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List prices are the manufacturer’s published figures, re-checked daily; they exclude tax, freight and dealer setup.
A side-by-side reference of each model's stated specifications. MowerFacts doesn’t give opinions: where a published, spec-derived rule can separate machines we mark a Data Pick and show the rule; here, read the values and decide what fits your needs.
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What each model is built for, from its duty class and key specs. This is a neutral reference — MowerFacts does not rank one model above another.
- Cub Cadet PRO X 654 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 54-inch deck; gas powered
- Cub Cadet PRO X 648 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 48-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- PRO X 654 has a 25.5 hp engine; PRO X 648 has a 22 hp engine, a 3.5 hp difference. Published horsepower is the maker's rating at a stated engine speed. It is a different measure from displacement, and two engines of equal rating can pull differently.
- PRO X 654 has a 54 in (1,372 mm) deck; PRO X 648 has a 48 in (1,219 mm) deck, a 6 in difference. Deck width sets how much grass each pass covers. Mowing time also depends on ground speed, turns and obstacles, so a wider deck alone does not fix the job's length. Time both decks on your own lawn ›
- PRO X 654 has a 52 ci (852 cc) engine; PRO X 648 has a 44.3 ci (726 cc) engine, a 7.7 ci difference. Displacement is the engine's size, not its output. A larger engine is not necessarily a more powerful one.
- PRO X 654 weighs 1,080 lbs (489.9 kg); PRO X 648 weighs 1,015 lbs (460.4 kg), a 65 lbs difference. Operating weight bears on trailer payload, ramps and soft turf. On its own it says nothing about build quality. What PRO X 654's weight means for a trailer ›
- PRO X 654 lists at $11,199; PRO X 648 lists at $10,799, a $400 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
calculated figures and what isn’t comparable
Calculated by MowerFacts
- PRO X 654 works out to 4.4 acres/hour; PRO X 648 works out to 3.9 acres/hour, a 0.5 acres/hour difference. Calculated by MowerFacts from deck width and the published top speed at 80% efficiency; it is not a manufacturer figure, and real mowing is slower.
Not comparable
- Deck Material: not published for PRO X 648.
- Cut height range: not published for PRO X 654.
Verified means each manufacturer publishes the figure. A bigger number is only a bigger number; nothing here says which machine is better. The full specification table is below.
Which is faster on your property? › Measure your lawn once and MowerFacts times all 2 against it.
| Spec | PRO X 654 Cub Cadet · Commercial |
PRO X 648 Cub Cadet · Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $11,199 | $10,799 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® | Kawasaki® |
| Displacement | 52 ci (852 cc) | 44.3 ci (726 cc) |
| Engine Power | 25.5 hp | 22 hp |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Engine Model | FX Series | FX Series 691V |
| Start Type | Ignition Key | Ignition Key |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 54 in (1372 mm) | 48 in (1219 mm) |
| Blades | 3 | 3 |
| Deck Material | 10-gauge steel | — |
| Deck Construction | 10 ga shell w/ 7 ga top & bottom reinforcement | 10 ga shell w/ 7 ga top & bottom reinforcement |
| Deck Gauge | 10 | — |
| Min Cut Height | — | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | — | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | 12cc Hydro-Gear® pumps / 240cc Parker® wheel motors | 12cc Hydro-Gear® pumps / 240cc Parker® wheel motors |
| Ground Speed | 10 mph | 10 mph |
| Reverse Speed | 5 mph | 5 mph |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 1080 lbs (489.9 kg) | 1015 lbs (460.4 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 7.5 gal (28.4 L) | 7.5 gal (28.4 L) |
Where these models differ, explained
PRO X 654: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — cubcadet.com.
PRO X 648: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — cubcadet.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.