Tractor comparison: Lawn and Garden

Craftsman DGS6500 vs Cub Cadet SLTX1054

Cub Cadet SLTX1054 Tractor
Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet SLTX1054

Lawn and Garden

power
26 hp
displacement
44.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
SLTX1054 specifications
CraftsmanCraftsman DGS6500
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet SLTX1054

Main specifications

Main specifications and the Lawn and Garden category median

n = 314–380

Engine Power

= Equal
DGS650026 hp
SLTX105426 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

DGS6500 is in the 87th percentile and SLTX1054 is in the 87th percentile (380 models in the category).

Engine Displacement

= Equal
DGS650044.2 ci
SLTX105444.2 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

DGS6500 is in the 62nd percentile and SLTX1054 is in the 62nd percentile (366 models in the category).

Cylinders

= Equal
DGS65002
SLTX10542
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

DGS6500 is in the 50th percentile and SLTX1054 is in the 50th percentile (376 models in the category).

Operating Weight

▲ DGS6500 is higher by 16 lb (+3%)
DGS6500589 lb
SLTX1054573 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

DGS6500 is in the 36th percentile and SLTX1054 is in the 33rd percentile (314 models in the category).

DGS6500 (A)SLTX1054 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

All specifications

General Information

SpecCraftsman DGS6500Cub Cadet SLTX1054Difference
ManufacturerCraftsmanCub Cadet—
ModelDGS6500SLTX1054—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCraftsman DGS6500Cub Cadet SLTX1054Difference
ManufacturerKohlerKohlerSame
ModelSV735Courage SV730—
Power Output26hp26hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders22Same
Displacement44.2ci44.2ciSame
Bore3.3in3.3inSame
Stroke2.6in2.6inSame

Transmission

SpecCraftsman DGS6500Cub Cadet SLTX1054Difference
TypeGear typeHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCraftsman DGS6500Cub Cadet SLTX1054Difference
LengthNot recorded68.9in—
Operating Weight589lb573lb▲ DGS6500+16 lb · +3%

Hydraulics

SpecCraftsman DGS6500Cub Cadet SLTX1054Difference
Steering TypeManual sector and pinionManual sector and pinionSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCraftsman DGS6500Cub Cadet SLTX1054Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with electric clutch—

Tires

SpecCraftsman DGS6500Cub Cadet SLTX1054Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded15x6.5—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded22x9.5—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCraftsman DGS6500Cub Cadet SLTX1054Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManual sector and pinionManual sector and pinionSame
Brake TypeMechanical discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecCraftsman DGS6500Cub Cadet SLTX1054Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCraftsman DGS6500Cub Cadet SLTX1054Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator stationSame

Category ranking

Category percentiles

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A: 87th percentile (26 hp)B: 87th percentile (26 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A: 62nd percentile (44.2 ci)B: 62nd percentile (44.2 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A: 50th percentile (2)B: 50th percentile (2)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A: 36th percentile (589 lb)B: 33rd percentile (573 lb)
A: DGS6500B: SLTX1054Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Specification pageCraftsman DGS6500Specification pageCub Cadet SLTX1054