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Cub Cadet C-175G vs Cub Cadet Z48
Verdict: Cub Cadet C-175G vs Cub Cadet Z48
The Cub Cadet C-175G and the Cub Cadet Z48 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Cub Cadet C-175G is the newer design (2003 vs 1997). 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
18 hp
18 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-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
manualReference
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Original price
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$4,900 (1998 )Reference
Variants
C-175G
CVTReference
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C-175H
hydrostaticReference
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Engine
Power (gross)
13.0 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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20.8 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
TransmaticReference
Hydro-Gear BDRReference
Gears
8 forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity
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5.7 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Cub Cadet C-175G attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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380Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven CVTReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
121 cmReference
Dimensions
Weight
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347 kgReference
Front tire
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9x3.5Reference
Rear tire
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20x9-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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11x4 (late)Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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20x9-8Reference
Cub Cadet Z48 attachments
48" Mower deck
Cut height
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3 to 11 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.