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Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD vs Cub Cadet GT 2186
Verdict: Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD vs Cub Cadet GT 2186
The Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD and the Cub Cadet GT 2186 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 FMZ 48 RD holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 7.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD is the newer design (2012 vs 2004). 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
20 hp
20 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 V-TwinReference
air-cooledReference
Engine
Fuel tank
13.2 LReference
7.9 LReference
Displacement
44.3 ciReference
38.1 ciReference
Power (gross)
14.5 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Bore/Stroke
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77 x 67 mmReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Idle RPM
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1200-3600Reference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
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5.7 LReference
Oil change
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100 hReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear ZT-2800Reference
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Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Weight
306 kgReference
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Front tire
20x10Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Rear tire
15x6Reference
23x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
20x10Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
15x6Reference
23x9.5-12Reference
Length
228 cmReference
182 cmReference
Height
119 cmReference
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Wheelbase
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119 cmReference
Width
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124 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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106 cmReference
Ground clearance
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15 cmReference
Front tread
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80 cmReference
Rear tread
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76 cmReference
Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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15Reference
48" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
121 cmReference
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Overall width
124 cmReference
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Cut height
2 to 11 cmReference
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Cub Cadet GT 2186 attachments
GT 2186 Serial Number Location
Attachment overview
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.