Compare/Cub Cadet Tank M60 KH30 vs Cub Cadet Tank S6031 LP

Cub Cadet Tank M60 KH30 vs Cub Cadet Tank S6031 LP

Verdict: Cub Cadet Tank M60 KH30 vs Cub Cadet Tank S6031 LP

The Cub Cadet Tank M60 KH30 and the Cub Cadet Tank S6031 LP are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Cub Cadet Tank S6031 LP leads on rated power with 31 hp against 30 hp. Cub Cadet Tank M60 KH30 is the lighter machine (521 kg vs 668 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet Tank S6031 LP holds more fuel (59.8 L vs 53.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet Tank S6031 LP is the newer design (2010 vs 2009). In short: choose the Cub Cadet Tank S6031 LP for outright pulling power, or the Cub Cadet Tank M60 KH30 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

30 hp

31 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

Steering

differential powerReference

Variants

M60-KH

27-hp KohlerReference

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M60-KH30

30-hp KohlerReference

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M60-KHEFI

28-hp Kohler EFIReference

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M60-KW

KawasakiReference

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M60-KWLC

liquid-cooled KawasakiReference

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M60-CT

Caterpillar dieselReference

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S6031

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gasoline engineReference

S6031-LP

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LP-gas engineReference

Engine

Fuel tank

53.0 LReference

59.8 LReference

Displacement

45.6 ciReference

52 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 69 mmReference

85 x 76 mmReference

Power (gross)

22.4 kWReference

23.1 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

Hydro-Gear BDP-12Reference

Hydro-Gear PK-12Reference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

128 cmReference

137 cmReference

Weight

521 kgReference

668 kgReference

Front tire

13x6.50x6Reference

16x6.5-8Reference

Rear tire

24x12-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

13x6.50x6Reference

16x6.5-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

24x12-12Reference

Length

198 cmReference

228 cmReference

Front tread

115 cmReference

125 cmReference

Rear tread

147 cmReference

Width

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157 cmReference

Height

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182 cmReference

Cub Cadet Tank M60 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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20Reference

60" Mower deck

Type

hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

152 cmReference

Cut height

3 to 12 cmReference

2 to 12 cmReference

Cub Cadet Tank S6031 attachments

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.