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Cub Cadet RZT 17 vs Cub Cadet Tank M48 KWS
Verdict: Cub Cadet RZT 17 vs Cub Cadet Tank M48 KWS
The Cub Cadet RZT 17 and the Cub Cadet Tank M48 KWS are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. Cub Cadet Tank M48 KWS holds more fuel (37.9 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet RZT 17 is the newer design (2004 vs 2002). 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
17 hp
17 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 shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
differential powerReference
differential powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
37.9 LReference
Displacement
30.5 ciReference
30.1 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
91 x 78 mmReference
68 x 68 mmReference
Power (gross)
12.7 kWReference
12.7 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-GearReference
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Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Front tire
11x4x5Reference
11x4.0-5Reference
Rear tire
18x6.5x8Reference
23x9.512Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x4x5Reference
11x4.0-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x6.5x8Reference
23x9.512Reference
Weight
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399 kgReference
Length
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185 cmReference
Cub Cadet RZT 17 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
121 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Variants
M48-KW
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Kawasaki engineReference
M48-KH
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Kohler engineReference
M48-HN
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Honda engineReference
M48-KWS
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Kawasaki engine, stamped deckReference
M48-KHS
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Kohler engine, stamped deckReference
Cub Cadet Tank M48 attachments
48" Mower deck
Overall width
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149 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.