Compare/Cub Cadet RZT S46 FAB vs Cub Cadet XT1 ST54

Cub Cadet RZT S46 FAB vs Cub Cadet XT1 ST54

Verdict: Cub Cadet RZT S46 FAB vs Cub Cadet XT1 ST54

The Cub Cadet RZT S46 FAB and the Cub Cadet XT1 ST54 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 24 hp. Cub Cadet XT1 ST54 is the lighter machine (235 kg vs 256 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet XT1 ST54 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 10.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet XT1 ST54 is the newer design (2019 vs 2015). 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

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Rated power

24 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

Steering

differential powerReference

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Variants

S46S

stamped deckReference

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S46F

fabricated deckReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

10.6 LReference

11.4 LReference

Power (gross)

17.9 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Displacement

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44.24 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

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84 x 66 mmReference

Power

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17.9 kWReference

Oil capacity

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1.9 LReference

Transmission

Hydro-Gear EZT-2200Reference

Tuff Torq K46Reference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

Dimensions

Weight

256 kgReference

235 kgReference

Front tire

13x5-6Reference

16x6.5Reference

Rear tire

18x8.5-8Reference

22x9.5Reference

Lawn/turf front

13x5-6Reference

16x6.5Reference

Lawn/turf rear

18x8.5-8Reference

22x9.5Reference

Length

203 cmReference

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Height

91 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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119 cmReference

Cub Cadet RZT S46 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

15Reference

12Reference

Battery CCA

230Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

46" Mower deck

Type

hydrostaticReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

116 cmReference

137 cmReference

Overall width

134 cmReference

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Cut height

3 to 10 cmReference

2 to 10 cmReference

Cub Cadet XT1 ST54 attachments

54" 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.