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Cub Cadet LTX 1046 vs Cub Cadet XT3 GSE
Verdict: Cub Cadet LTX 1046 vs Cub Cadet XT3 GSE
The Cub Cadet LTX 1046 and the Cub Cadet XT3 GSE are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 23 hp. Cub Cadet LTX 1046 is the lighter machine (232 kg vs 362 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet XT3 GSE 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
23 hp
23 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 V-twin OHVReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
manual sector and pinionReference
electric powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
12.5 LReference
12.5 LReference
Power (gross)
17.2 kWReference
16.8 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
1.8 LReference
Displacement
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41.1 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
—
81 x 66 mmReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
—
Hydro-Gear BDU-10Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
120 cmReference
128 cmReference
Weight
232 kgReference
362 kgReference
Front tire
15x6Reference
16x6.5Reference
Rear tire
20x8Reference
23x10.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
16x6.5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8Reference
23x10.5Reference
Length
175 cmReference
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Front axle
—
Cast-ironReference
Cub Cadet LTX 1046 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
25Reference
Battery CCA
235Reference
300Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
46" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
116 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
12Reference
6Reference
Cub Cadet XT3 GSE attachments
42" Mower deck
Overall width
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127 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.