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Cub Cadet Tank L48 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force S60 Commercial
Verdict: Cub Cadet Tank L48 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force S60 Commercial
The Cub Cadet Tank L48 and the Cub Cadet Z-Force S60 Commercial are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 25 hp. Cub Cadet Z-Force S60 Commercial is the lighter machine (378 kg vs 489 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet Z-Force S60 Commercial is the newer design (2012 vs 2011). 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
25 hp
25 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
Engine
Fuel tank
32.2 LReference
32.2 LReference
Displacement
44 ciReference
44.24 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
84 x 66 mmReference
84 x 66 mmReference
Power (gross)
18.6 kWReference
18.6 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
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1.9 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear PK-12Reference
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
113 cmReference
127 cmReference
Weight
489 kgReference
378 kgReference
Front tire
13x6.5-6Reference
13x6.5-6Reference
Rear tire
23x9.5-12Reference
22x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x6.5-6Reference
13x6.5-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x9.5-12Reference
22x9.5-12Reference
Length
189 cmReference
190 cmReference
Width
149 cmReference
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Height
182 cmReference
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Front tread
102 cmReference
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Rear tread
115 cmReference
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Cub Cadet Tank L48 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
20Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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flywheel alternatorReference
Battery CCA
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230Reference
48" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
121 cmReference
152 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 12 cmReference
2 to 12 cmReference
Variants
KH
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Kohler engineReference
KW
—
Kawasaki engineReference
LP
—
LP-gas engineReference
COM
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CommercialReference
Cub Cadet Z-Force S60 attachments
60" 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.