Compare/Cub Cadet 982 vs Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KW

Cub Cadet 982 vs Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KW

Verdict: Cub Cadet 982 vs Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KW

The Cub Cadet 982 and the Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KW 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 LTX 1046 KW is the lighter machine (232 kg vs 396 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 982 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 12.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KW is the newer design (2011 vs 1979). 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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Rated power

20 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester)Reference

Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference

air-cooledReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-twin OHVReference

Steering

manualReference

manual sector and pinionReference

Original price

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$2,099 (2011)Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

15.1 LReference

12.5 LReference

Displacement

47.7 ciReference

44.3 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 73 mmReference

78 x 76 mmReference

Power

14.8 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dry with foam pre-cleanerReference

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Rated RPM

3200Reference

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Torque

41.8 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1629Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

3.3 LReference

1.9 LReference

Oil change

50 hReference

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Power (gross)

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14.9 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

BrakesReference

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ThrottleReference

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Forward/reverseReference

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Left brakeReference

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Right brakeReference

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Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Tuff Torq 918Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

Rear PTO Type

2000Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

131 cmReference

120 cmReference

Weight

396 kgReference

232 kgReference

Front tire

18x8.50-8Reference

15x6Reference

Rear tire

26x12.00-12Reference

20x8Reference

Lawn/turf front

18x8.50-8Reference

15x6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

26x12.00-12Reference

20x8Reference

Length

199 cmReference

175 cmReference

Width

110 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

120 cmReference

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Shipping weight

396 kgReference

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Ground clearance

19 cmReference

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Front tread

83 cmReference

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Rear tread

80 cmReference

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Cub Cadet 982 attachments

982 Serial Number Location

982 Serial Numbers

1979

665001Reference

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1980

667400Reference

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1981

685776Reference

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Final

700000Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

flywheel alternatorReference

Charging amps

20Reference

15Reference

Battery CCA

200Reference

235Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

32Reference

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Attachment overview

Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KW attachments

46" Mower deck

Cutting width

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116 cmReference

Cut height

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3 to 10 cmReference

Cut positions

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12Reference

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.