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Cub Cadet LTX 1046 M vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX46

Verdict: Cub Cadet LTX 1046 M vs Cub Cadet XT2 LX46

The Cub Cadet LTX 1046 M and the Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 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 XT2 LX46 is the lighter machine (199 kg vs 232 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 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 is the newer design (2015 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 LTX 1046 M Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
22 hp
22 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
air-cooled V-twin OHVReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Original price
$1,999 (2011)Reference
Steering
manual sector and pinionReference
manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
12.5 LReference
11.4 LReference
Power (gross)
16.4 kWReference
16.0 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
2.0 LReference
Displacement
44.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
78 x 76 mmReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
Tuff Torq K46Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manual leverReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
120 cmReference
119 cmReference
Weight
232 kgReference
199 kgReference
Front tire
15x6Reference
15x6Reference
Rear tire
20x8Reference
20x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
15x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8Reference
20x8Reference
Length
175 cmReference
172 cmReference
Height
107 cmReference
Front axle
Cast-ironReference
Cub Cadet LTX 1046 M attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
235Reference
300Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
46" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
116 cmReference
116 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
12Reference
12Reference
Overall width
137 cmReference
Variants
XT2 LX46
Kawasaki engine, stamped deckReference
XT2 LX46 KH
Kohler engine, stamped deckReference
XT2 LX46 FAB
Kawasaki engine, fabricated deckReference
Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 attachments
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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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