CraftsmanModel A
Craftsman DGS6500
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 26 hp
- displacement
- 44.2 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- 6
Tractor comparison: Lawn and Garden
Craftsman DGS6500 vs Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KH
Cub CadetModel B
Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KH
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 26 hp
- displacement
- 45.6 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
CraftsmanCraftsman DGS6500
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet XT2 GX54 KH
Main specifications
Main specifications and the Lawn and Garden category median
Engine Power
= EqualDGS650026 hp
XT2 GX54 KH26 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
DGS6500 is in the 87th percentile and XT2 GX54 KH is in the 87th percentile (380 models in the category).
Engine Displacement
▲ XT2 GX54 KH is higher by 1.4 ci (+3%)DGS650044.2 ci
XT2 GX54 KH45.6 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
DGS6500 is in the 62nd percentile and XT2 GX54 KH is in the 70th percentile (366 models in the category).
Cylinders
= EqualDGS65002
XT2 GX54 KH2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
DGS6500 is in the 50th percentile and XT2 GX54 KH is in the 50th percentile (376 models in the category).
Operating Weight
▲ DGS6500 is higher by 20 lb (+4%)DGS6500589 lb
XT2 GX54 KH569 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
DGS6500 is in the 36th percentile and XT2 GX54 KH is in the 31st percentile (314 models in the category).
DGS6500 (A)XT2 GX54 KH (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
All specifications
General Information
| Spec | Craftsman DGS6500 | Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KH | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Craftsman | Cub Cadet | — |
| Model | DGS6500 | XT2 GX54 KH | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Craftsman DGS6500 | Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KH | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kohler | Same |
| Model | SV735 | KT745 | — |
| Power Output | 26hp | 26hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | Not recorded | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | Same |
| Displacement | 44.2ci | 45.6ci | ▲ XT2 GX54 KH+1.4 ci · +3% |
| Bore | 3.3in | 3.3in | Same |
| Stroke | 2.6in | 2.7in | ▲ XT2 GX54 KH+0.1 in · +4% |
Transmission
| Spec | Craftsman DGS6500 | Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KH | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear type | Belt-driven hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Craftsman DGS6500 | Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KH | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 72.4in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 44.5in | — |
| Operating Weight | 589lb | 569lb | ▲ DGS6500+20 lb · +4% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Craftsman DGS6500 | Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KH | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual sector and pinion | Manual | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Craftsman DGS6500 | Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KH | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Independent with electric clutch | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Craftsman DGS6500 | Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KH | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual sector and pinion | Manual | — |
| Brake Type | Mechanical disc | Disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Craftsman DGS6500 | Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KH | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Craftsman DGS6500 | Cub Cadet XT2 GX54 KH | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Open operator station | Same |
Category ranking
Category percentiles
Engine Power
median 18 hpA: 87th percentile (26 hp)B: 87th percentile (26 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA: 62nd percentile (44.2 ci)B: 70th percentile (45.6 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A: 50th percentile (2)B: 50th percentile (2)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA: 36th percentile (589 lb)B: 31st percentile (569 lb)
A: DGS6500B: XT2 GX54 KHMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor