Cub Cadet 8404 vs Cub Cadet Lx490
Verdict: Cub Cadet 8404 vs Cub Cadet Lx490
The Cub Cadet 8404 and the Cub Cadet Lx490 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Cub Cadet Lx490 leads on rated power with 49 hp against 41 hp. Cub Cadet Lx490 is the lighter machine (1,641 kg vs 1,896 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet Lx490 holds more fuel (45.0 L vs 43.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet Lx490 is the newer design (2011 vs 2004). In short: choose the Cub Cadet Lx490 for outright pulling power, or the Cub Cadet 8404 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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.