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Cub Cadet 3205 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force S46 KH
Verdict: Cub Cadet 3205 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force S46 KH
The Cub Cadet 3205 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 326 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 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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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
Image courtesy of Dan La PointeReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Original price
$6,800 (1999 )Reference
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Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Steering
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differentialReference
Engine
Fuel tank
17.0 LReference
17.0 LReference
Displacement
37.65 ciReference
44.24 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 68 mmReference
84 x 66 mmReference
Power (gross)
14.9 kWReference
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
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
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
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
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
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
326 kgReference
312 kgReference
Front tire
16x7.5-8Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Rear tire
24x10.5-12Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x7.5-8Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
24x10.5-12Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Length
183 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 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
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
20Reference
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.