Compare/Cub Cadet Lx490 vs Cub Cadet Sx3100

Cub Cadet Lx490 vs Cub Cadet Sx3100

Verdict: Cub Cadet Lx490 vs Cub Cadet Sx3100

The Cub Cadet Lx490 and the Cub Cadet Sx3100 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Cub Cadet Lx490 leads on rated power with 49 hp against 31 hp. Cub Cadet Sx3100 is the lighter machine (920 kg vs 1,641 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet Lx490 holds more fuel (45.0 L vs 26.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet Lx490 is the newer design (2011 vs 2010). In short: choose the Cub Cadet Lx490 for outright pulling power, or the Cub Cadet Sx3100 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

49 hp

31 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Cub CadetReference

Manufacturer

YanmarReference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

hydraulic powerReference

Final drives

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bevel gearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

45.0 LReference

26.9 LReference

Engine (gross)

36.2 kWReference

23.3 kWReference

Displacement

2.0 LReference

1.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 90 mmReference

88 x 90 mmReference

Power (gross)

36.2 kWReference

23.3 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

dual dryReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

32.2 LReference

17.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

4.8 LReference

2.0 LReference

Engine (net)

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22.4 kWReference

Power (net)

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22.4 kWReference

Transmission

HydraReverserReference

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Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

power shuttleReference

hydrostaticReference

Valves

2 to 3Reference

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Pump flow

32.6 lpmReference

18.2 lpmReference

Steering flow

24.6 lpmReference

20.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

1Reference

Control

position controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1251 kgReference

548 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

wet discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

PTO (claimed)

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17.5 kWReference

Total flow

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38.2 lpmReference

Engine RPM

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2100@2500Reference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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2100Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

189 cmReference

165 cmReference

Weight

612 kgReference

439 kgReference

Front tire

8-16Reference

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Rear tire

14.9-24Reference

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Ag front

8-16Reference

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Ag rear

14.9-24Reference

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Lawn/turf front

27/12LL-15Reference

24x8.5-14Reference

Lawn/turf rear

22.5LL-16.1Reference

36x14-15Reference

Industrial front

10-16.5Reference

23x8.5-12Reference

Industrial rear

17.5LL-24Reference

14-17.5Reference

Length

314 cmReference

276 cmReference

Width

176 cmReference

131 cmReference

Ground clearance

38 cmReference

26 cmReference

Cub Cadet Lx490 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Attachment overview

Cub Cadet Yanmar CB85 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Cub Cadet Yanmar CB85 BackhoeReference

Cub Cadet Yanmar CB65 BackhoeReference

Digging depth

261 cmReference

208 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

259 cmReference

203 cmReference

Reach from pivot

360 cmReference

279 cmReference

Loading height

220 cmReference

162 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

Bucket force

1691 kgReference

1103 kgReference

Dipperstick force

1104 kgReference

624 kgReference

Variants

Sx3100 TD

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mower deckReference

Sx3100 TL

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front loaderReference

Sx3100TLD

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loader and deckReference

Sx3100 TLB

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loader backhoeReference

Cub Cadet Sx3100 attachments

Sx3100 Serial Number Location

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

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152 cmReference

Cut height

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2 to 13 cmReference

Cub Cadet Yanmar CB65 Backhoe

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.