Cub Cadet LTX 1046 M vs Cub Cadet RZT S42
Verdict: Cub Cadet LTX 1046 M vs Cub Cadet RZT S42
The Cub Cadet LTX 1046 M and the Cub Cadet RZT S42 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 LTX 1046 M is the lighter machine (232 kg vs 247 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet LTX 1046 M holds more fuel (12.5 L vs 10.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet RZT S42 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.
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.