Cub Cadet 1710 vs Cub Cadet Tank M48 KWS
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1710 vs Cub Cadet Tank M48 KWS
The Cub Cadet 1710 and the Cub Cadet Tank M48 KWS are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. Cub Cadet 1710 is the lighter machine (317 kg vs 399 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet Tank M48 KWS holds more fuel (37.9 L vs 15.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet Tank M48 KWS is the newer design (2002 vs 1985). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.