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Cub Cadet 3648 vs Cub Cadet Tank M48 KWS
Verdict: Cub Cadet 3648 vs Cub Cadet Tank M48 KWS
The Cub Cadet 3648 and the Cub Cadet Tank M48 KWS 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 Tank M48 KWS is the newer design (2002 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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Fit & specs
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
17 hp
17 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
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
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differential powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
37.9 LReference
37.9 LReference
Power (gross)
12.7 kWReference
12.7 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Displacement
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30.1 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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68 x 68 mmReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Cub Cadet 3648 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
48" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
121 cmReference
121 cmReference
Overall width
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149 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 10 cmReference
Variants
M48-KW
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Kawasaki engineReference
M48-KH
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Kohler engineReference
M48-HN
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Honda engineReference
M48-KWS
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Kawasaki engine, stamped deckReference
M48-KHS
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Kohler engine, stamped deckReference
Dimensions
Weight
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399 kgReference
Front tire
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11x4.0-5Reference
Rear tire
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23x9.512Reference
Lawn/turf front
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11x4.0-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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23x9.512Reference
Length
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185 cmReference
Cub Cadet Tank M48 attachments
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.