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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.
Best suited for
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 ZTX6 54 — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 54-inch deck; gas powered
- Spartan Spartan RZ-XD Blackout — commercial: daily paid use and high acreage; 54-inch deck; gas powered
What’s different? The 5 differences that matter most, from the published figures.
- ZTX6 54 holds 5.5 gal (20.8 L) of fuel; Spartan RZ-XD Blackout holds 9.5 gal (36 L) of fuel, a 4 gal difference. Tank size bounds how long a machine runs between stops. Consumption varies with engine, load and speed, so hours per tank are not fixed.
- ZTX6 54 has a Reinforced Fabricated deck; Spartan RZ-XD Blackout has a 5" Deep, Reinforced 7 Gauge Full-Floating Deck deck.
- ZTX6 54 carries a 4-year warranty; Spartan RZ-XD Blackout carries a 3-year warranty, a 1 year difference. Warranty length is the maker's published term. Conditions and commercial-use limits differ between makers.
- ZTX6 54 lists at $9,399; Spartan RZ-XD Blackout lists at $10,799, a $1,400 difference. List price is the maker's own figure before tax, freight and dealer setup. Dealers set the final price.
- ZTX6 54 cuts from 1 in (25 mm) to 4.8 in (121 mm); Spartan RZ-XD Blackout cuts from 1.5 in (38 mm) to 4.8 in (121 mm). The cut-height range is the shortest and tallest cut the deck offers. Most lawns are kept well inside it.
what isn’t comparable
Not comparable
- Displacement: not published for Spartan RZ-XD Blackout.
- Weight: not published for ZTX6 54.
- Blades: not published for Spartan RZ-XD Blackout.
- Transmission: not published for Spartan RZ-XD Blackout.
- Deck Material: not published for Spartan RZ-XD Blackout.
- Drive System: not published for Spartan RZ-XD Blackout.
- Start Type: not published for Spartan RZ-XD Blackout.
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 | ZTX6 54 Cub Cadet · Zero-Turn |
Spartan RZ-XD Blackout Spartan · Zero-Turn |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $9,399 | $10,799 |
| Engine | ||
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Displacement | 52 ci (852 cc) | — |
| Engine Power | 25.5 hp | 25.5 hp |
| Engine Make | Kawasaki® | Kawasaki |
| Engine Model | FX Series | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Start Type | Ignition Key | — |
| Deck | ||
| Cutting Width | 54 in (1372 mm) | 54 in (1372 mm) |
| Blades | 3 | — |
| Min Cut Height | 1 in (25 mm) | 1.5 in (38 mm) |
| Max Cut Height | 4.8 in (121 mm) | 4.8 in (121 mm) |
| Deck Material | 10-gauge steel with 2-gauge reinforcement | — |
| Deck Construction | Reinforced Fabricated | 5" Deep, Reinforced 7 Gauge Full-Floating Deck |
| Deck Gauge | 10 | — |
| Cut Positions | 17 | — |
| Drive | ||
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear ZT 3400 Charged | — |
| Ground Speed | 9 mph | 9 mph |
| Drive Tire Size | — | 24x12-12 Reaper |
| Reverse Speed | 3.5 mph | — |
| Drive System | Hydrostatic | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | — | 907 lbs (411.4 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.5 gal (20.8 L) | 9.5 gal (36 L) |
| Length | — | 84 in (2134 mm) |
| Height | — | 75 in (1905 mm) |
| Commercial / Pro | ||
| Frame Construction | — | 1.5" by 3" Powder Coated Fusion-Bonded Solid Steel Bridge Frame |
| Seat Type | — | Blackout Dymetrol Seat with 360 Degree Floating Seat Platform |
| General | ||
| Warranty | 4 yr | 3 yr |
Where these models differ, explained
ZTX6 54: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — cubcadet.com.
Spartan RZ-XD Blackout: Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — joinspartannation.com.
Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.