Compare/Cub Cadet Ex450 vs Cub Cadet Lx450

Cub Cadet Ex450 vs Cub Cadet Lx450

Verdict: Cub Cadet Ex450 vs Cub Cadet Lx450

The Cub Cadet Ex450 and the Cub Cadet Lx450 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Cub Cadet Lx450 leads on rated power with 45 hp against 38 hp. Cub Cadet Ex450 is the lighter machine (1,587 kg vs 1,626 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet Lx450 is the newer design (2011 vs 2009). In short: choose the Cub Cadet Lx450 for outright pulling power, or the Cub Cadet Ex450 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

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Rated power

38 hp

45 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Cub CadetReference

Manufacturer

YanmarReference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$21,299 (2009)Reference

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Steering

hydraulic powerReference

Engine

33.6 kWReference

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Displacement

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

88 x 90 mmReference

Power

33.6 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementsReference

dual dry elementReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

Oil capacity

26.5 LReference

32.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

4.4 LReference

4.8 LReference

Fuel tank

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45.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

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33.6 kWReference

Power (gross)

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33.6 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Gears

9 forward and reverseReference

12 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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HydraReverserReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

28.0 kWReference

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Type

synchronized shuttleReference

power shuttleReference

Pump flow

32.2 lpmReference

34.1 lpmReference

Total flow

49.2 lpmReference

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Steering flow

17.0 lpmReference

25.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

1Reference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1117 kgReference

1251 kgReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Valves

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2 to 3Reference

Control

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position controlReference

Clutch

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wet discReference

Capacities

Fuel

42.8 LReference

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Front axle

7.6 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

182 cmReference

189 cmReference

Weight

1587 kgReference

612 kgReference

Front tire

8-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-24Reference

Ag front

8-16Reference

Ag rear

14.9-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

27x10.5-15Reference

27/12LL-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

44x18-20Reference

22.5LL-16.1Reference

Industrial front

10-16.5Reference

Industrial rear

17.5-24Reference

17.5LL-24Reference

Length

322 cmReference

314 cmReference

Width

182 cmReference

176 cmReference

Operating weight

1587 kgReference

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Ground clearance

34 cmReference

38 cmReference

Cub Cadet Ex450 attachments

Attachment overview

Cub Cadet CB85 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Cub Cadet CB85 BackhoeReference

Cub Cadet Yanmar CB85 BackhoeReference

Digging depth

261 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

259 cmReference

Reach from pivot

360 cmReference

Loading height

220 cmReference

Bucket force

1691 kgReference

Dipperstick force

1104 kgReference

Cub Cadet Lx450 attachments

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Cub Cadet Yanmar CB85 Backhoe

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

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.