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Cub Cadet LGTX 1050 vs Cub Cadet Tank 48
Verdict: Cub Cadet LGTX 1050 vs Cub Cadet Tank 48
The Cub Cadet LGTX 1050 and the Cub Cadet Tank 48 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 25 hp. Cub Cadet LGTX 1050 is the lighter machine (248 kg vs 451 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet LGTX 1050 is the newer design (2012 vs 2010). 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
25 hp
25 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 vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
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differential powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
12.5 LReference
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Displacement
44.2 ciReference
41.1 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 67 mmReference
80 x 67 mmReference
Power
18.6 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power (gross)
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18.6 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear 320-0610Reference
Kanzaki DUP-10Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
120 cmReference
113 cmReference
Weight
248 kgReference
451 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.5-8Reference
13x5-6Reference
Rear tire
22x9.5-12Reference
23x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5-8Reference
13x5-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x9.5-12Reference
23x9.5-12Reference
Length
175 cmReference
187 cmReference
Width
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149 cmReference
Height
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102 cmReference
Front tread
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101 cmReference
Rear tread
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115 cmReference
Cub Cadet LGTX 1050 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
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Charging amps
25Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
260Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
50" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
127 cmReference
121 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
2 to 12 cmReference
Cut positions
6Reference
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Cub Cadet Tank 48 attachments
48" 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.