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Cub Cadet Tank M72 KW LC vs Cub Cadet Tank S6031 LP
Verdict: Cub Cadet Tank M72 KW LC vs Cub Cadet Tank S6031 LP
The Cub Cadet Tank M72 KW LC 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 29 hp. Cub Cadet Tank S6031 LP holds more fuel (59.8 L vs 49.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet Tank S6031 LP is the newer design (2010 vs 2005). In short: choose the Cub Cadet Tank S6031 LP for outright pulling power, or the Cub Cadet Tank M72 KW LC 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
29 hp
31 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
liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
differential powerReference
differential powerReference
Variants
M72-GN
Generac engine[2158]Reference
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M72-KW
Kawasaki engineReference
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M72-KWLC
liquid-cooled Kawasaki engineReference
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M72-CT
Caterpillar engineReference
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S6031
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gasoline engineReference
S6031-LP
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LP-gas engineReference
Engine
Fuel tank
49.2 LReference
59.8 LReference
Displacement
45.5 ciReference
52 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
78 x 78 mmReference
85 x 76 mmReference
Power (gross)
21.6 kWReference
23.1 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear BDP-12Reference
Hydro-Gear PK-12Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
129 cmReference
137 cmReference
Front tire
13x6.50x6Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Rear tire
24x12-12Reference
24x12-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x6.50x6Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
24x12-12Reference
24x12-12Reference
Length
205 cmReference
228 cmReference
Width
210 cmReference
157 cmReference
Height
182 cmReference
182 cmReference
Front tread
111 cmReference
125 cmReference
Rear tread
144 cmReference
147 cmReference
Weight
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668 kgReference
Cub Cadet Tank M72 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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20Reference
72" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
182 cmReference
152 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 12 cmReference
2 to 12 cmReference
Cub Cadet Tank S6031 attachments
60" 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.