Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Craftsman DGS6500 vs Cub Cadet SLTX1054

Craftsman DGS6500 Tractor
CraftsmanModel A

Craftsman DGS6500

Lawn and Garden

power
26 hp
displacement
44.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
6
Full DGS6500 specs
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
Full SLTX1054 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

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Engine Power

= Effectively tied
DGS650026 hp
SLTX105426 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

DGS6500 is in the 87th percentile; SLTX1054 is in the 87th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

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

DGS6500 is in the 62nd percentile; SLTX1054 is in the 62nd · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
DGS65002
SLTX10542
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

DGS6500 is in the 50th percentile; SLTX1054 is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

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

DGS6500 is in the 36th percentile; SLTX1054 is in the 33rd · 314 models

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

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

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 Weight589lb573lbDGS6500+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 context

Both models against the field

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
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