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Cub Cadet RZT 50 KW vs Cub Cadet XT1 LT46
Verdict: Cub Cadet RZT 50 KW vs Cub Cadet XT1 LT46
The Cub Cadet RZT 50 KW and the Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 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 XT1 LT46 is the lighter machine (190 kg vs 239 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 is the newer design (2015 vs 2006). 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
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Original price
$3,500 (2008 )Reference
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Steering
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manualReference
Variants
50KW
Kawasaki engineReference
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50VT
Briggs engineReference
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XT1 LT46
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stamped deckReference
XT1 LT46 FAB
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fabricated deckReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
44.3 ciReference
44.24 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
78 x 76 mmReference
84 x 66 mmReference
Power (gross)
16.4 kWReference
16.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear EZTReference
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
110 cmReference
119 cmReference
Weight
239 kgReference
190 kgReference
Front tire
13x5.0-6Reference
15x6Reference
Rear tire
18x9.5-8Reference
20x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.0-6Reference
15x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.5-8Reference
20x8Reference
Length
170 cmReference
172 cmReference
Height
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107 cmReference
Front axle
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Cast-ironReference
Cub Cadet RZT 50 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
235Reference
230Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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flywheel alternatorReference
50" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
127 cmReference
116 cmReference
Overall width
137 cmReference
137 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 attachments
Attachment overview
46" Mower deck
Cut positions
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12Reference
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.