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Cub Cadet LGTX 1050 vs Cub Cadet Tank M48 KH
Verdict: Cub Cadet LGTX 1050 vs Cub Cadet Tank M48 KH
The Cub Cadet LGTX 1050 and the Cub Cadet Tank M48 KH 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 Tank M48 KH holds more fuel (53.0 L vs 12.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet LGTX 1050 is the newer design (2012 vs 2009). 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
53.0 LReference
Displacement
44.2 ciReference
44.2 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 67 mmReference
83 x 66 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
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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
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Weight
248 kgReference
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Front tire
16x6.5-8Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Rear tire
22x9.5-12Reference
23x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5-8Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22x9.5-12Reference
23x9.5-12Reference
Length
175 cmReference
185 cmReference
Cub Cadet LGTX 1050 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
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Charging amps
25Reference
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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
3 to 12 cmReference
Cut positions
6Reference
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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
Overall width
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149 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.