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Cub Cadet Z-Force LZ 48 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ54 Commercial
Verdict: Cub Cadet Z-Force LZ 48 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ54 Commercial
The Cub Cadet Z-Force LZ 48 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 Z-Force LZ 48 is the lighter machine (328 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 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
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
—
differentialReference
Variants
LZ48
residentialReference
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LZ48-COM
commercialReference
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KH
—
Kohler engineReference
KW
—
Kawasaki engineReference
COM
—
CommercialReference
Engine
Fuel tank
21.2 LReference
21.2 LReference
Displacement
44.3 ciReference
45.6 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
78 x 76 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
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear ZT-2800Reference
Hydro-Gear ZT-3100Reference
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
109 cmReference
109 cmReference
Weight
328 kgReference
378 kgReference
Front tire
13x5-6Reference
13x6.5-6Reference
Rear tire
20x10-8Reference
22x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5-6Reference
13x6.5-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10-8Reference
22x9.5-12Reference
Length
177 cmReference
177 cmReference
Cub Cadet Z-Force LZ 48 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
230Reference
230Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
—
flywheel alternatorReference
48" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
121 cmReference
137 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
2 to 12 cmReference
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.