Compare/Cub Cadet 3225 vs Cub Cadet RZT 46

Cub Cadet 3225 vs Cub Cadet RZT 46

Verdict: Cub Cadet 3225 vs Cub Cadet RZT 46

The Cub Cadet 3225 and the Cub Cadet RZT 46 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. Cub Cadet RZT 46 is the lighter machine (224 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 3225 holds more fuel (17.0 L vs 10.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet RZT 46 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

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Best match

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Rated power

22 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference

air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

Original price

$6,300 (1999 )Reference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

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differential powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

17.0 LReference

10.6 LReference

Displacement

41.1 ciReference

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Bore/Stroke

80 x 67 mmReference

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Power (gross)

16.4 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

Sparkplug

Champion RC12YCReference

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Oil capacity

4.3 LReference

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Oil change

100 hReference

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Transmission

Hydro-Gear BDU-21LReference

Hydro-Gear EZTReference

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

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

125 cmReference

110 cmReference

Weight

326 kgReference

224 kgReference

Front tire

16x7.5-8Reference

13x5.0-6Reference

Rear tire

24x10.5-12Reference

18x8.5-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x7.5-8Reference

13x5.0-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

24x10.5-12Reference

18x8.5-8Reference

Length

183 cmReference

203 cmReference

Width

106 cmReference

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Height

110 cmReference

91 cmReference

Ground clearance

15 cmReference

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Cub Cadet 3225 attachments

3225 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

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Charging amps

16Reference

15Reference

Battery CCA

435Reference

230Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Cub Cadet RZT 46 attachments

46" Mower deck

Cutting width

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116 cmReference

Overall width

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137 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.