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Cub Cadet 1912 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force S46 KH

Verdict: Cub Cadet 1912 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force S46 KH

The Cub Cadet 1912 and the Cub Cadet Z-Force S46 KH are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Cub Cadet Z-Force S46 KH is the lighter machine (312 kg vs 384 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet Z-Force S46 KH holds more fuel (17.0 L vs 15.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet Z-Force S46 KH is the newer design (2011 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.

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Fit & specs
Cub Cadet 1912 Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet Z-Force S46 KH Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
20 hp
20 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
differentialReference
Variants
1914
3-point and PTOReference
Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
17.0 LReference
Displacement
47.7 ciReference
44.24 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 73 mmReference
84 x 66 mmReference
Power (gross)
14.8 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Fuel system
carburetorReference
Idle RPM
1200-3400Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RBL-154Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.533 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.203 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.330 mmReference
Oil capacity
6.6 LReference
1.9 LReference
Oil change
50 hReference
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Transmission
Transmission
SundstrandReference
Hydro-Gear EZTReference
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
3-blade with manual with spring assist liftReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
131 cmReference
109 cmReference
Weight
384 kgReference
312 kgReference
Front tire
18x8.50-8Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Rear tire
26x12.00-12Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
18x8.50-8Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
26x12.00-12Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Length
199 cmReference
177 cmReference
Width
110 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
120 cmReference
Shipping weight
384 kgReference
Ground clearance
18 cmReference
Front tread
83 cmReference
Rear tread
80 cmReference
Cub Cadet 1912 attachments
1912 Serial Number Location
1912 Serial Numbers
1985
737625Reference
1986
747225Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
20Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
275Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet Z-Force S46 attachments
46" Mower deck
Cutting width
116 cmReference
Cut height
2 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.

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