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Cub Cadet GT 2186 vs Cub Cadet Tank M48 HN
Verdict: Cub Cadet GT 2186 vs Cub Cadet Tank M48 HN
The Cub Cadet GT 2186 and the Cub Cadet Tank M48 HN 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 Tank M48 HN holds more fuel (37.9 L vs 7.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet GT 2186 is the newer design (2004 vs 2003). 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-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
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differential powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.9 LReference
37.9 LReference
Displacement
38.1 ciReference
37.5 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
77 x 67 mmReference
77 x 66 mmReference
Power (gross)
14.9 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Idle RPM
1200-3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Oil capacity
5.7 LReference
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Oil change
100 hReference
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Compression
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8.3:1Reference
Transmission
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
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Front tire
16x6.5-8Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Rear tire
23x9.5-12Reference
23x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5-8Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x9.5-12Reference
23x9.5-12Reference
Length
182 cmReference
185 cmReference
Width
124 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
106 cmReference
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Ground clearance
15 cmReference
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Front tread
80 cmReference
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Rear tread
76 cmReference
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Weight
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444 kgReference
Cub Cadet GT 2186 attachments
GT 2186 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Variants
M48-KW
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Kawasaki engineReference
M48-KH
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Kohler engineReference
M48-HN
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Honda engineReference
M48-KWS
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Kawasaki engine, stamped deckReference
M48-KHS
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Kohler engine, stamped deckReference
Cub Cadet Tank M48 attachments
48" Mower deck
Cutting width
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121 cmReference
Overall width
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149 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 12 cmReference
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.