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Cub Cadet 3204 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force S46 KH
Verdict: Cub Cadet 3204 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force S46 KH
The Cub Cadet 3204 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 is the lighter machine (312 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 Z-Force S46 KH is the newer design (2011 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
Steering
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differentialReference
Engine
Fuel tank
17.0 LReference
17.0 LReference
Displacement
38.1 ciReference
44.24 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
77 x 67 mmReference
84 x 66 mmReference
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
1.9 LReference
Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
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Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear BDU-21LReference
Hydro-Gear EZTReference
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
3-blade with manual with spring assist liftReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil change
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sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
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
109 cmReference
Weight
360 kgReference
312 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.5-8Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Rear tire
23x9.5-12Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5-8Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x9.5-12Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Length
187 cmReference
177 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
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
435Reference
275Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
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.