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Cub Cadet LX46 EFI vs Cub Cadet Z-Force S48 LP
Verdict: Cub Cadet LX46 EFI vs Cub Cadet Z-Force S48 LP
The Cub Cadet LX46 EFI and the Cub Cadet Z-Force S48 LP are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Cub Cadet LX46 EFI is the newer design (2018 vs 2010). 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
79
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet
79
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
null hp
null 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 vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
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differentialReference
Engine
Displacement
41.44 ciReference
44.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
78 x 71 mmReference
78 x 76 mmReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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29.9 LReference
Oil capacity
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1.9 LReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Hydro-Gear EZTReference
Oil change
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sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Cub Cadet LX46 EFI attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Battery CCA
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275Reference
46" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
116 cmReference
121 cmReference
Variants
KH
—
Kohler engineReference
KW
—
Kawasaki engineReference
LP
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LP-gas engineReference
COM
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CommercialReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
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109 cmReference
Weight
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344 kgReference
Front tire
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13x5.0-6Reference
Rear tire
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18x9.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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13x5.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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18x9.5-8Reference
Length
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177 cmReference
Cub Cadet Z-Force S48 attachments
48" Mower deck
Cut height
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2 to 10 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.