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Cub Cadet 2072 vs Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD
Verdict: Cub Cadet 2072 vs Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD
The Cub Cadet 2072 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 2072 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 1987). 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
20 hp
20 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
air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twinReference
air-cooled V-TwinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
13.2 LReference
Displacement
46.98 ciReference
44.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 78 mmReference
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Power (gross)
14.9 kWReference
14.5 kWReference
Idle RPM
1200-3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Chamption RBL-15YReference
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Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
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Intake valve clearance
0.102 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.305 mmReference
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Oil capacity
6.6 LReference
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Oil change
50 hReference
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Transmission
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Hydro-Gear ZT-2800Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Rear PTO Type
2000Reference
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Front PTO
independentReference
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Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
131 cmReference
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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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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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306 kgReference
Height
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119 cmReference
Cub Cadet 2072 attachments
2072 Serial Number Location
2072 Serial Numbers
1987
756300Reference
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1988
767352Reference
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1989
779097Reference
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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
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.