Compare/Cub Cadet 3206 vs Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD

Cub Cadet 3206 vs Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD

Verdict: Cub Cadet 3206 vs Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD

The Cub Cadet 3206 and the Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD 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 FMZ 48 RD is the lighter machine (306 kg vs 364 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 3206 holds more fuel (17.0 L vs 13.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD is the newer design (2012 vs 2000). 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

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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

The CH22 was used in the 2001 production year of the 3206.Reference

air-cooled V-TwinReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

17.0 LReference

13.2 LReference

Displacement

41.1 ciReference

44.3 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

80 x 67 mmReference

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Power (gross)

14.9 kWReference

14.5 kWReference

Compression

8.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

3450Reference

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Idle RPM

1450-3600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

5.7 LReference

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Transmission

Hydro-Gear BDU-21LReference

Hydro-Gear ZT-2800Reference

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

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

—

independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

125 cmReference

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Weight

364 kgReference

306 kgReference

Front tire

16x7.5-8Reference

20x10Reference

Rear tire

24x10.5-12Reference

15x6Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x7.5-8Reference

20x10Reference

Lawn/turf rear

24x10.5-12Reference

15x6Reference

Length

187 cmReference

228 cmReference

Width

106 cmReference

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Height

110 cmReference

119 cmReference

Ground clearance

15 cmReference

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Rear axle

29 mmReference

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Cub Cadet 3206 attachments

3206 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

flywheel alternatorReference

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Charging amps

15Reference

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Battery CCA

435Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD attachments

48" Mower deck

Cutting width

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121 cmReference

Overall width

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124 cmReference

Cut height

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2 to 11 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.