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Cub Cadet RZT 46 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force 48
Verdict: Cub Cadet RZT 46 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force 48
The Cub Cadet RZT 46 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 10.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet RZT 46 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
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Image courtesy of Ralph SeifertReference
Steering
differential powerReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
10.6 LReference
18.9 LReference
Power (gross)
16.4 kWReference
16.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
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1.8 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear EZTReference
Hydro-GearReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
110 cmReference
114 cmReference
Weight
224 kgReference
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Front tire
13x5.0-6Reference
11x4x5Reference
Rear tire
18x8.5-8Reference
18x9.5x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.0-6Reference
11x4x5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x8.5-8Reference
18x9.5x8Reference
Length
203 cmReference
175 cmReference
Height
91 cmReference
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Cub Cadet RZT 46 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
230Reference
275Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
46" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
116 cmReference
121 cmReference
Overall width
137 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Variants
48
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residentalReference
48PRO
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commercialReference
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.