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Cub Cadet 3204 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force 44
Verdict: Cub Cadet 3204 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force 44
The Cub Cadet 3204 and the Cub Cadet Z-Force 44 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 44 holds more fuel (18.9 L vs 17.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet Z-Force 44 is the newer design (2004 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
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 V-twinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
17.0 LReference
18.9 LReference
Displacement
38.1 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
77 x 67 mmReference
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Power (gross)
14.9 kWReference
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
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
5.7 LReference
1.8 LReference
Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
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Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear BDU-21LReference
Hydro-GearReference
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
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
114 cmReference
Weight
360 kgReference
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Front tire
16x6.5-8Reference
11x4x5Reference
Rear tire
23x9.5-12Reference
18x8.5x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5-8Reference
11x4x5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x9.5-12Reference
18x8.5x8Reference
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
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
435Reference
275Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet Z-Force 44 attachments
44" Mower deck
Cutting width
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111 cmReference
Cut height
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3 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.