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Cub Cadet Tank LZ48 vs Cub Cadet XT2 GX54
Verdict: Cub Cadet Tank LZ48 vs Cub Cadet XT2 GX54
The Cub Cadet Tank LZ48 and the Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 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 Tank LZ48 holds more fuel (56.8 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 is the newer design (2015 vs 2012). 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
Image courtesy of Frederick MenardReference
Steering
differential powerReference
manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
56.8 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
44.2 ciReference
44.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 73 mmReference
78 x 76 mmReference
Power (gross)
17.9 kWReference
17.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
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2.0 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Parker TorqpactReference
Tuff TorqReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Front PTO
—
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
137 cmReference
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Weight
503 kgReference
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Front tire
13x6.5-6Reference
15x6Reference
Rear tire
24x9.5-12Reference
20x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x6.5-6Reference
15x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
24x9.5-12Reference
20x8Reference
Length
219 cmReference
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Width
125 cmReference
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Height
186 cmReference
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Front tread
109 cmReference
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Rear tread
127 cmReference
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Front axle
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Cast-ironReference
Cub Cadet Tank LZ48 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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300Reference
48" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
121 cmReference
137 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 12 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Variants
XT2 GX54 KH
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Kohler engineReference
XT2 GX54
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Kawasaki engineReference
Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 attachments
54" Mower deck
Cut positions
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12Reference
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.