cmReference
Belt
954-0642Reference
Overall width
152 cmReference
Variants
LZ60-KH
Kohler engineReference
LZ60-KW
Kawasaki engineReference
Cub Cadet Tank LZ60 attachments
60" Mower deck
Cut height
2 to 12 cmReference

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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