Compare/Cub Cadet 3204 vs Cub Cadet i1046

Cub Cadet 3204 vs Cub Cadet i1046

Verdict: Cub Cadet 3204 vs Cub Cadet i1046

The Cub Cadet 3204 and the Cub Cadet i1046 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 i1046 is the lighter machine (249 kg vs 360 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 3204 holds more fuel (17.0 L vs 10.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet i1046 is the newer design (2007 vs 2002). 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

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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 V-twinReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-twinReference

Steering

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differentialReference

Engine

Fuel tank

17.0 LReference

10.6 LReference

Displacement

38.1 ciReference

44.24 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

77 x 67 mmReference

83 x 67 mmReference

Power (gross)

14.9 kWReference

Compression

8.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

3350Reference

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Idle RPM

1400-3600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

5.7 LReference

1.5 LReference

Sparkplug

Champion RC12YCReference

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Transmission

Hydro-Gear BDU-21LReference

Hydro-Gear EZTReference

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electro-pneumatic idlerReference

electricReference

Front PTO Type

shaft (SAE BB)Reference

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Mid PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

125 cmReference

120 cmReference

Weight

360 kgReference

249 kgReference

Front tire

16x6.5-8Reference

15x6Reference

Rear tire

23x9.5-12Reference

20x8Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.5-8Reference

15x6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x9.5-12Reference

20x8Reference

Length

187 cmReference

175 cmReference

Width

106 cmReference

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Height

110 cmReference

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Ground clearance

15 cmReference

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Cub Cadet 3204 attachments

3204 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

flywheel alternatorReference

alternatorReference

Charging amps

15Reference

Battery CCA

435Reference

235Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Cub Cadet i1046 attachments

46" Mower deck

Cutting width

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116 cmReference

Cut height

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3 to 9 cmReference

Cut positions

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6Reference

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.