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Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD vs Cub Cadet Z-Force 44
Verdict: Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD vs Cub Cadet Z-Force 44
The Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD and the Cub Cadet Z-Force 44 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 Z-Force 44 holds more fuel (18.9 L vs 13.2 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-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
13.2 LReference
18.9 LReference
Displacement
44.3 ciReference
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Power (gross)
14.5 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
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1.8 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear ZT-2800Reference
Hydro-GearReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Weight
306 kgReference
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Front tire
20x10Reference
11x4x5Reference
Rear tire
15x6Reference
18x8.5x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
20x10Reference
11x4x5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
15x6Reference
18x8.5x8Reference
Length
228 cmReference
175 cmReference
Height
119 cmReference
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Wheelbase
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114 cmReference
Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Battery CCA
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275Reference
48" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
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 Z-Force 44 attachments
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.