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Cub Cadet 2072 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force S46 KH
Verdict: Cub Cadet 2072 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force S46 KH
The Cub Cadet 2072 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 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 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 vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
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differentialReference
Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
17.0 LReference
Displacement
46.98 ciReference
44.24 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 78 mmReference
84 x 66 mmReference
Power (gross)
14.9 kWReference
14.9 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
1.9 LReference
Oil change
50 hReference
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Transmission
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
3-blade with manual with spring assist liftReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Hydro-Gear EZTReference
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
109 cmReference
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
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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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312 kgReference
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
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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275Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet Z-Force S46 attachments
46" Mower deck
Cutting width
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116 cmReference
Cut height
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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.