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Cub Cadet LT 1022 vs Cub Cadet XT1 LT46
Verdict: Cub Cadet LT 1022 vs Cub Cadet XT1 LT46
The Cub Cadet LT 1022 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 230 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 is the newer design (2015 vs 2004). 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
22 hp
22 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
Image courtesy of Laura SeeleyReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
40.0 ciReference
44.24 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
75 x 73 mmReference
84 x 66 mmReference
Power (gross)
16.4 kWReference
16.4 kWReference
Compression
8.5:1Reference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Idle RPM
1200-3600Reference
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Torque
42.8 NmReference
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Torque RPM
2400Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Oil change
100 hReference
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Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear 311-0510Reference
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
119 cmReference
Weight
68 kgReference
190 kgReference
Front tire
15x6x6Reference
15x6Reference
Rear tire
20x9x8Reference
20x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6x6Reference
15x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x9x8Reference
20x8Reference
Length
172 cmReference
172 cmReference
Width
124 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
109 cmReference
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Ground clearance
11 cmReference
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Height
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107 cmReference
Front axle
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Cast-ironReference
Cub Cadet LT 1022 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
16Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
270Reference
230Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
46" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
116 cmReference
116 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Overall width
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137 cmReference
Cut positions
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12Reference
Variants
XT1 LT46
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stamped deckReference
XT1 LT46 FAB
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fabricated deckReference
Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 attachments
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.