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Cub Cadet XT1 LT50 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ54 Commercial
Verdict: Cub Cadet XT1 LT50 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ54 Commercial
The Cub Cadet XT1 LT50 and the Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ54 Commercial are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 24 hp. Cub Cadet XT1 LT50 is the lighter machine (226 kg vs 378 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ54 Commercial holds more fuel (21.2 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
24 hp
24 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
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
manualReference
differentialReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
21.2 LReference
Displacement
44.24 ciReference
45.6 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
84 x 66 mmReference
84 x 69 mmReference
Power (gross)
17.9 kWReference
17.5 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Hydro-Gear ZT-3100Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil change
—
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
109 cmReference
Weight
226 kgReference
378 kgReference
Front tire
15x6Reference
13x6.5-6Reference
Rear tire
20x8Reference
22x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
13x6.5-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8Reference
22x9.5-12Reference
Length
172 cmReference
177 cmReference
Height
107 cmReference
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Front axle
Cast-ironReference
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Cub Cadet XT1 LT50 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
12Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
230Reference
230Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
50" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
127 cmReference
137 cmReference
Overall width
152 cmReference
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Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
2 to 12 cmReference
Cut positions
12Reference
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Variants
KH
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Kohler engineReference
KW
—
Kawasaki engineReference
COM
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CommercialReference
Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ54 attachments
54" 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.