Compare/Cub Cadet 1914 vs Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD

Cub Cadet 1914 vs Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD

Verdict: Cub Cadet 1914 vs Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD

The Cub Cadet 1914 and the Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD 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 FMZ 48 RD is the lighter machine (306 kg vs 443 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 1914 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 13.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD is the newer design (2012 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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Rated power

20 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference

air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twinReference

air-cooled V-TwinReference

Variants

1912

standardReference

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1914

front hydraulicsReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

15.1 LReference

13.2 LReference

Displacement

47.7 ciReference

44.3 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 73 mmReference

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Power (gross)

14.8 kWReference

14.5 kWReference

Fuel system

carburetorReference

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Idle RPM

1200-3400Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug

Champion RBL-154Reference

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Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

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Point gap

0.533 mmReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.203 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.330 mmReference

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Oil capacity

6.6 LReference

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Oil change

50 hReference

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Transmission

SundstrandReference

Hydro-Gear ZT-2800Reference

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

2000Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

131 cmReference

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Weight

443 kgReference

306 kgReference

Front tire

18x8.50-8Reference

20x10Reference

Rear tire

26x12.00-12Reference

15x6Reference

Lawn/turf front

18x8.50-8Reference

20x10Reference

Lawn/turf rear

26x12.00-12Reference

15x6Reference

Length

199 cmReference

228 cmReference

Width

110 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

120 cmReference

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Shipping weight

443 kgReference

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Ground clearance

18 cmReference

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Front tread

83 cmReference

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Rear tread

80 cmReference

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Height

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119 cmReference

Cub Cadet 1914 attachments

1914 Serial Numbers

1985

737625Reference

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1986

747225Reference

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Location:

Serial number decal on the right side of the 1914 frame, above the foot rest.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

20Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD attachments

48" Mower deck

Cutting width

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121 cmReference

Overall width

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124 cmReference

Cut height

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2 to 11 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.