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Cub Cadet 1772 vs Cub Cadet Tank M48 KWS
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1772 vs Cub Cadet Tank M48 KWS
The Cub Cadet 1772 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 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 1989). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
17 hp
17 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
liquid-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
powerReference
differential powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
37.9 LReference
Displacement
38.93 ciReference
30.1 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
66 x 62 mmReference
68 x 68 mmReference
Power (gross)
12.7 kWReference
12.7 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
3.8 LReference
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Oil capacity
7.6 LReference
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Transmission
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
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Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
131 cmReference
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Front tire
18x8.50-8Reference
11x4.0-5Reference
Rear tire
26x12.00-12Reference
23x9.512Reference
Lawn/turf front
18x8.50-8Reference
11x4.0-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
26x12.00-12Reference
23x9.512Reference
Length
199 cmReference
185 cmReference
Width
110 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
120 cmReference
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Ground clearance
19 cmReference
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Front tread
83 cmReference
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Rear tread
80 cmReference
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Weight
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399 kgReference
Cub Cadet 1772 attachments
1772 Serial Numbers
1989
779097Reference
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Location:
Serial plate on the left side of the Cub Cadet 1772 tractor frame.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Variants
M48-KW
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Kawasaki engineReference
M48-KH
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Kohler engineReference
M48-HN
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Honda engineReference
M48-KWS
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Kawasaki engine, stamped deckReference
M48-KHS
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Kohler engine, stamped deckReference
Cub Cadet Tank M48 attachments
48" Mower deck
Cutting width
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121 cmReference
Overall width
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149 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 10 cmReference
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.