Cub Cadet Tank LZ60 Horsepower (27 hp) + PTO HP

Quick answer:

The Cub Cadet Tank LZ60 tractor engine horsepower found is 27 hp. PTO horsepower found is also 27 hp.

Engine HP27 hp
PTO HP27 hp
Power / weight22.5 hp per 1,000 lb

Cub Cadet Tank LZ60 Horsepower Specs

Engine horsepower 27 hp
PTO horsepower 27 hp
Rated engine RPM 3,600 rpm
Engine torque 21.9 lb-ft (30 Nm)
Engine displacement 52 cu in (0.85 L)
Engine cylinders 2 cylinders
Operating weight 1,200 lb (544 kg)
Power-to-weight 22.5 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class mid-power mower / garden tractor

Horsepower Benchmarks

Engine horsepower benchmark

This model

27 hp

Average

23 hp

Low

12 hp

High

40 hp

PTO horsepower benchmark

This model

27 hp

Average

18 hp

Low

8 hp

High

35 hp

Operating weight benchmark

This model

1,200 lb

Average

1,200 lb

Low

500 lb

High

2,600 lb

Power-to-weight benchmark

This model

22.5 hp/1k lb

Average

20 hp/1k lb

Low

12 hp/1k lb

High

35 hp/1k lb

Benchmarks are general reference ranges for lawn and garden tractors and mowers.

Cub Cadet Tank LZ60 Horsepower FAQ

Engine horsepower The Cub Cadet Tank LZ60 tractor engine horsepower found is 27 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
PTO horsepower The PTO horsepower found for the Cub Cadet Tank LZ60 is 27 hp. Confirm this against the operator manual because PTO output is often lower than engine horsepower.
Horsepower class The Cub Cadet Tank LZ60 is listed as mid-power mower / garden tractor based on the engine horsepower found.
Rated engine RPM The rated engine speed found for the Cub Cadet Tank LZ60 is 3,600 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine torque The engine torque found for the Cub Cadet Tank LZ60 is 21.9 lb-ft (30 Nm). Torque helps describe low-speed pulling feel, while horsepower describes power output over engine speed.
Engine specs found Engine specs found for the Cub Cadet Tank LZ60 include 52 cu in (0.85 L) displacement and 2 cylinders.
Operating weight The operating weight found for the Cub Cadet Tank LZ60 is 1,200 lb (544 kg). Weight matters because the same horsepower feels different in a light mower than in a heavy tractor.
Power-to-weight The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Cub Cadet Tank LZ60 is 22.5 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note The Cub Cadet Tank LZ60 PTO figure matches the engine horsepower in the data found, so treat the PTO number as a guide until confirmed against the operator manual.
Official information note

Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official cubcadet.com website for official horsepower, PTO horsepower, engine RPM, torque and operating-weight specifications before buying implements or servicing the machine.