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Cub Cadet LTX 1050 KW vs Cub Cadet RZT 46
Verdict: Cub Cadet LTX 1050 KW vs Cub Cadet RZT 46
The Cub Cadet LTX 1050 KW and the Cub Cadet RZT 46 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 RZT 46 is the lighter machine (224 kg vs 248 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet LTX 1050 KW holds more fuel (12.5 L vs 10.6 L) for longer stints between fills. 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 White's Farm SupplyReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
manual sector and pinionReference
differential powerReference
Variants
1050-KH
Kohler engineReference
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1050-KW
Kawasaki engineReference
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1050-VT
Briggs & Stratton engineReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
12.5 LReference
10.6 LReference
Displacement
44.3 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
78 x 76 mmReference
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Power (gross)
16.4 kWReference
16.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
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Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Hydro-Gear EZTReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
120 cmReference
110 cmReference
Weight
248 kgReference
224 kgReference
Front tire
15x6Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Rear tire
20x10Reference
18x8.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10Reference
18x8.5-8Reference
Length
175 cmReference
203 cmReference
Height
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91 cmReference
Cub Cadet LTX 1050 attachments
LTX 1050 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number decal under the seat on the LTX 1050 KW.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
190Reference
230Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
50" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
127 cmReference
116 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
12Reference
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Cub Cadet RZT 46 attachments
46" Mower deck
Overall width
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137 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.