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Cub Cadet Z-Force 48 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force S54 KW
Verdict: Cub Cadet Z-Force 48 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force S54 KW
The Cub Cadet Z-Force 48 and the Cub Cadet Z-Force S54 KW are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. Cub Cadet Z-Force 48 holds more fuel (18.9 L vs 16.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet Z-Force S54 KW is the newer design (2011 vs 2004). 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
22 hp
22 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 Ralph SeifertReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
—
differentialReference
Variants
48
residentalReference
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48PRO
commercialReference
—
KH
—
Kohler engineReference
KW
—
Kawasaki engineReference
Engine
Fuel tank
18.9 LReference
16.1 LReference
Power (gross)
16.4 kWReference
16.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.8 LReference
1.9 LReference
Displacement
—
44.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
—
78 x 76 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-GearReference
Hydro-Gear ZT-2800Reference
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
114 cmReference
109 cmReference
Front tire
11x4x5Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Rear tire
18x9.5x8Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4x5Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.5x8Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Length
175 cmReference
177 cmReference
Weight
—
351 kgReference
Cub Cadet Z-Force 48 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
275Reference
275Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
—
flywheel alternatorReference
48" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
121 cmReference
137 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Cub Cadet Z-Force S54 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.