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Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ48 KW vs Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ60 KW
Verdict: Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ48 KW vs Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ60 KW
The Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ48 KW and the Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ60 KW are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ48 KW is the lighter machine (331 kg vs 360 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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
79
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet
79
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
null hp
null 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
differentialReference
Variants
KH
Kohler engineReference
Kohler engineReference
KW
Kawasaki engineReference
Kawasaki engineReference
COM
CommercialReference
CommercialReference
Engine
Fuel tank
21.2 LReference
21.2 LReference
Displacement
44.3 ciReference
44.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
78 x 76 mmReference
78 x 76 mmReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
109 cmReference
109 cmReference
Weight
331 kgReference
360 kgReference
Front tire
13x5.0-6Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Rear tire
20x10-8Reference
20x10-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.0-6Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10-8Reference
20x10-8Reference
Length
177 cmReference
177 cmReference
Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ48 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
230Reference
230Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
48" Mower deck
Type
3-blade with manual with spring assist liftReference
3-blade with manual with spring assist liftReference
Cutting width
121 cmReference
152 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear ZT-2800Reference
Hydro-Gear ZT-2800Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil change
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ60 attachments
60" 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.