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Cub Cadet Tank M60 KW vs Cub Cadet Z-Force S60 Commercial

Verdict: Cub Cadet Tank M60 KW vs Cub Cadet Z-Force S60 Commercial

The Cub Cadet Tank M60 KW 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 521 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 holds more fuel (53.0 L vs 32.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet Z-Force S60 Commercial is the newer design (2012 vs 2002). 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 Tank M60 KW Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet Z-Force S60 Commercial Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
25 hp
25 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 vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
differential powerReference
differentialReference
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
KH
Kohler engineReference
KW
Kawasaki engineReference
LP
LP-gas engineReference
COM
CommercialReference
Engine
Fuel tank
53.0 LReference
32.2 LReference
Displacement
41.2 ciReference
44.24 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
75 x 76 mmReference
84 x 66 mmReference
Power (gross)
18.6 kWReference
18.6 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear BDP-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
128 cmReference
127 cmReference
Weight
521 kgReference
378 kgReference
Front tire
13x6.50x6Reference
13x6.5-6Reference
Rear tire
24x12-12Reference
22x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x6.50x6Reference
13x6.5-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
24x12-12Reference
22x9.5-12Reference
Length
198 cmReference
190 cmReference
Front tread
115 cmReference
Rear tread
147 cmReference
Cub Cadet Tank M60 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
Battery CCA
230Reference
60" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
152 cmReference
152 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 12 cmReference
2 to 12 cmReference
Cub Cadet Z-Force S60 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.

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