Compare/Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD vs Cub Cadet GT 2544

Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD vs Cub Cadet GT 2544

Verdict: Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD vs Cub Cadet GT 2544

The Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD and the Cub Cadet GT 2544 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 is the lighter machine (306 kg vs 315 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 8.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD is the newer design (2012 vs 2005). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Cub Cadet

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Best match

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Cub Cadet

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Best match

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Rated power

20 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference

air-cooled V-TwinReference

The Kohler CH670 was used in the GT 2544 from 2008 through 2010.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

13.2 LReference

8.5 LReference

Displacement

44.3 ciReference

41 ciReference

Power (gross)

14.5 kWReference

16.4 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Bore/Stroke

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80 x 67 mmReference

Rated RPM

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3350Reference

Idle RPM

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1400-3600Reference

Torque

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49.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

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2400Reference

Sparkplug gap

—

0.762 mmReference

Oil capacity

—

5.4 LReference

Oil change

—

100 hReference

Transmission

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ThrottleReference

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Parking brakeReference

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BrakeReference

—

ForwardReference

—

ReverseReference

Transmission

Hydro-Gear ZT-2800Reference

Hydro-Gear BDU-10Reference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil type

—

Drive System Fluid PlusReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

—

Clutch

electricReference

Front PTO

—

independentReference

Front PTO Type

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pulleyReference

Dimensions

Weight

306 kgReference

47 kgReference

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

Height (steering wheel)

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106 cmReference

Ground clearance

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15 cmReference

4-bolt flange rear axle

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25 mmReference

Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

—

flywheel alternatorReference

Charging amps

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15Reference

Battery CCA

—

275Reference

48" Mower deck

Type

hydrostaticReference

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

121 cmReference

111 cmReference

Overall width

124 cmReference

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Cut height

2 to 11 cmReference

3 to 10 cmReference

Cub Cadet GT 2544 attachments

Attachment overview

44" Mower deck

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.