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Cub Cadet Tank SZ 54 KH vs Cub Cadet XT1 GT50

Verdict: Cub Cadet Tank SZ 54 KH vs Cub Cadet XT1 GT50

The Cub Cadet Tank SZ 54 KH and the Cub Cadet XT1 GT50 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 XT1 GT50 is the lighter machine (240 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 KH holds more fuel (56.8 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet XT1 GT50 is the newer design (2015 vs 2014). 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 SZ 54 KH Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet XT1 GT50 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 vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
differential powerReference
manualReference
Variants
SZ54-KH
Kohler engineReference
SZ54-KW
Kawasaki engineReference
Engine
Fuel tank
56.8 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
45.6 ciReference
44.24 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 69 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
Parker TorqpactReference
Tuff Torq K58Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Front PTO
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
137 cmReference
119 cmReference
Weight
567 kgReference
240 kgReference
Front tire
15x6.5-8Reference
16x6.5Reference
Rear tire
24x12-12Reference
22x9.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.5-8Reference
16x6.5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
24x12-12Reference
22x9.5Reference
Length
219 cmReference
184 cmReference
Width
125 cmReference
Height
187 cmReference
113 cmReference
Front tread
109 cmReference
Rear tread
134 cmReference
Front axle
Cast-ironReference
Cub Cadet Tank SZ 54 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
20Reference
12Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
Battery CCA
230Reference
54" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
137 cmReference
127 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 12 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Cub Cadet XT1 GT50 attachments
Attachment overview
50" Mower deck
Overall width
152 cmReference
Cut positions
12Reference

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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