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Cub Cadet Tank M60 KW LC vs Cub Cadet Tank M72 GN

Verdict: Cub Cadet Tank M60 KW LC vs Cub Cadet Tank M72 GN

The Cub Cadet Tank M60 KW LC and the Cub Cadet Tank M72 GN are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Cub Cadet Tank M60 KW LC leads on rated power with 29 hp against 28 hp. Cub Cadet Tank M72 GN is the lighter machine (476 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 M60 KW LC holds more fuel (53.0 L vs 37.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet Tank M60 KW LC is the newer design (2004 vs 2003). In short: choose the Cub Cadet Tank M60 KW LC for outright pulling power, or the Cub Cadet Tank M72 GN if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
Cub Cadet Tank M60 KW LC Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet Tank M72 GN Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
29 hp
28 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
differential powerReference
differential powerReference
Variants
M60-KH
27-hp KohlerReference
M60-KH30
30-hp KohlerReference
M60-KHEFI
28-hp Kohler EFIReference
M60-KW
KawasakiReference
M60-KWLC
liquid-cooled KawasakiReference
M60-CT
Caterpillar dieselReference
M72-GN
Generac engine[2158]Reference
M72-KW
Kawasaki engineReference
M72-KWLC
liquid-cooled Kawasaki engineReference
M72-CT
Caterpillar engineReference
Engine
Fuel tank
53.0 LReference
37.9 LReference
Displacement
45.5 ciReference
46.6 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
78 x 78 mmReference
90 x 60 mmReference
Power (gross)
21.6 kWReference
20.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel system
carburetorReference
Compression
7.5:1Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear BDP-12Reference
Hydro-Gear BDP-12Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
128 cmReference
129 cmReference
Weight
544 kgReference
476 kgReference
Front tire
13x6.50x6Reference
13x6.50x6Reference
Rear tire
24x12-12Reference
24x12-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x6.50x6Reference
13x6.50x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
24x12-12Reference
24x12-12Reference
Length
198 cmReference
198 cmReference
Front tread
115 cmReference
111 cmReference
Rear tread
147 cmReference
144 cmReference
Cub Cadet Tank M60 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
60" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
152 cmReference
182 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 12 cmReference
3 to 12 cmReference
Cub Cadet Tank M72 attachments
72" 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.

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