CraftsmanModel A
Craftsman DGS6500
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 26 hp
- displacement
- 44.2 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- 6
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Craftsman DGS6500 vs Cub Cadet SLT1554
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Cub CadetModel B
Cub Cadet SLT1554
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 27 hp
- displacement
- 44.2 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
CraftsmanCraftsman DGS6500
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet SLT1554
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
▲ SLT1554 higher · +1 hp (+4%)DGS650026 hp
SLT155427 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
DGS6500 is in the 87th percentile; SLT1554 is in the 90th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tiedDGS650044.2 ci
SLT155444.2 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
DGS6500 is in the 62nd percentile; SLT1554 is in the 58th · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedDGS65002
SLT15542
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
DGS6500 is in the 50th percentile; SLT1554 is in the 50th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ DGS6500 higher · +22 lb (+4%)DGS6500589 lb
SLT1554567 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
DGS6500 is in the 36th percentile; SLT1554 is in the 31st · 314 models
DGS6500 (A)SLT1554 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Craftsman DGS6500 | Cub Cadet SLT1554 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Craftsman | Cub Cadet | — |
| Model | DGS6500 | SLT1554 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Craftsman DGS6500 | Cub Cadet SLT1554 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kohler | Same |
| Model | SV735 | Courage SV740 | — |
| Power Output | 26hp | 27hp | ▲ SLT1554+1 hp · +4% |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 3,375RPM | ▲ DGS6500+225 RPM · +7% |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | Same |
| Displacement | 44.2ci | 44.2ci | Same |
| Bore | 3.3in | 3.3in | Same |
| Stroke | 2.6in | 2.6in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Craftsman DGS6500 | Cub Cadet SLT1554 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear type | Belt-driven hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Craftsman DGS6500 | Cub Cadet SLT1554 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 67.7in | — |
| Width | Not recorded | 59.8in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 42.9in | — |
| Operating Weight | 589lb | 567lb | ▲ DGS6500+22 lb · +4% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Craftsman DGS6500 | Cub Cadet SLT1554 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual sector and pinion | Manual | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Craftsman DGS6500 | Cub Cadet SLT1554 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Independent with electric clutch | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Craftsman DGS6500 | Cub Cadet SLT1554 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual sector and pinion | Manual | — |
| Brake Type | Mechanical disc | Dry Disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Craftsman DGS6500 | Cub Cadet SLT1554 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Craftsman DGS6500 | Cub Cadet SLT1554 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Open operator station | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 87th percentile (26 hp)B · 90th percentile (27 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 62nd percentile (44.2 ci)B · 58th percentile (44.2 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (2)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 36th percentile (589 lb)B · 31st percentile (567 lb)
A · DGS6500B · SLT1554Median Lawn and Garden Tractor