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Cub Cadet LTX 1050 KW vs Cub Cadet Z-Force 48
Verdict: Cub Cadet LTX 1050 KW vs Cub Cadet Z-Force 48
The Cub Cadet LTX 1050 KW and the Cub Cadet Z-Force 48 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 Z-Force 48 holds more fuel (18.9 L vs 12.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet LTX 1050 KW is the newer design (2011 vs 2004). 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
Image courtesy of Ralph SeifertReference
Steering
manual sector and pinionReference
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Variants
48
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residentalReference
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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48PRO
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commercialReference
Engine
Fuel tank
12.5 LReference
18.9 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
1.8 LReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Hydro-GearReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
120 cmReference
114 cmReference
Weight
248 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6Reference
11x4x5Reference
Rear tire
20x10Reference
18x9.5x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
11x4x5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10Reference
18x9.5x8Reference
Length
175 cmReference
175 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
275Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
50" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
127 cmReference
121 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
12Reference
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Cub Cadet Z-Force 48 attachments
48" Mower deck
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.