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Cub Cadet FMZ 50 vs Cub Cadet XT1 LT46

Verdict: Cub Cadet FMZ 50 vs Cub Cadet XT1 LT46

The Cub Cadet FMZ 50 and the Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 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 XT1 LT46 is the lighter machine (190 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 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 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.

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Fit & specs
Cub Cadet FMZ 50 Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
22 hp
22 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Image courtesy of Richard GomezReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
13.2 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
44 ciReference
44.24 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
84 x 66 mmReference
84 x 66 mmReference
Power (gross)
16.4 kWReference
16.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear ZT-2800Reference
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Front PTO
independentReference
Dimensions
Weight
309 kgReference
190 kgReference
Front tire
20x10Reference
15x6Reference
Rear tire
15x6Reference
20x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
20x10Reference
15x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
15x6Reference
20x8Reference
Length
228 cmReference
172 cmReference
Height
119 cmReference
107 cmReference
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
Front axle
Cast-ironReference
Cub Cadet FMZ 50 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
12Reference
Battery CCA
230Reference
50" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
127 cmReference
116 cmReference
Overall width
154 cmReference
137 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 11 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Variants
XT1 LT46
stamped deckReference
XT1 LT46 FAB
fabricated deckReference
Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 attachments
Attachment overview
46" Mower deck
Cut positions
12Reference

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.

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