Cub Cadet FMZ 50 SD vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KH
Verdict: Cub Cadet FMZ 50 SD vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KH
The Cub Cadet FMZ 50 SD and the Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KH are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KH is the lighter machine (204 kg vs 309 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet FMZ 50 SD holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet XT2 LX42 KH is the newer design (2015 vs 2008). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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.