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 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
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedDGS650026 hp
XT2 GX54 KH26 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
DGS6500 is in the 87th percentile; XT2 GX54 KH is in the 87th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ XT2 GX54 KH higher · +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; XT2 GX54 KH is in the 70th · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedDGS65002
XT2 GX54 KH2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
DGS6500 is in the 50th percentile; XT2 GX54 KH is in the 50th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ DGS6500 higher · +20 lb (+4%)DGS6500589 lb
XT2 GX54 KH569 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
DGS6500 is in the 36th percentile; XT2 GX54 KH is in the 31st · 314 models
DGS6500 (A)XT2 GX54 KH (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
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 context
Both models against the field
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