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Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force LZ 54
Verdict: Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force LZ 54
The Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 and the Cub Cadet Z-Force LZ 54 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 Z-Force LZ 54 holds more fuel (21.2 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 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
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
Image courtesy of Frederick MenardReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
manualReference
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Variants
XT2 GX54 KH
Kohler engineReference
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XT2 GX54
Kawasaki engineReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
21.2 LReference
Displacement
44.3 ciReference
44.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
78 x 76 mmReference
78 x 76 mmReference
Power (gross)
17.9 kWReference
17.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
2.0 LReference
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Transmission
Transmission
Tuff TorqReference
Hydro-Gear ZT-2800Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Front tire
15x6Reference
13x5-6Reference
Rear tire
20x8Reference
20x10-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
13x5-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8Reference
20x10-8Reference
Front axle
Cast-ironReference
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Wheelbase
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109 cmReference
Weight
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344 kgReference
Length
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177 cmReference
Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
300Reference
230Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
54" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
137 cmReference
137 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
12Reference
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Cub Cadet Z-Force LZ 54 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.