Compare/Cub Cadet 3205 vs Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KW

Cub Cadet 3205 vs Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KW

Verdict: Cub Cadet 3205 vs Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KW

The Cub Cadet 3205 and the Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KW 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 LTX 1046 KW is the lighter machine (232 kg vs 326 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 3205 holds more fuel (17.0 L vs 12.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KW is the newer design (2011 vs 1998). 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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Tell us about your operation

Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Cub Cadet

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Best match

Clear

Cub Cadet

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

20 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference

Image courtesy of Dan La PointeReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-twin OHVReference

Original price

$6,800 (1999 )Reference

$2,099 (2011)Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

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manual sector and pinionReference

Engine

Fuel tank

17.0 LReference

12.5 LReference

Displacement

37.65 ciReference

44.3 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 68 mmReference

78 x 76 mmReference

Power (gross)

14.9 kWReference

Compression

9.0:1Reference

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Rated RPM

3450Reference

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Idle RPM

1450-3600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

2.6 LReference

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Sparkplug

NGK BMR 4AReference

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Oil capacity

4.3 LReference

1.9 LReference

Oil change

100 hReference

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Transmission

Hydro-Gear BDU-21LReference

Tuff Torq 918Reference

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-pneumatic idlerReference

electricReference

Front PTO Type

shaft (SAE BB)Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

125 cmReference

120 cmReference

Weight

326 kgReference

232 kgReference

Front tire

16x7.5-8Reference

15x6Reference

Rear tire

24x10.5-12Reference

20x8Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x7.5-8Reference

15x6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

24x10.5-12Reference

20x8Reference

Length

183 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 3205 attachments

3205 Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number decal on the left side of the frame, above the front axle.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

flywheel alternatorReference

Charging amps

20Reference

15Reference

Battery CCA

435Reference

235Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KW attachments

46" Mower deck

Cutting width

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116 cmReference

Cut height

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3 to 10 cmReference

Cut positions

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12Reference

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.