Compare/Cub Cadet 3648 vs Cub Cadet RZT 42

Cub Cadet 3648 vs Cub Cadet RZT 42

Verdict: Cub Cadet 3648 vs Cub Cadet RZT 42

The Cub Cadet 3648 and the Cub Cadet RZT 42 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. Cub Cadet 3648 holds more fuel (37.9 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet RZT 42 is the newer design (2005 vs 1999). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Cub Cadet

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Best match

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Cub Cadet

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Best match

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Rated power

17 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

air-cooled vertical shaftReference

Steering

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differential powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

37.9 LReference

11.4 LReference

Power (gross)

12.7 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Displacement

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30.5 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

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91 x 78 mmReference

Oil capacity

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1.4 LReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Hydro-Gear EZTReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

Cub Cadet 3648 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

48" Mower deck

Type

hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

121 cmReference

106 cmReference

Dimensions

Front tire

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11x4x5Reference

Rear tire

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18x6.5x8Reference

Lawn/turf front

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11x4x5Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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18x6.5x8Reference

Cub Cadet RZT 42 attachments

42" Mower deck

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.