Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Craftsman DGT6000 vs Cub Cadet SLT1554

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CraftsmanModel A

Craftsman DGT6000

Lawn and Garden

power
27 hp
displacement
44.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full DGT6000 specs
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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
Full SLT1554 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 366–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
DGT600027 hp
SLT155427 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

DGT6000 is in the 90th percentile; SLT1554 is in the 90th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
DGT600044.2 ci
SLT155444.2 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

DGT6000 is in the 62nd percentile; SLT1554 is in the 58th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
DGT60002
SLT15542
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

DGT6000 is in the 50th percentile; SLT1554 is in the 50th · 376 models

DGT6000 (A)SLT1554 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCraftsman DGT6000Cub Cadet SLT1554Difference
ManufacturerCraftsmanCub Cadet—
ModelDGT6000SLT1554—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCraftsman DGT6000Cub Cadet SLT1554Difference
ManufacturerKohlerKohlerSame
ModelCV740Courage SV740—
Power Output27hp27hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPM3,375RPM▲ DGT6000+225 RPM · +7%
Cylinders22Same
Displacement44.2ci44.2ciSame
Bore3.3in3.3inSame
Stroke2.6in2.6inSame

Transmission

SpecCraftsman DGT6000Cub Cadet SLT1554Difference
TypeBelt-driven HydrostaticBelt-driven hydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCraftsman DGT6000Cub Cadet SLT1554Difference
LengthNot recorded67.7in—
WidthNot recorded59.8in—
HeightNot recorded42.9in—
Operating WeightNot recorded567lb—

Hydraulics

SpecCraftsman DGT6000Cub Cadet SLT1554Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCraftsman DGT6000Cub Cadet SLT1554Difference
TypeIndependent with Electric ClutchIndependent with electric clutchSame
Speed 13,000rpmNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCraftsman DGT6000Cub Cadet SLT1554Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeMechanical DiscDry Disc—

Electrical

SpecCraftsman DGT6000Cub Cadet SLT1554Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecCraftsman DGT6000Cub Cadet SLT1554Difference
TypeOpenOpen operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 90th percentile (27 hp)B · 90th percentile (27 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 62nd percentile (44.2 ci)B · 58th percentile (44.2 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 50th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (2)
A · DGT6000B · SLT1554Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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