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Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KW vs Cub Cadet Tank M48 HN

Verdict: Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KW vs Cub Cadet Tank M48 HN

The Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KW 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 LTX 1046 KW is the lighter machine (232 kg vs 444 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet Tank M48 HN holds more fuel (37.9 L vs 12.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KW is the newer design (2011 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 LTX 1046 KW Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet Tank M48 HN Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
20 hp
20 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-twin OHVReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Original price
$2,099 (2011)Reference
Steering
manual sector and pinionReference
differential powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
12.5 LReference
37.9 LReference
Displacement
44.3 ciReference
37.5 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
78 x 76 mmReference
77 x 66 mmReference
Power (gross)
14.9 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
Compression
8.3:1Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Tuff Torq 918Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
120 cmReference
Weight
232 kgReference
444 kgReference
Front tire
15x6Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Rear tire
20x8Reference
23x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8Reference
23x9.5-12Reference
Length
175 cmReference
185 cmReference
Cub Cadet LTX 1046 KW attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
Battery CCA
235Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
46" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
116 cmReference
121 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
3 to 12 cmReference
Cut positions
12Reference
Variants
M48-KW
Kawasaki engineReference
M48-KH
Kohler engineReference
M48-HN
Honda engineReference
M48-KWS
Kawasaki engine, stamped deckReference
M48-KHS
Kohler engine, stamped deckReference
Cub Cadet Tank M48 attachments
48" Mower deck
Overall width
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.

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