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Cub Cadet Tank LZ60 KW vs Cub Cadet Tank SZ 54 KW
Verdict: Cub Cadet Tank LZ60 KW vs Cub Cadet Tank SZ 54 KW
The Cub Cadet Tank LZ60 KW and the Cub Cadet Tank SZ 54 KW 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 Tank LZ60 KW is the lighter machine (544 kg vs 567 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet Tank SZ 54 KW is the newer design (2014 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
27 hp
27 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
differential powerReference
Variants
LZ60-KH
Kohler engineReference
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LZ60-KW
Kawasaki engineReference
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SZ54-KH
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Kohler engineReference
SZ54-KW
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Kawasaki engineReference
Engine
Fuel tank
56.8 LReference
56.8 LReference
Displacement
52 ciReference
52 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
85 x 76 mmReference
85 x 76 mmReference
Power (gross)
20.1 kWReference
20.1 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Parker TorqpactReference
Parker TorqpactReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
137 cmReference
137 cmReference
Weight
544 kgReference
567 kgReference
Front tire
13x6.5-6Reference
15x6.5-8Reference
Rear tire
24x12-12Reference
24x12-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x6.5-6Reference
15x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
24x12-12Reference
24x12-12Reference
Length
219 cmReference
219 cmReference
Width
140 cmReference
125 cmReference
Height
187 cmReference
187 cmReference
Front tread
109 cmReference
109 cmReference
Rear tread
132 cmReference
134 cmReference
Cub Cadet Tank LZ60 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
20Reference
20Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
60" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
152 cmReference
137 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 12 cmReference
2 to 12 cmReference
Cub Cadet Tank SZ 54 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.